unityserv : UIKA Community Service Journal

Increasing Operational Profits through Budget Preparation Training for MSMEs in Cisantana, Kuningan District

Syahrul Syarifudin, Siti Nuke Nurftimah, Neni Nurhayati — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:30:10 +0700

This article is the result of community service activities that the author carried out in Cisantana village, Kuningan Regency. The focus of this service activity is MSME actors. Financial issues are often a big problem for MSME players. Doing business is not only a matter of getting money, but also controlling and spending it. The methods used in implementing the service are socialization, mentoring with an individual approach, training and evaluation regarding mastery of digitalization of financial information systems. Meanwhile, the service implementation will be carried out in September 2023. The aim of this service activity is to implement good financial management in order to be able to manage finances well and to review sources of income and expenditure in the business. MSME actors must have financial literacy regarding budgets in order to help MSMEs manage financial funding sources well. Financial literacy regarding budgets is a must for MSMEs to be able to manage finances well and healthily so that long-term business sustainability can be felt and can reduce the impact of conditions such as during the last pandemic. Therefore, the solution offered to solve this problem is training on how to make a budget. Cisantana village was chosen as a place for budget training because Cisantana village has a relatively large number of
MSMEs.

Improving Literacy through Reading Corner in Longkewang Village, Kuningan

Wulan Rahmatunisa, Vina Agustiana, Syahrul Syarifudin — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:31:31 +0700

This article is the result of community service activities that the author carried out in Longkewang village, Kuningan Regency. There are several problems faced by the people of Longkewang Village, including the lack of sources of information and knowledge that can be used to improve the quality of community literacy. Based on the problems above, the author is interested in carrying out a community service program with the theme "Socialization of Community Reading Corners in Longkewang Village, Ciniru District, Kuningan Regency". The methods used in implementing the service are socialization, mentoring with an individual approach, as well as training and evaluation regarding community and reading corner. Meanwhile, the implementation of the service will be carried out in July 2024. The results of the service can be concluded that the importance of university support in supporting development among village communities. Society can promote a culture of literacy to strengthen their mentality and ideas so that their understanding and knowledge increases. In the end, it is hoped that increasing community insight will create creativity and innovation in improving the quality of human resources in Longkewang Village.

Strengthening Business Management and Marketing Strategies for Perfume Microenterprises in Muara Kidul Village, Pasir Jaya Village, West Bogor District

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:32:35 +0700

This study aims to strengthen business management and marketing strategies in micro perfume businesses in Muara Kidul Village, Pasir Jaya Sub-district, West Bogor District. This program is carried out as part of the Community Service Program with the "One Village One Product" (OVOP) approach to improve the competitiveness of local products through strengthening management capacity and implementing effective marketing strategies. The results of the activities show an increase in understanding of business actors regarding the perfume making process and marketing techniques, as well as an increase in the ability to manage businesses more professionally.

Strengthening Understanding of Islamic Aqidah in Kaffah through Community Service in Cilebut, Bogor Regency

M. Nur Rizqi, Harun Faizal, Imam Sundarta — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This community service aims to increase people's understanding of the importance of Islamic aqidah as a solid foundation of faith in life. This activity was carried out in Cilebut, Bogor Regency, with an interactive lecture method combined with a gathering approach and group discussions. The material was delivered using visual media to support participants' understanding. The results of the activity showed a positive response from the participants, the majority of whom were over 35 years old, as many as 20 people, with the majority agreeing on the importance of the topics discussed and expressing a desire to take part in similar activities in the future. In conclusion, this activity succeeded in increasing the community's understanding of the kaffah aqidah of Islam, as well as creating a harmonious relationship between the presenter of the material and the participants, thus having a positive impact on religious development in the community.

Doom Spending Among Gen Z and Millennials in a Financial Planning Webinar in the Digital Era

Rasiman Rasiman, Angga Prasetia, Anwar Masruri, Verni Asvariwangi — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 13:51:01 +0700

This community service initiative focuses on the phenomenon of "doom spending," a behavior characterized by impulsive consumption driven by stress, anxiety, or uncertainty about the future. The webinar was designed to address the rising prevalence of this issue among Gen Z and Millennials in Indonesia, linking it to psychological, economic, and social triggers such as inflation, social media influence, and a culture of consumerism. Using a participatory approach, the webinar delivered insights into the causes and consequences of doom spending while offering practical strategies for overcoming impulsive financial behaviors. Key topics included financial mindfulness, goal-setting, and stress management techniques. Participants actively engaged in discussions and expressed a strong intent to implement the solutions provided. The results demonstrated a significant impact on participants' awareness and readiness to adopt better financial habits. This initiative highlights the importance of financial literacy programs in mitigating the negative effects of impulsive spending, promoting financial stability, and empowering younger generations to navigate economic uncertainties.