Abstract:This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Government Business Incubators in encouraging the growth of MSMEs in Makassar City. Using a qualitative approach and case study research design, this study explores the…
experiences and perceptions of MSME actors and incubator managers regarding the impact of incubation on their business development. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation related to the incubation program run by Makassar Technopark and Makassar City Business Incubator. The results of the study indicate that business incubators have a positive impact on improving managerial skills, wider market access, and strong business networks for MSMEs. However, there are challenges related to the suitability of training materials to the needs of specific sectors, difficulties in accessing capital, and limited time that MSME actors can invest in participating in the incubation program. Lack of ongoing mentoring after the incubation is complete is also one of the obstacles faced by business actors. Therefore, this study recommends adjusting the incubation program to be more relevant to the needs of each MSME sector, as well as increasing post-incubation support to ensure business sustainability.
Abstract:Research Aims: The development of sustainable cultural tourism is influenced by several factors, namely the promotion strategy and the distinctiveness of a tourist destination. This research aims to identify and test aspects…
ects of promotion strategy and distinctiveness in the analysis of sustainable cultural tourism development in Mamasa Regency through aspects of promotion strategy and distinctiveness.
Design/methodology/approach: This research tends to have a qualitative approach and uses an in-depth interview method with an interview guide. This research utilizes Nvivo 14 as the software employed for data analysis, validity testing, and drawing research conclusions. Additionally, to measure validity in this study, triangulation techniques were used.
Research Findings: The results of this research show that the development of sustainable cultural tourism in Mamasa Regency requires a careful approach to promoting and utilizing cultural uniqueness. With an effective and sustainable promotional strategy, and using cultural uniqueness as the main attraction, Mamasa Regency can position itself as a superior and attractive cultural tourism destination.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This research seeks to identify what is needed for planning in organizing and managing the tourism sector to provide maximum contribution to the Mamasa region. Therefore, two aspects are examined: promotion strategies and distinctiveness in the development of cultural tourism.
Abstract:Compared to traditional-based advertising, innovations in digital advertising techniques by e-commerce players have now attracted repurchase interest from various generations, including millennials. Therefore, this study…
aims to evaluate the influence of Shopee "COD Cek Dulu" advertising and celebrity endorsers on repurchase interest, mediated by purchase decisions. Using purposive sampling, this study involved 300 millennial respondents who are Shopee “COD Cek Dulu” consumers and employed a quantitative approach based on data analysis through Smart PLS. The results revealed that Shopee "COD Cek Dulu" advertising and celebrity endorsers significantly positively affect purchase decisions. Moreover, purchase decisions have a significant positive effect on repurchase interest and were found to mediate the relationship between Shopee "COD Cek Dulu" advertising and celebrity endorsers with millennials' repurchase interest. However, while celebrity endorsers showed a significant positive effect on repurchase interest, advertising had an insignificant effect on repurchase interest.
Abstract:Inflation is a fundamental measure of macroeconomic stability that negatively impacts the nation's economy and affects many other macroeconomic variables. Thus, in this study, the major objective was based on modeling and…
d forecasting inflation in Ethiopia and its components using a VAR model. The analysis was based on annual data from 1992 to 2021, encompassing 30 years. The results indicated that all five series were non-stationary at the level but stationary after their first differencing at a 5% level of significance. Johansen's cointegration tests were conducted. The results indicated the presence of at least one co-integration relationship between the variables. The Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) was fitted to model short run and long run relationships among inflation and other macro-econometric series such as GDP growth, government expenditure, money supply, and imports, and the result indicated that the coefficient of error correction term is negative (-0.279), which indicated that the fitted VECM model continues to move toward long run equilibrium and converges. Granger causality tests were employed to explore potential causal relationships. Impulse response analysis and variance decomposition were used to determine the short-run interactions among the variables. Finally, using the fitted model, out-of-sample forecasts were produced, yielding forecasted plots and values for the endogenous variables. According to the forecasted inflation rates for the next five years, prices are projected to decrease by approximately 18.0% in 2022, 6.8% in 2023, and then increase by approximately 8.3% in 2024. Subsequently, prices are expected to decrease by approximately 2% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 over the specified time periods.
Abstract:This study examines the influence of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on economic growth and its impact on unemployment reduction in the Province of DKI Jakarta. The analysis…
is reveals a significant positive correlation between FDI and economic growth, highlighting the role of foreign capital, technology transfer, and managerial expertise in boosting regional productivity. Similarly, MSMEs contribute significantly to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and employment creation, supported by government policies facilitating access to finance, training, and business support. The study also finds that economic growth driven by FDI and MSMEs effectively reduces unemployment rates. Recommendations for policymakers include creating a favorable investment climate, strengthening MSME support, ensuring inclusive economic growth, and enhancing public-private collaboration. These measures aim to sustain the positive impact of FDI and MSMEs on economic development and job creation in DKI Jakarta.
