Independent Business Research Articles

The Study of Characteristics of Successful Asnafpreneurs in Southern Malaysia

The study explores a characteristic of successful asnafpreneurs to address the number of registered asnafpreneurs seeking aid more than the number of successful asnafpreneurs produced in Southern Malaysia. However, the current industry can still not completely produce an independent business owner based on the Asnaf title. The study aims to determine successful entrepreneurs' internal and external characteristics in Southern Malaysia. A quantitative method was used in this study. Respondents were chosen using the non-probability sampling method. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Descriptive analysis (frequency and percentage) and hypothesis testing (chi-square test, correlation, and regression) were utilized to solve the research topic. Study finds that internal factors and external factors play an important role in asnafpreneurs success. Chi-square Test analysis revealed that Pearson's significant value was at the 0.00 level. This indicates that it is less than 0.05 at this level. This test successfully rejects H0, which means there is no correlation between internal factors with a successful characteristic of asnafpreneur and there is no correlation between external factors with a successful characteristic of asnafpreneur. Other authors may study the other geography parts and new challenges for asnafpreneurs to succeed in the future.

PENGEMBANGAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI DI DESA SUKARAGAM

Sukaragam Village has the potential to develop a home snack food industry, but so far the products produced are still very simple with low selling value so they have not been able to increase household income significantly. The implementation method includes community education, training, mentoring, and the introduction of appropriate science and technology to PKK mothers in Sukaragam Village. The expected results are an increase in the knowledge and skills of mothers in diversifying processed white bread products as well as the creation of independent household businesses based on pudding and jelly products that are highly competitive. In conclusion, this diversification of household products is expected to increase the added value and income of the Sukaragam Village community.

HOW TO IMPROVE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTIVATION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION, ATTITUDES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

Students who enter the world of entrepreneurship show extraordinary enthusiasm and initiative in developing their own businesses. They do not only focus on academic studies, but also actively seek opportunities and are ready to take risks to build independent businesses. The focus of this study is to understand how entrepreneurial motivation among students can be improved through entrepreneurial intentions, attitudes, and environmental factors. Data were collected through questionnaires, with convenience sampling techniques, and analyzed using Multiple Regression in the SPSS program. A total of 84 respondents were involved in this study. The results show that Entrepreneurial Intention and Attitude has a positive influence on entrepreneurial motivation. However, the results of other hypothesis tests revealed that Knowledge of Available Entrepreneurial Support and Perceived Barriers to Starting a Business did not affect entrepreneurial motivation. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of strengthening entrepreneurial intentions as a key factor in encouraging entrepreneurial motivation among students.

Pelatihan Penanaman Bibit Cabai dan Pembuatan Sabun Cuci Piring Ramah Lingkungan Sebagai Strategi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Timbang Lawan

This community service in Timbang Lawan Village aims to empower residents through training in planting chili seeds and making environmentally friendly dish soap. Implementation methods include needs identification, theoretical and practical training, as well as post-training evaluation and monitoring. This training is designed to help people reduce household expenses, both through planting chilies for their own consumption and making dish soap independently. Apart from that, this program also opens up new business opportunities by selling chili harvests and homemade soap at local markets, which can increase income, especially for teenagers and housewives. The results of the activity show that the community has succeeded in reducing expenses while creating independent businesses that have the potential to support the local economy in a sustainable manner.

Towards an Inclusive Village: Literacy and Education for People with Disabilities Through the Development of Grape Planting Techniques (Vitis Vinifera L) Taman Ayu Village

