• Focus Group Discussion (FGD). FGD is used to validate conceptual models and tools that have been designed either by the expert or practitioner. In this study, researchers conducted a focus group with 5 people in Solo, which are: the Chairman of the association of Solo Batik entrepreneurs, the Secretary of Solo batik Entrepreneurs Forum and three business owners representing small, medium and large SMEs. For in Lasem, FGDs were conducted with 6 people, they are the entrepreneurs of micro-level, small and medium enterprises, elders from batik industry, and representation from the biggest batik factory in Lasem. As for Pekalongan, FGD were conducted with 12 batik entrepreneurs and also the representation from batik association in Pekalongan. Researchers accompanied by staff from the Department of Industry and Trade from each district while doing this research. They provide assistance in selecting participants, given the facts that they have better understanding in every area of people better suited for this research.
• Observation is used to determine the general description, condition of SME organization, production, marketing and its future anticipation.
• Documentation is used to collect the required data through the implementation of business documents such as raw materials, production processes, financial, learning outcomes, the work (portfolio).