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Be The One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 2
Here is part 2 of the Be The One DECA Starter Pack series. This article is about boosting your chapter's Communications Strategy with a step-by-step strategic communications plan to help it thrive this upcoming year.

Be the One: DECA Starter Pack Pt. 1
Discover Part 1 of the Be the One DECA Starter Pack Series. This article dives into the basics of a Program of Leadership and how to implement one within your own Chapter Leadership Team.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Signature Workshops
It’s that time of year again when we are all trying to figure out what we want our signature workshop to be. Well, you have come to the right place! This is your step-by-step guide on how to create your own signature workshop.

The Summer of DECA Quest
The Summer of DECA Quest is full of fun activities you can complete on your own or with other DECA members! From watching the sunset and doing a TikTok trend to volunteering with your chapter and sharing your 24-25 DECA goals, there’s something for everyone.

Preparing, Strengthening the Future’s Professionals
Jackson Albee and Sadie Steinbach, two Wausau West DECA members, recently found themselves in the spotlight – taking home first place in the School-Based Enterprise category at DECA ICDC in Anaheim, California.

Congrats to the Members that Achieved School-based Enterprise Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Taking Advantage of Summer Experiences
Taking on an internship, job or volunteer opportunity this summer? This endeavor can be challenging but very rewarding. Here are ways to leverage your skills as a DECA member to make the most out of your break.

2024 DECA Summer Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to gain new experiences, take exciting opportunities and prepare for the 2024-2025 DECA year. Challenge yourself by checking off YOUR 2024 DECA Summer Bucket List!

3 Reasons to Attend DECA ELS
Explore the reasons to attend DECA ELS this summer and learn about what both programs have to offer! Whichever route you choose, ELS promises to be an enriching experience filled with learning, networking and personal growth.

Building Your DECA Brand on Social Media
With social media serving as a powerful tool, creating and maintaining a dedicated DECA Instagram account can be a game-changer. Here's how to make the most of your summer by establishing your own DECA brand on Social Media.

How to Hack Leadership Team Building
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for your chapter or association to choose their new officer team. Use one (or more) of the following ideas to build your team up so that YOU can lead your members effectively.

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE
DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2024 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

7 Questions That Get You Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
Curious about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur? Read on to learn how successful entrepreneurs think, and start developing your own entrepreneurial mindset for DECA and beyond.

How to Start a Business When You're a Busy Student
If you’ve been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, then you’re probably dreaming of starting a business but may not know where to start. Let me tell you… I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to start a business as a busy college student with many competing priorities.

Listen and Learn: 3 Podcasts for Emerging Entrepreneurs
If you are an emerging entrepreneur, then you already know that seeking out new skills and strategies is essential to turn your ideas into reality. But between school, homework and extracurricular activities, finding time to read the right books and keep up with the latest blogs can be a struggle – not ideal when maximizing your productivity is crucial to success.

DECA Idea Challenge 2018 Winning Teams
A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for paper clips in merely a week! In addition to reinventing the item, teams were to create a video pitch of their new product.

Hey Google, What Makes a Great Team?
In 2012, Google embarked on an initiative — code-named Project Aristotle — to study hundreds of Google’s teams and figure out why some stumbled while others soared. They gathered some of the company’s best statisticians, organizational psychologists, sociologists, engineers and researchers.

4 Steps to Resolve Any Team Conflict
Let's be real. There will be a point in your life when you must work in a team. Whether it’s a school group project, an association officer team, or a department assignment at a future job, it is imperative that you are equipped with the knowledge on how to deal with team conflict.

5 Tips to Master the Art of Delegation
Nobody likes to work on a mismanaged project, and you should not want to lead one. By implementing the following five pieces of advice, you will be equipped to lead larger, more complex projects, which will produce higher quality outcomes.

Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Participants manage all aspects of the portfolio including asset selection, buying and selling.

3 Written Event Competition Tips to Consider
As the competition season heats up, take the opportunity to review the written event that you’ve worked so hard on. Make sure it’s the absolute best it can be before it reaches the judge and it’s your turn to deliver a knockout presentation!

Battle of Brands
Trends come and go, but some brands are strong enough to stand the test of time. We surveyed 300 DECA members across the globe, asking them to name their favorite brands. From snack foods to streaming services, clothing to technology – Battle of the Brands aimed to find out where your allegiances lie.

5 Tips for Students on LinkedIn
When it comes to LinkedIn, students are likely to start asking some questions: Is it too early to start? I’m not working/I’m not a professional, so what’s the point of a LinkedIn?
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Collaborating with Other Chapters
Learning to collaborate with others is a fundamental skill that is useful in both DECA and the real world. So why not start collaborating with other chapters? By partnering with others, chapters can increase their members' skills, share best practices and better prepare for competition.

2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2021-2022 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.

Case Study of the Week: Financial Planning for the Future
You are to assume the role of a financial counselor at Ready Financial Planning, a company that provides financial services for members of the community. A client has asked for your help in determining how to best act now to secure a financially sound future.

So You're Thinking About Running for Association Office?
Ask any association officer and I’m sure they’ll tell you that running for a DECA Association Officer position is one of the best decisions they have ever made! If you’re thinking about running, ask yourself these three questions to help you decide.

Dress for Success: Interviewing 101
Do your members know how to make a great first impression at a job interview? Use this presentation and guided narration from Men's Wearhouse in your classroom

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies
Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!

Earning DECA Glass: Prepared Events
Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.

Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour
You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.

4 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Networking Event
DECA members know the importance of networking. It can be exciting and nerve-racking, but networking is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents to recruiters. Here are four tips to help you get started.

The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities
As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.

‘Tis The Season to Deck Out Your SBE
With the holidays right around the corner, there are many ways to boost School-based Enterprise (SBE) sales while still engaging with your customers. Below are a few things that Blue Blaze Café has done over the years and new activities for 2021 to continue expanding our customer base.

How to Build a Resume That Will Land Your Dream Internship
Constructing a resume that highlights your strengths to make you stand out as the best candidate may seem challenging. Here are a few tips to make the resume-building process easier.