People with disabilities are identical to people who are disabled, weak, stupid and backward. People with disabilities are no longer seen as problematic people, by providing equal access and being inclusive for everyone in their society (168 169). Equal roles for people with disabilities are an important issue for the government. Recognition of equal rights for groups with disabilities, both in terms of education, employment opportunities and others. Community service activities carried out by Herdiana, et al. in Taman Ayu village, in 2023 became the main basis for empowering people with disabilities and knowledge for people with disabilities, especially in the equality garden by involving groups with disabilities. Taman Ayu Village, Gerung District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in the "Equality Garden" group consisting of 15 people consisting of people with hearing and speech impairments which was carried out in June-December 2024 with the community service implementation team being a collaboration of 3 fields of science, namely agribusiness, accounting and agroecotechnology and involving 3 students from different study programs (fields of science). The purpose of this activity is to provide literacy and education about grape cultivation techniques, improve grape cultivation technique skills, financial management in business through ongoing training and mentoring. The forms of activities include literacy counseling and education for people with disabilities in grape cultivation techniques (Vitis Vinifera L), business management training and financial recording management, mentoring and coaching in marketing using digital marketing (marketplace: Facebook, Shopie, Tokopedia) and mentoring in submitting business legality. The hope of this activity is that groups with disabilities have skills in the field of grape cultivation, skills in management and financial recording of businesses so that from this activity a new business can be formed so that the goal of this activity is the independence of the disabled group's business. Collaboration between the service team (academics) and the village in the form of ongoing mentoring and coaching will be carried out until they have an independent business

Analysis Of Factors Influencing The Decision Of Sugarcane Farmers To Use The Services Of Financial Institutions Savings And Loan Cooperatives Independent Business Partners In Semboro Jember District

Analysis Of Factors Influencing The Decision Of Sugarcane Farmers To Use The Services Of Financial Institutions Savings And Loan Cooperatives Independent Business Partners In Semboro Jember District

Model of the “Economic Cross” of the Digital Platform: Opportunities and Conditions for Interindustry Technological Convergence

The platform economy is an objective stage in the evolution of the digital economy, whose development is carried out under the influence of the trend of involving a large number of SMEs and individuals in economic relations as their direct participants. Unlike the pre-digital era, when operational commercial direct interaction between small participants in economic relations turned out to be impossible, communication technologies of the second decade of the 21st century have created favorable opportunities for the development of independent businesses of individuals and small professional teams. The process of commercialization of household resources is actively taking place in the form of the development of private blogs as platforms for commercial advertising and mutual trade of goods and services by individuals online, which creates a direct competitive threat to traditional trading companies. The current stage in the development of online participation of SMEs and individuals in commercial relations is the development of outsourcing relationships, within which part of the processes implemented by large businesses independently using hired personnel and their own infrastructure will be delegated to independent network structures on a competitive basis. At the same time, in proportion to the growing popularity of e-commerce, public demands for the security of such transactions are increasing, which is especially important in conditions of sanctions uncertainty and high risks of supply chain collapse. This circumstance determines the business request for systematization of the digital space and its centralization, the terminal stage of which is an inter-industry digital platform. The purpose of the scientific article is to develop a system of proposals for the formation of a national intersectoral outsourcing platform based on the “economic cross” model. A system of innovative solutions has been developed regarding the organization of economic interaction between subjects, the procedure for financing the activities of the platform by its participants, and the distribution of indirect industry income arising from the functioning of the platform.

PENGARUH STRATEGI BISNIS DAN KETIDAKPASTIAN LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP KINERJA USAHA

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the influence of business strategy and environmental uncertainty. This research was conducted by analyzing business performance in MSMEs in Cibodas District, Tangerang City. This type of research is quantitative and associative using primary data in the form of distributing questionnaires to MSME business actors. Sampling used the slovin sampling technique with the results of 88 MSME business actors. The variables used in this study are Business Strategy as the first independent variable and Environmental Uncertainty as the second independent variable and Business Performance as a bound variable. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis tests and hypothesis testing using the help of SPSS 25 software. The results of this study state that business strategy and environmental uncertainty simultaneously and partially affect business performance

Enterprise in Albion: Thatcherism, entrepreneurialism, historicity

ABSTRACT During the 1980s, Thatcherism sought to align British citizens with market rationalities, not least through discourse and policies of entrepreneurialism. During that decade, Pete, a wheelwright and the subject of this essay, began an entrepreneurial trajectory. His path to independent small business ownership was deeply informed by his own personal experiences and by a particular reading of history, one that apparently placed him at odds with Thatcherism. In revealing the historicization of Pete’s entrepreneurialism we also confront how Margaret Thatcher’s beliefs were no less anchored in history.

