This research aims to study the developmentand improvement strategy of competitiveness in facing competitive of free market ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015, at SMEs in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan. Analytical method used is descriptive approaches, which is identify the various problems faced by SMEs and analyze them by using SWOT analysis and strategies formula to solve the model. The population of respondents includes all SMEs in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan. Sample method applies purposive sampling. Result of research in the form of development strategy model and improvement of competitiveness SMEs in facing is competitive globalness. Based on internal and external analysis of SMEs in Tarakan City, it can be obtained that the primary strategy is a strategy of growth in which SMEs Tarakan City strengthened the strength of SMEs which is to preserve the quality of raw materials, the legality/permit products included in the qualifications, the highly competitive price and the improvement of human resource development in SMEs in Tarakan City. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji strategi pengembangan dan peningkatan daya saing dalam menghadapi kompetitif pasar bebas ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015, pada UMKM di kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder.Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif, yaitu melakukan identifikasi berkaitan dengan berbagai masalah yang dihadapi oleh UMKM dan menganalisisnya dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT kemudian merumuskan model strategi untuk mengatasinya. Populasi responden meliputi seluruh UMKM yang berada di kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara.Metode sampel menggunakan purposive sampling.Hasil penelitian berupa model strategi pengembangan dan peningkatan daya saing UMKM dalam menghadapi kompetitif global.Kalimantan Utara.Berdasarkan analisis internal daneksternal UMKM kotaTarakan dapat diperoleh bahwa yang menjadi strategi utama adalah strategi Growth (pertumbuhan) dimana UMKM kotaTarakan memanfaatkan seluruh kekuatan UMKM yaitu mempertahankan kualitas dari bahan baku, legalitas/ijin produk yang masuk dalam kualifikasi, harga yang tetap bersaing dan melakukan peningkatan SDM di dalam UMKM di kotaTarakan.
Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah mempunyai peranan yang cukup besar bagi kesejahteraan masyarakat. Sector ini mampu menyerap tenaga kerja cukup besar dan memberi peluang bagi UMKM untuk berkembang dan bersaing dengan perusahaan yang lebih cenderung menggunakan modal besar (capital intensive). Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memperbaiki aspek manajemen pemasaran yang berdampak pada peningkatan penjualan. Mitra kegiatan ini adalah Kelompok Usaha Makanan Ringan Di Kota Tarakan meliputi Usaha Mikro Bude Ramdan Usaha Mikro Ar-Raihan. Permasalahan utama kedua mitra adalah mitra tidak terlalu fokus pada pengelolaan pemasaran lebih mengandalkan system pemasaran yang masih konvensional seperti system pemesanan barang, penitipan pada toko terdekat, serta penjualan di toko sendiri yang posisinya tidak terlalu strategis sehingga menyebabkan penjualan produk yang stagnan. Permasalahan mitra diatasi melalui penerapan manajemen dan teknik pemasaran produk mitra dengan menggunakan media internet (online). Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan diperoleh: 1) terdapat peningkatan pemahaman pentingnya teknologi terhadap usaha; 2) meningkatnya kemampuan dalam pengelolaan teknologi internet; 3) peningkatan dalam penyerapan pasar; 4) Peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi bagi mitra dalam mengelola website dan Social Media Marketing, yaitu kemampuan mitra mengkomunikasikan produk dan merk produk sehingga memiliki daftar pelanggan tetap pada website yang berpotensi melakukan pembelian produk secara berkelanjutan.
Entrepreneurial success is determined by the competencies of an entrepreneur and will directly affect the success of business performance. This study aims to examine empirically the influence of entrepreneurial competencies on business performance. Entrepreneurship competency is measured by 15 indicators (Ability to control risk, autonomy, Search for and analyze information, Communication, Dynamic, Build social networks, Change management, Initiatives, Innovation, Integrity, Leadership, Results-oriented, Negotiation, Problem solving and Responsibility ) While Business Performance is measured by 5 indicators (profit growth, sales growth, capital growth, efficiency and customer growth). The sample in this study was MSMEs in the city of Tarakan using a sample probability area sample method based on the sub -district area. The data analysis technique uses the PLS-SEM method with the WarpPls 6.0 application. The results of the study show that entrepreneurial competence has a positive impact on business performance. This study supports the RBV theory which states that a company's competitive advantage is generated from its unique resources.
Entrepreneurial success will have an impact on economic growth. Entrepreneurship that integrates internet technology in its business activities will be able to improve business performance in the current digital economy era. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of internet technology-based business implementation on business performance. Internet technology-based business applications are measured by 5 indicators (online communication channels, online promotion channels, online supplier distribution channels, online sales channels, and online transaction channels). While business performance is measured by 5 indicators (profit growth, sales growth, capital growth, efficiency, and customer growth). The sample in this study was 100 UMKM in Tarakan city using the sample area probability sample method based on the sub-district area. Data analysis technique uses PLS-SEM method with WarpPls 6.0 application. The results showed that internet technology-based business implementation was able to encourage business performance improvement. The entrepreneur must be able to integrate its business operations with Internet-based technologies to create opportunities and facilitate building performance.Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Internet Technology, Online Business.
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