The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the people around us. Many entrepreneurs are forced to close their shops and can only sell online. Their income has also decreased. On the other hand, quite a few employees are laid off and end up having to seek their fortune by selling products and services from home.

The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (Kemenkop UKM) recorded that 163,713 micro, small and medium enterprises were affected by the corona virus pandemic (Covid-19). The MSME sector most affected is food and beverage. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) in the MSME sector said that 15 million people were victims of layoffs (PHK) due to the pandemic.

This is the perfect time to reach out and support small businesses around us.

Why should you help local entrepreneurs?

So many of our daily needs depend on the products and services of small businesses around us. Just mention your favorite lunch stall, your favorite martabak stall, your favorite coffee shop and motorbike repair shop. Imagine if they couldn't continue their business.

Not only that, currently there are also many friends around us who are suddenly selling products to earn income.

How can we help them?

There are many ways to support MSMEs to survive during the pandemic. One way is by buying their products and services. However, with current limitations, we may only be able to occasionally buy the goods or services they sell. It's okay, that's very helpful. However, if you feel this is not enough, you can help by recommending them to join the platform JagaUMKM.com.

What is JagaUMKM.com?

JagaUMKM.com is a place where small businesses can meet with potential buyers. On this platform, potential buyers can immediately search for the products or services they need in the area around their house. Prospective buyers can also place orders by calling directly the telephone number listed, or via the link in the business details.

If you are an entrepreneur, you can take advantage of JagaUMKM.com by registering your business so that more potential consumers can access the products/services you sell. Even though it is small and simple, this is part of an effort to keep fighting.

How to Get Started?

Whoever you are, you can help use and develop this platform. In the spirit of supporting each other, let's make Jaga MSMEs a gathering place for all micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in Indonesia, so that entrepreneurs can reach more consumers, and so that consumers can easily meet and interact with them.

For entrepreneurs

Register your business by clicking Register on the JagaUMKM.com web page and fill in your business information completely. The more complete the filling, the easier it is for potential consumers to know whether your product/service meets what they need. Also include photos of your best products. All these services are free of charge.

For consumers

You can help MSMEs around you by ordering their products/services. You can search by entering keywords based on products or services. You can also search based on business type and location. If you have found what you are looking for, order directly via the telephone number or link listed.

If the entrepreneur you subscribe to hasn't joined yet

You can also help them by registering their business. Make sure you enter complete data so that it is easier for entrepreneurs to connect with more buyers who are as satisfied with their service as you are. Your recommendation is a form of your support.

Let's #GuardUMKM, let's protect the Indonesian economy.