Analisis Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Produktivitas Usaha Sawit Swadaya di Kecamatan Sekadau Hilir

Oil palm is one of the plantation crops used to meet human needs, so every year there is an increase in demand and an increase in land used for oil palm plantations. The purpose of this research is to analyze the factors that influence the productivity of independent oil palm in Sekadau Hilir District. The research method used in this study is a survey method. The variables used are Seedlings, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Labor, and Pruning. This research uses multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that simultaneously, seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides, labor, and pruning affect the productivity of independent oil palm businesses. This is based on the simultaneous test which shows the calculated F value of 73.810 > F table (2.443) with a significance value of 0.000 < α (0.05). Partially, fertilizer and labor factors influence the productivity of independent oil palm businesses, with respective significance values of 0.00 < α (0.05) for fertilizer and 0.034 < α (0.05) for labor.

INOVASI SOSIAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN JAMUR: Membangun Ekonomi Berkelanjutan

Tanjungsari Village, Boyolangu Sub-district, Tulungagung Regency launched an innovative initiative in addressing the economic challenges faced by the community. One of the main activities of this initiative is mushroom processing training. The purpose of this activity is to help the Tanjungsari Village community develop oyster mushroom processing talents by adding mushroom processing innovations by BUMDes Tanjungsari. The target of the mushroom processing activity is people who live in Tanjungsari Village. Mushroom processing training in Tanjungsari Village is a strategic step to overcome economic challenges and build community economic independence. From participating in mushroom product processing training activities, the community gained knowledge, experience, and skills about mushroom processing which were later expected to be applied to independent businesses that helped the participants' economy. With increased knowledge, technical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit, the trainees are able to start a sustainable independent business. The partnership with BUMDes also ensures that the mushroom cultivation products can be marketed well, creating a mutually supportive economic ecosystem. Keywords: Economic, Innovation; Social

SoS ‐ Global Solutions to Global Problems Using UAF

AbstractThis paper applies Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) to a case study which defines the global copper market as an enterprise comprising a diverse set of stakeholders and independently operating businesses and industries, with the goal to understand how they might evaluate, execute, or modify their behaviors in response to the diminishing global copper supply. Specifically, we sought to determine if the framework viewpoints, modeling language, and workflow guidance provided in the UAF specification could support the analysis. In a true System of Systems (SoS), the solution (or any improvement) relies on the cooperation of a multitude of independent and unrelated businesses and industries. Several viewpoints of UAF were evaluated to model the SoS, which reveal how certain entities may be motivated to implement solutions, and how those decisions may impact others within the SoS. We also provide observations from the analysis which may serve to improve the utility of UAF in other applications.

Kebijakan Penta Helix dalam Pengembangan Parawisata Musik di Kota Ambon

Ambon City is known as the World Music City. As a music city, Ambon has a tourism appeal related to music. This research aims to understand the implementation of the Pentahelix policy by the Ambon City Government for the development of Ambon City as a World Music City, and to formulate and recommend strategies for collaboration among the Pentahelix actors in the implementation of the policy for the development of Ambon City as a World Music City. This research utilizes qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this study indicate that the Pentahelix policy model needs further optimization because the integrity among stakeholders is still low. Furthermore, there are several formulated recommendations and strategies that can be applied, including establishing a collaborative forum for Ambon music tourism, promoting communication among stakeholders, strengthening the AMO as a data hub and coordination center, making AMO an independent institution, stimulating communication and business initiatives, conducting research related to music tourism, developing an appropriate tourism calendar, educating and raising public awareness, conducting promotional campaigns through media, periodic monitoring and evaluation, as well as human resource development.

