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Case Study of the Week: Determining Payback Period

Aug 21, 2023

Step into the role of the financial analyst for Red Shield Insurance Company. The vice president of finance has hired you to perform an analysis and determine the payback period for a potential investment.

Career Insights

Increase Sales and Cultivate Customers with a Successful Marketing Campaign

Aug 15, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, a successful marketing campaign can boost brand awareness, generate leads, increase sales and cultivate a loyal customer base. However, achieving such success requires careful planning, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of your target audience.

Conferences

Watch the #DECAICDC 2024 Promo Video

Aug 14, 2023

Experience the difference at the biggest DECA event of the year – DECA's International Career Development Conference hosted in Anaheim, California, on April 27-30, 2024.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Bring Tourists to Cats?

Aug 14, 2023

Step into the role of director of marketing for Prairie Town Cat Sanctuary. The executive director wants you to determine how to integrate better customer service practices to increase the number of daily visitors.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2023-2024 Membership Video

Aug 8, 2023

Get ready to Experience DECA! Check out DECA's 2023-2024 membership video to help your chapter show why the DECA experience is one of a kind during recruitment.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Digital Deals to Gain New Customers

Aug 7, 2023

Step into the role of director of client relations for Digideals. The president wants you to choose one or two business types and then create a marketing plan that will be presented to the businesses to persuade them to partner with Digideals.

Leadership

DECA Talks: Success Is Impossible Without Failure

Aug 1, 2023

Success and fulfillment are not straight lines. Success is impossible without failure. Isaac will show you that regardless of where you are in this organization and no matter how you define success, DECA can start you on your life’s ultimate power trip.

DECA News

A Glance Into Your 2023-2024 DECA Experience

Aug 1, 2023

As we get ready to head back to school, keep in mind these DECA dates so you can have benchmarks to look forward to and begin to plan your path toward DECA ICDC 2024!

Chapter Strategy

Starting The Year Off RIGHT: SBE Edition

Aug 1, 2023

The start of each new school year means new classes, new friends and even a new competitive event! However, it is back to business with your school-based enterprise, so here are five ways to ensure a successful year on the RIGHT track.

Chapter Strategy

Kickstarting Success: Planning Your First Chapter Meeting

Aug 1, 2023

Kickstart your DECA journey with an engaging and impactful chapter meeting as the new school year begins. Discover how a well-structured and engaging meeting sets the tone for a successful year of growth, learning and collaboration.

Chapter Strategy

2023-2024 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now

Aug 1, 2023

The SBE chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2023-2024 school year are now available.

Chapter Strategy

Level Up Your Content Creation Experience with Content Calendars

Jul 31, 2023

Creating and using a content calendar will prepare your chapter for success and leave you feeling less stressed during the school year. In this article, learn what a content calendar is and dive into the five steps on how to use it for a better content-creation experience this year!

Partners

DECA Announces a New Partnership with Chick-fil-A

Oct 3, 2022

DECA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chick-fil-A! The partnership will focus on connecting local Chick-fil-A Operators with DECA chapter advisors, DECA members and chartered associations

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: In-house Wellness Opportunities

Oct 3, 2022

Step into the role of director of human resources for Mitchem Designs, a small graphic design firm. The owner of the company has asked you to recommend low-cost options for an in-house employee wellness program.

College Success

8 Top Tips to Ace the Career Fair

Oct 1, 2022

The career fair is your unique shop window and a perfect opportunity to launch your career. But they can be daunting, especially if you haven’t prepared properly. Here are eight top tips to ace the career fair, courtesy of Stephanie Ruiz, Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches.

Spotlights

North Paulding DECA's Annual Tailgate Recruitment Social

Oct 1, 2022

What is a social? A social is where NPHS DECA as a chapter, gets together outside of school hours for an interactive activity/game planned by our officer team. This is a great way for our chapter to come together and create a lasting memory!

Spotlights

Syosset DECA Gets the Edge with Massive Membership Growth

Sep 29, 2022

Syosset experiences a 75% increase in membership, making them one of the largest chapters in New York. They are preparing for competition and can’t wait to Get the Edge!

