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10 Tips for Your Social Media and How to Apply It to Your SBE

Sep 16, 2020

Social media has become an essential tool in business. It is how businesses are building their brand and their online communities. The root goal behind why businesses build their online presence? The main goal is to make sales and build a customer base. So how do you get started to apply this to your own business or school-based enterprise? Here are 10 tips to get you started.

Leadership

Video Call Tips and Tricks

Sep 10, 2020

Practically overnight, video calls have become a new societal norm. This guide will provide you with a few tips and useful tricks to help improve your online learning or telecommuting experience.

Partners

Take Your Community Service to the Next Level with Lead4Change

Sep 8, 2020

The Lead4Change Leadership programs offer numerous benefits for students. An independent research study found that participating in Lead4Change contributed to significant growth in areas such as leadership skills (60% of students improved), respect for others (54%) and ambition and innovation (53%). Teachers can have equally transformative experiences.

Leadership

A Quick Guide to Understanding Servant Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

The concept of leadership has been around since the days of Aristotle and Plato and has evolved countless times throughout the centuries. But in 1970, a new theory emerged. Developed by Robert Greenleaf, servant leadership is the idea that empowered leaders serve their followers and to enable them to live and work to their full potential.

Leadership

The Ethics of Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

Ethical leaders exist in all walks of life. They are the individuals who step forward when crises occur, come to the rescue of others and generally do what's right—no matter what. Anyone can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk? In today's high-visibility, social world, more people are taking note of leaders’ behavior and holding them accountable.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Next Level Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

A new school year brings new chances to elevate your leadership to the next level. Discover fresh ideas to enhance your chapter and become a leader worth following in your school, community and beyond.

Leadership

The Next Level is Inclusion

Sep 8, 2020

It has never been more important for emerging leaders to be characterized by teamwork, innovation, competency and integrity. Fortunately, those are the valued characteristics of DECA’s student leaders. What if this moment needs you and the unique values that drive your leadership?

Chapter Strategy

Top Tips for Socially-distant Membership Recruitment

Sep 8, 2020

Building your chapter’s membership is one of the most important ways to set it up for success in the new school year. But what are the best ways to recruit within the “new normal” of more virtual interactions and less in-person activities? Learn how to recruit new members the socially-distant way with these top tips.

Chapter Strategy

The Power of the Diamond

Sep 8, 2020

Throughout your DECA career, you’ll wear the blazer, throw up a DECA diamond symbol and add lots of blue to your wardrobe. You will also undoubtedly hear DECA’s core values and mission statement more times than you can count. But have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean?

Chapter Strategy

Cultivate Your Chapter’s Culture

Sep 8, 2020

2020 is a year that has changed all of our lives. If your DECA chapter has experienced a decline in recent months, struggling to cope with virtual meetings and maintain engagement, your chapter culture may need a boost.

Chapter Strategy

Discover Your DECA Leadership Style

Sep 8, 2020

There are hundreds of assessments to help you pinpoint your leadership traits, but the only one you need to take your leadership to the next level is the DECA Leadership Style Quiz.

Leadership

Influence with Informal Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

While you may not have an official leadership title, you still have the ability to help take your chapter to the #NextLevel with your informal leadership influence. Read on to learn more about informal leadership and how you can use it to make this year a success for you and your chapter.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Kid Character On Social Media

May 4, 2026

Step into the role of the director of corporate communications for Orangey, a popular animated series for preschoolers. The president wants you to decide how to proceed on social media and develop a communications plan that will deliver a strategic message.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Campaign: Next Big Thing

May 1, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

Conferences

Collegiate DECA ICDC 2026 Post Conference FAQs

Apr 27, 2026

We hope you enjoyed your time in Louisville for Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference! Here are some answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing A New Branded Hotel TV Channel

Apr 27, 2026

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Celebrate Hotels, a chain of boutique style hotels. The vice president of marketing wants you to redesign the Celebrate channel found on all televisions in guestrooms.

Conferences

Watch the DECA ICDC 2026 Grand Opening Session

Apr 25, 2026

The 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session is happening on Saturday, April 25, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

DECA News

Introducing the 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 21, 2026

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Louisville, KY.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 21, 2026

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from Collegiate DECA's 2026 International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY.

DECA News

Farewell from the 2025-26 Collegiate Division Executive Officers

Apr 21, 2026

As we bid farewell as the 2025-26 Collegiate Executive Officer Team, we want to thank you for trusting us throughout this term. Because of you, we were able to #GoTheExtra!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Clarifying Transactions

Apr 20, 2026

Step into the role of the controller at Office Supplies Company. The vice president of the company wants you to clarify transactions.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 19, 2026

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2025-26 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY.

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College Success

School is in Session: Keys to College Success

Sep 1, 2021

Attending college can be the most exciting time of your life, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. Check out these three tips to make your transition easier.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Accounting Software Applications at Gator Guides, LLC

Aug 30, 2021

You are to assume the role of an accounting software consultant hired by Gator Guides, LLC, a swamp tour company. The owner wants you to prepare a chart of accounts as the initial software implementation project and also make recommendations related to accounting software applications.

Chapter Strategy

A Student's Guide to Starting a School-based Enterprise

Aug 30, 2021

School-based Enterprises take many forms, but no matter what product or service you sell, they're a great way to build management, supervision and leadership skills and raise funds for your chapter.

College Success

A Beginner’s Guide to Freshman Year of High School

Aug 26, 2021

DECA's North Atlantic Region Vice President shares three quick tips to help you make the most of your high school experience.

College Success

Maximize Your First Week: Tips for Preparing for a New Semester

Aug 25, 2021

In colleges and universities around the globe, students are gearing up for the start of a new semester. Take these tips to the classroom to maximize your first week!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a New On-Boarding Process

Aug 23, 2021

You are to assume the role of human resources specialist at Corbin & Associates, a financial consulting firm. The director of human resources has asked you to explore a new concept during the employee onboarding process.

Partners

Building a Pipeline of Future Hospitality Workers

Aug 23, 2021

Over the past year, recipients of the Marriott Foundation curriculum grants created many unique opportunities for students during a year filled with virtual instruction.

Chapter Strategy

Guide for Recruiting New Freshmen Members

Aug 11, 2021

As a new school year begins, the next class of leaders are waiting to find a place they belong. This guide is full of selling points and recruitment techniques that you can use to grow your chapter for years to come.

Why Join Collegiate DECA?

Aug 9, 2021

Have you ever wondered what's involved with Collegiate DECA? Learn about the similarities and differences from the high school division and how to join an existing chapter on your future campus (or start your own chapter!)

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2021-2022 Membership Video

Aug 3, 2021

The success you achieve in DECA is the initial boost that will launch you into the real world and give you a competitive advantage, starting day one.

Chapter Strategy

How to Maximize Your Chapter’s Recruitment

Jul 29, 2021

With the 2021-22 academic year fast approaching, recruiting new members for your local DECA chapter is almost certainly at or near the top of every leadership team’s agenda. Since last year was so hard on chapters, this year is the perfect opportunity for you to bounce back. Follow these tips to maximize your chapter's recruitment.

Career Insights

15 Steps to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn

Jul 28, 2021

Not yet on LinkedIn? You should be! Follow these steps to create the perfect, attention-grabbing profile.