Entrepreneurial orientation and national culture in Thailand: A case of three generations of a Thai SME

ABSTRACT This study explores the formation of entrepreneurial orientation in Thailand through the social environment in which individuals grew up, their educational background, and the education provided by their parents, with a case study of three generations of independent entrepreneurs from the same family. Despite low entrepreneurial inclination according to cultural metrics, key findings stress the significance of education abroad, encouragement of independent business pursuits, and exposure to diverse cultures in fostering entrepreneurial orientation. This suggests that family values and educational policies shape entrepreneurial mindset more than national culture. The study emphasizes entrepreneurship education and cross-cultural experiences in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, advocating for educational reforms to embed entrepreneurship across disciplines. As an academic implication, the study identifies the influence of entrepreneurial orientation beyond national culture, encompassing family beliefs and educational policies. From a policy and practical perspective, entrepreneurship can be encouraged via education, particularly studying abroad.

PATIENT-SELECTION PROGRAM TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH CADRES IN DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS FOR THE FAMILY

People with severe mental disorder (PSMD; Orang Dengan Gangguan Jiwa, ODGJ) are a vulnerable group of people who experience loss of their rights to life because of their mental limitations, namely the right to work and earn an income independently. In previous activities, there was an opportunity for PSMD to recover through a series of training. To achieve recovery, it is necessary to hold a patient selection program so that patients who take part in the training series are not in the acute phase. Mental health cadres who are close to the community have a big role in determining which PSMD will then take part in entrepreneurship training activities. Therefore, mental health cadres need to deepen their insight into mental disorders and increase their empowerment in patient selection programs for PSMD. This activity aims to increase the understanding of mental health cadres regarding mental disorders and increase their empowerment in implementing patient selection programs for PSMD. The method used was by conducting outreach to mental health cadres regarding the topic of mental disorders as well as providing patient selection program training to mental health cadres. Before counseling and training, a 10-minute pre-test was conducted for the participants, then continued with an outreach and training session as well as questions and answers and discussions for approximately 60 minutes, and at the end a 10-minute post-test was carried out. The results showed an increase in pre-test and post-test data on the topic of mental disorders as well as an increase in empowerment by mental health cadre participants in carrying out patient selection programs. Community service activities regarding patient selection program training for mental health cadres in developing independent businesses for PSMD families in the Gresik district have provided improvements to mental health cadres, namely in the form of increased insight regarding mental disorders and increased empowerment in carrying out patient selection programs for PSMD.

Association between work environment changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and post-traumatic stress disorder in Japanese workers during the emergency declaration.

This study investigated the association between COVID-19 pandemic-related work environment changes and suspected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Japanese workers. A web survey of 1104 workers was conducted in Japan between February 24 and March 2, 2021. The Japanese version of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised and questions regarding work environments and COVID-19 pandemic-related lifestyle changes were used. PTSD was suspected in 19.7% of respondents and was significantly higher in men (22.2%) than in women (17.2%). Being older and having an independent business were associated with decreased suspected PTSD risk. Longer online work hours, decreased sleep duration, and alcoholism were associated with increased suspected PTSD risk. When stratified by sex, long online work hours and fewer years of service were associated with increased suspected PTSD risk in men. An association between alcoholism and suspected PTSD was also observed in men. Younger age and decreased sleep duration were significantly associated with suspected PTSD in women. Younger men with shorter work service duration were particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related PTSD, emphasizing the risks associated with long online work hours and alcoholism in men. Decreased sleep duration was a PTSD predictor in both sexes, suggesting its importance in PTSD prevention strategies for workers.

Benchmarking of Secure Group Communication schemes with focus on IoT

As Internet of Things (IoT) devices become ubiquitous, they face increasing cybersecurity threats. Unlike standard 1-to-1 communication, the unique challenge posed by n-to-n communication in IoT is that messages must not be encrypted for a single recipient but for a group of recipients. For this reason, using Secure Group Communication (SGC) schemes is necessary to encrypt n-to-n communication efficiently for large group sizes. To this end, the literature presents various SGC schemes with varying features, performance profiles, and architectures, making the selection process challenging. A selection from this multitude of SGC schemes should best be made based on a benchmark that provides an overview of the performance of the schemes. Such a benchmark would make it much easier for developers to select an SGC scheme, but such a benchmark still needs to be created. This paper aims to close this gap by presenting a benchmark for SGC schemes that focus on IoT. Since the design of a benchmark first requires the definition of the underlying business problems, we defined suitable problems for using SGC schemes in the IoT sector as the first step. We identified a common problem for the centralized and decentralized/hybrid SGC schemes, whereas the distributed/contributory SGC schemes required defining an independent business problem. Based on these business problems, we first designed a specification-based benchmark, which we then extended to a hybrid benchmark through corresponding implementations. Finally, we deployed our hybrid benchmark in a typical IoT environment and measured and compared the performance of different SGC schemes. Our findings reveal notable impacts on calculation times and storage requirements without a trusted Central Instance (CI) in distributed/contributory SGC schemes.

