Empowering Screen Printing MSMEs Through Assistance in Preparing Business Plans

Abstract

Objective: This community service aims to assist screen printing MSMEs in Central Java, especially partners of the Course and Training Institute “LKP  Evolution Jepara”, in preparing a feasible business plan with a focus on financial literacy and human resource management. Design & Methods: The activity was carried out through training and direct mentoring on November 2024 in collaboration with LKP Evolution Jepara partners. Participatory and collaborative methods were used by involving lecturers and students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara Islamic University in delivering materials and providing direct practice, such as preparing financial plans, calculating production costs, and planning and organizing the workforce. The activity was carried out through participatory training and intensive mentoring to 30 training participants. The stages of implementing the activity include initial observation, training, direct practice, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. Result: The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the concept of business planning, especially financial management starting from the preparation of the cost of goods manufactured (HPP) and cash flow planning. They were also able to identify labor needs and create a simple organizational structure according to the production process. In conclusion, this participatory and collaborative training is effective in increasing the entrepreneurial capacity of MSMEs actors, and can be replicated in similar business communities.