International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment

OPTIMIZING HOME-BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEURIAL TALKSHOW ACTIVITIES IN MAKASSAR CITY

Ria Andriany R.A (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Sandi Aslim (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Peudence Patricia Hieroploise Palinggi (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Asrul Asrul (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Karta Negara Salam (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Hardy Hardy (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Ibrahim Marsela (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Verawaty Verawaty (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Novita Rosanti (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)
Maryam Nurdin (Institut Bisnis dan Keuangan Nitro, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge, skills, and motivation of the community in developing home business opportunities through independent entrepreneurship talk shows in Makassar City. The activity was carried out during January 2026 by involving members of the community who are interested in independent businesses and the development of household-based MSMEs. The activity method used a participatory educational approach through material delivery, interactive discussions, digital marketing simulations, and question and answer sessions with resource persons. The material provided included simple business management, home business opportunities, digital marketing strategies, product innovation, and entrepreneurial motivation. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of business management and digital marketing, as well as increased community motivation in starting and developing independent businesses. In addition, participants also understood the importance of utilizing social media as a means of product promotion to increase business competitiveness. This activity has a positive impact on community economic empowerment and is one of the effective strategies in increasing the entrepreneurial skills of home-based communities in Makassar City in a sustainable manner.

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Journal Info

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home

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Humanities Education Other

Description

International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of Community Services in the field of Engagement and Empowerment. Starting from 2021, IJE2 would be published Three times in a year. All ...