Strengthening Community Economic Skills: Training on Determining the Selling Price of Tissue Holder Crafts in Srengseng Village

Abstract

The phenomenon that occurs in Srengseng Village, West Jakarta, is that many housewives have not used patchwork as a product of economic value. In addition, they also do not understand how to calculate the cost of production and the selling price of products. This hinders the development of small business potential among PKK women in the region. To overcome this problem, community service activities aim to provide skill training in making tissue container crafts from patchwork, as well as teaching the calculation of the cost of production and selling price with the full costing method. The methods used include providing theoretical and practical materials. The material includes how to make tissue containers from patchwork and production cost calculation techniques, including raw material costs, labor, and fixed costs. Participants are also trained to determine competitive selling prices based on production costs. The results of the training showed that 80% of participants were able to understand and master the manufacture of tissue trays as well as the calculation of the cost of goods and selling prices of products. However, some participants still have difficulties in calculating fixed costs and raw materials. Therefore, this activity is considered successful, but it needs follow-up in the form of additional training to deepen the understanding of the participants. This training has succeeded in making a positive contribution to the economic empowerment of PKK women, as well as encouraging them to utilize the skills acquired to increase their income and competitiveness of their handicraft products.