Efektivitas Pemberian Dana Usaha Terhadap Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Perempuan (Studi Kasus Koperasi Wanita Mayangsari 38b Banjarrejo)

One of the activities to encourage women's empowerment in the economic sector is the provision of business financing through non-bank financial institutions such as banks and cooperatives. Working capital loans are goods (money) or services used to run a business that must be repaid within a certain period of time based on a contract between the borrower and the lender. This study explores how business financing from non-bank institutions, like the Mayangsari Women's Cooperative, empowers women in the economic sector. The type of research used is field research. Field research is research carried out in the field or at the research site, namely the Mayangsari 38B Banjarejo Women's Cooperative. Borrowers met key criteria, including generating income and developing their businesses. The success lies in adhering to empowerment principles. Members understand the loan purpose and strive for effectiveness metrics. The program aims to start or grow businesses, ensure good loan repayment, offer income opportunities, and foster independent business ownership. This is evident in members acquiring new skills and some even starting new businesses without further loans, proving the program's sustainability. This case study showcases the potential of business loans to empower women, not only financially but also by fostering independence and entrepreneurial spirit. By adhering to sound principles, such programs can contribute significantly to women's economic development and overall well-being.

Pemanfaatan Sampah Organik untuk Produksi Pupuk Kompos Berkualitas: Inovasi Kolaboratif Fakultas Teknik USK untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan dan Daya Saing Mitra Usaha

The community service activity conducted at the Faculty of Engineering, Syiah Kuala University, is aimed at increasing income and competitiveness through the production of compost fertilizer from organic waste. This activity involves three independent business partners, namely the Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering, the Atsiri Research Center, and Violet Garden. The background of this community service activity is the existence of problems faced by each partner in their respective fields of business, such as limited funds, utilization of waste, and product marketing. The purpose of this activity is to provide a collaborative innovation solution that can improve the quality of products, knowledge, and skills of the partners. The method of this activity is by designing and making a raw material shredder, a compost fertilizer production place, supporting tools, workshops and training, packaging techniques, and marketing strategies. The results of this activity are the creation of quality compost fertilizer products, increased knowledge and skills of the partners, and increased income and competitiveness of the partners. It is expected that this community service activity can contribute to the development of technology and community science, especially in the field of organic waste management into compost fertilizer.

Declining demand in the antiques market: insights from an online community

PurposeThis paper aims to study antiques enthusiasts’ perspectives on the recent stagnancy in the antiques market, along with their suggestions on how the antiques trade can forge a more secure path forward.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative analysis approach through netnography, this paper examines archived comments of antiques enthusiasts on a “r/antiques” subreddit.FindingsThis research studies connoisseurs’ insights into the reduction in antiques sales experienced by a wide cross-section of sellers, particularly independent and small business retailers. Specifically, the results of this paper’s discourse analysis show that technological advances on one hand and socioeconomic factors (e.g. income, family structure and lifestyle) on the other hand have had a significant negative impact on demand for antiques. In addition, specific attributes such as authenticity and sustainability emerged as potential key marketing elements for invigorating the broader public’s interest in purchasing antiques.Originality/valueDespite their significant insights into the antiques market, antiques enthusiasts have not received the academic attention they deserve. Through discourse analysis of comments in an online antiques community, this paper draws attention to the vulnerabilities of antiques markets to a protracted climate of slow sales, while highlighting potential strategies on how to turn the tide for struggling antiques stores.