South East Asian Management Concern Journal
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May

Business Communication by the Riau Coconut Bonsai Community (BKR) in Attracting Business Interest during the Pandemic Among Ornamental Plant Enthusiasts in Pekanbaru

Hermawan, Reza (Unknown)
Rizvi, Fharisa Nabila (Unknown)
Kurniawan, Ronal (Unknown)
Karsih, Okta Rizal (Unknown)
Meliana, Annisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2026

Abstract

Communication plays a vital role in the operation and success of businesses whether multinational, micro, or medium-sized and the communication activities carried out within a business help achieve its objectives. The objective of this study is to determine how the Riau Coconut Bonsai Community uses business communication to attract the interest of ornamental plant enthusiasts in Pekanbaru during the pandemic. This study was conducted from August to December 2021. Observations were carried out at the BKR Secretariat, Jl. Patria Sari No. 57, Rumbai, Pekanbaru. The research was conducted through face-to-face interviews in accordance with health protocol standards. This study employed a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation with informants who are members of the BKR community. The results of the study indicate that the business communication employed by the BKR community utilizes the marketing mix strategy (4Ps): place (selection of strategic locations), price (setting affordable and competitive prices), product (providing unique coconut bonsai products with high aesthetic value), and promotion (promotion through social media and exhibition activities). Additionally, interpersonal communication among members and potential customers plays a crucial role in building trust and increasing public interest in joining the business

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Journal Info

Abbrev

seamac

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science

Description

South East Asian Management Concern Journal (SEAMAC) is a journal that publishes scientific research articles in all aspects of management science, including parts of Marketing Management, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, ...