Leadership

Top 5 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to this International Podcast Day

Sep 27, 2022

As emerging leaders, we’re always looking for new ways to learn and grow into our leadership styles. These are five podcasts that I have gathered through my own listening or that other DECA leaders have recommended to me.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: What is Accrual-based Accounting?

Sep 26, 2022

Step into the role of an associate accountant hired by the owner of Locally Picked, LLC., a small business that sells fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and honey. The owner needs you to explain accrual basis accounting.

DECA News

Anderson Advisors and DECA Inc. Announce Partnership

Sep 23, 2022

Anderson Business Advisors partners with DECA to create scholarship and internship programs for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

Partners

Introducing "DECA at the Bell" by BusinessU

Sep 20, 2022

DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new role-play prep series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. Each video features two hosts who take something going on in the world of business and relate it back to DECA performance indicators.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Open or Not to Open... on Sundays

Sep 19, 2022

Step into the role of general manager at Johnson Family Elite, a local automobile dealership that sells both new and previously-owned Elite vehicles. The owner of the local dealership is considering a change to the days the business is open.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Strategies to Better Market Services to the Male Customer Base

Sep 12, 2022

Step into the role of a successful entrepreneur that introduced the product Boldly to the market. Boldly is a boxed hair dye kit that is sold online direct-to-consumers.

Chapter Strategy

Get the Edge with Membership: 5 Ways to Recruit Members for Your DECA Chapter

Sep 5, 2022

As the new school year begins, so does a new year for DECA, which means countless opportunities to recruit new members! Recruitment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible! Here are a few ideas to Get the Edge with your membership.

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Spotlights

North Dakota Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference

Nov 21, 2023

Our chapter at Mayville State recently went to the Fall Leadership Conference. While at the conference, we heard speakers talk about different aspects of leadership and what leadership skills can do for you.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: November 2023

Nov 21, 2023

Check out what you missed on the November 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

The Kickstart Project: Changing the World One Student at a Time

Nov 20, 2023

Grayson County DECA chapter has established a career development campaign called “Kickstart.” Kickstart strives to increase leadership skills, knowledge of careers, and innovative thought through workshops incorporating rigorous, project-based activities.

Conferences

Highlights from an Unforgettable Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Nov 20, 2023

Austin, Texas, was the beautiful host of a highly anticipated Ultimate DECA Power Trip this November 17th-19th. From exciting leadership and learning labs to a thrilling DECA after Dark, let’s hear what some attendees thought of this iconic conference.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Special Rates for Groups

Nov 20, 2023

Step into the role of the sales manager at Hotel Orchid, a 400-room full-service hotel. The general manager wants you to create a special group rate.

Conferences

Over 2,000 DECA Members Gathered at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Austin

Nov 19, 2023

From November 17-19, 2023, over 2,000 DECA student and advisor members attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Austin, TX. Congratulations to the Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!

Conferences

Watch Now: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2024 Promo Video

Nov 19, 2023

Join the Central, North Atlantic and Southern Regions for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 15-17, 2024.

College Success

Discover the Perfect Major and Career Path for You

Nov 15, 2023

Did you know the average person will have 12+ careers in their lifetime? While thousands of careers and college majors can prepare you for your future, picking a career and education path that works for you takes time and research.

DECA News

Announcing the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers

Nov 13, 2023

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2023-2024 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.

Leadership

Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Nov 13, 2023

Successful entrepreneurs are self-aware individuals who cultivate these traits, allowing them to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the entrepreneurial journey with resilience and determination.

Career Insights

Using Generative AI to Power Student Entrepreneurship

Nov 13, 2023

This article provides an overview of how Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT can be leveraged by student entrepreneurs while offering a balanced guide for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape with AI.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Increasing Sales by Adding New Services

Nov 13, 2023

Step into the role of the general manager at Madison Foods, a local grocery store in a city with 50,000 people. The owner of the store wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.