MEKAR drives agricultural growth through MMAF to improve productivity and support farmers.

As part of its effort to expand public literacy on fintech in Indonesia, MEKAR’s Founder & CEO, Pandu Aditya Kristy, appeared as a speaker on the Tech A Look program on CNBC Indonesia . During the session, Pandu discussed how financial technology (fintech) can serve as a real solution to expand access to productive financing, particularly for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. Fintech as an Enabler of Financial Inclusion Pandu highlighted that many micro-busines

As the year comes to an end , shopping activity usually increases. The Christmas and New Year season is often utilized by many business owners to offer various attractive products and services. For Sobat Mekar who are looking for seasonal business opportunities, this period can be very promising. With creative ideas and the right marketing strategy, seasonal businesses can generate additional income. Here are some business ideas you can try during the Christmas and New Year s

As the end of the year approaches, shopping activity usually increases. From holiday needs and discount promotions to celebration preparations, expenses tend to be higher than usual. If not managed properly, this increase in spending can disrupt financial stability. Therefore, Sobat Mekar should start planning their financial management well before the year-end arrives. Plan Your Expenses The first step is to create a list of essential needs. With this list, Sobat Mekar can p

Franchise Es Teh Indonesia: Sumber: shutterstock.com Who would have thought that a simple drink like iced tea could grow into a business with thousands of outlets across Indonesia? Behind the success of the Es Teh Indonesia brand is a young entrepreneur named Haidhar Wurjanto , who started everything with a small step. Starting from a Small Booth The journey of Es Teh Indonesia began in 2018 when Haidhar opened a small booth measuring around 1x2 meters at a culinary exhibi

Running a business does not only require a strong marketing strategy, but also proper financial management. Without good financial management, a business may face difficulties even if it has relatively high sales. Fun Fact: Many small businesses experience difficulties not because their products don't sell, but because of poor financial management , especially in managing business cash flow. Therefore, it is important for business owners to understand some of the financial mi