Abstract:Many students decide to choose concentration because of pressure from other parties, such as parents, siblings, or the surrounding environment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore and understand in depth the…
he dynamics of decision-making in financial management concentration. The research was conducted with a phenomenological approach that reveals deep aspects that have not been revealed in the scientific literature so that it becomes a novelty about the dynamics of student decision-making in choosing a concentration. This research uses qualitative methodology with an interpretive paradigm and transcendental phenomenology approach. The key informants of this study were 8th students of financial management concentration. Data collection is done through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The dynamics of decision-making regarding the choice of financial management concentration are caused by academic preferences, the impact of social interaction, and job opportunities. There are factors of friends or close people who give academic preferences, group factors that concern the impact of social interaction on the decision-making process, and personal factors related to future employment opportunities
Keywords: Decision-making; Academic preferences; Impact of Social Interaction; job opportunities, Management Concentration
Abstract:PT Sugar Group Companies requires an information system that affects raw material inventory control. In this research, the Exponential Smoothing method is implemented to estimate the amount of raw materials needed in the…
future. This method is useful for companies to carefully calculate the amount of raw materials needed, this can reduce the budget and increase operational capabilities. The results of the study state that the Exponential Smoothing method can be used effectively in raw material inventory control information systems, both in industries that have high differences in demand for raw materials. Therefore, this system can facilitate PT Sugar Group Companies in optimizing the use of resources and developing service quality.
Abstract:This research aims to analyze the role of price in increasing customer satisfaction in the barbershop service industry in Makassar City. The barbershop services industry has grown rapidly in recent years, and competition…
between service providers has become increasingly fierce. One factor that influences customer decisions is the price offered by the service provider. Therefore, this research aims to explore how price can influence customer satisfaction in the barbershop context. This research uses a quantitative approach by collecting data through questionnaires distributed to barbershop customers in Makassar City. Data processing was carried out using regression analysis to identify the relationship between price and customer satisfaction. The research results show that price has a significant influence on customer satisfaction in the barbershop service industry. These findings indicate that barbershop service providers need to consider appropriate pricing strategies to increase customer satisfaction. Competitive prices and in line with the quality of services offered can provide added value for customers. Apart from that, this research also shows that there are other factors that can influence customer satisfaction, such as service quality, barbershop environment, and overall customer experience. This research contributes to the understanding of the role of price in increasing customer satisfaction in the barbershop service industry. The results of this research can be a reference for barbershop service providers in developing effective marketing strategies to increase customer satisfaction and maintain competitiveness in a competitive market.
Abstract:The contribution of MSMEs to the Indonesian economy is large, but this sector still has obstacles in obtaining capital. Therefore, referring to Indonesian Capital Market regulations, the government, through the OJK (Financial…
ncial Services Authority), issued Regulation Number 37/POJK.04/2018 concerning Crowdfunding Services through information technology-based share offerings (Equity Crowdfunding). LandX is an organizer registered with ALUDI which already has OJK permission. The average level of funds collected by LandX for each project is up to 4 billion. The population in this study is 88,572 investors who have registered with LandX as of December 2022. The sample was taken using purposive sampling. The conclusion of this research is that Brand trust has a significant effect on investors' investment interest, Brand value co-creation engagement attitude has no significant effect on investors' interest in investing in LandX through e-WOM, Brand value co-creation engagement behavior has a significant effect on investors' investment interest in LandX through e-WOM, Perceived ease of use has a significant effect on investors' interest in investing in LandX through e-WOM and E-WOM has a significant effect on investors' interest in investing in LandX
Abstract:This research aims to develop the design and packaging of Madurese Cassava Chips products at Mrs X's UMKM. The research method used is a research and development model using the ADDIE model. The sample used in this study…
totalled 55 respondents. The data collection instrument used is a questionnaire sheet in the form of a google form. There are validation results from design experts and business practitioner experts, which are very feasible. The product was then tested on 55 respondents who were divided into two groups, namely 31 respondents were consumers of Madura Cassava Chips products who had purchased the product before development with the results being quite feasible to use and 24 respondents were consumers of Madura Cassava Chips products who had purchased the product after development with the results being very feasible to use. From the results of the pretest and posttest, it was found that there were differences in product packaging design on the competitiveness of Mrs X's MSMEs before and after developing the Madura Cassava Chips product packaging design. Based on the results that have been obtained, the development of the Madura Cassava Chips product design and packaging is very feasible to use