Wawancara Seorang Pedagang Kecil Tentang Covid 19

Summary

In this interview with a tempeh trader at Tanggul Market, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business are explored. The trader discusses the decrease in sales due to restrictions, challenges in sourcing ingredients, and changes in income. Despite these setbacks, the trader highlights how hygiene practices were adjusted, particularly with cleaner water, to ensure safety for the products. The conversation provides insight into how small businesses adapted during the pandemic while navigating difficult circumstances.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interview is conducted by GR Maulana with NIM 44246 at Tanggul Market.
• 😀 The trader interviewed is Adi, who has been selling tempeh at the market for almost 6 years.
• 😀 The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the number of customers buying tempeh at the market.
• 😀 Sales have decreased due to restrictions on movement and people staying at home during the pandemic.
• 😀 The trader has experienced a decline in income since the pandemic began, with pre-COVID earnings being better for the family.
• 😀 The difficulty in finding raw materials during the pandemic was not significant, but restrictions and movement limitations posed challenges.
• 😀 The main issue during the pandemic was the restriction on going out, time limits, and the need for social distancing and wearing masks.
• 😀 In order to purchase ingredients like nuts, there was a reliance on bank transfers due to restrictions.
• 😀 Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the production of tempeh was a priority during the pandemic.
• 😀 The quality of water used in making tempeh improved during the pandemic, as tap water replaced previously used sources, making it cleaner and safer.
• 😀 The interview concludes with a thank you and farewell from the interviewer.

Q & A

How long has the trader been selling tempeh at Tanggul Market?

The trader has been selling tempeh at Tanggul Market for almost 6 years.

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the number of tempeh buyers at the market?

The number of tempeh buyers decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic because people were unable to go out as freely.

What was the impact of the pandemic on the trader's income?

The trader experienced a decrease in income during the pandemic, with earnings not as good as they were before COVID-19.

Was it difficult for the trader to find raw materials during the pandemic?

Finding raw materials for making tempeh was not particularly difficult. However, the restrictions, like limited movement and time constraints, made it challenging.

What were the difficulties the trader faced due to the COVID-19 restrictions?

The main difficulties were the limited time allowed for movement, the requirement to wear masks, and the need for social distancing, all of which affected daily operations.

How did the pandemic affect the way the trader sourced ingredients like nuts?

Due to the pandemic restrictions, the trader had to use online transfers to buy ingredients like nuts, as in-person visits to suppliers were restricted.

What steps did the trader take to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the tempeh products?

The trader emphasized maintaining hygienic practices during production and used better quality water for making the tempeh, which became easier to access after the pandemic.

Was water availability an issue for the tempeh production process before the pandemic?

Yes, water was harder to obtain in the past, but it has since been replaced with cleaner tap water, improving the hygiene of the production process.

What role does water play in the tempeh production process, according to the trader?

Water plays a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and quality of the tempeh. The trader stressed the importance of using clean water to maintain hygiene.

How did the market and sales change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Sales at the market decreased due to the pandemic, as customers were less likely to visit the market due to the fear of the virus and government restrictions.