2019 Certified School-Based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2019 Chapter Certification!
School-based Enterprises
Discover Opportunities for School-based Enterprises (SBE) Certification!
Does your DECA chapter run a thriving business? Consider applying for DECA School-based Enterprise (SBE) Certification. This program provides international recognition for outstanding DECA student members and chapters for their management and operation of food or retail enterprises within their…
SBE Week 2018 is Coming!
This year's #DECASBEWeek will take place Monday, October 1 – Friday, October 5. Each day of #DECASBEWeek will have a social media theme that is unique to the DECA’s school-based enterprise program, and you are encouraged to share photos or videos of your own SBE that correspond to the daily theme.
2018 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the SBEs that earned a 2018 Chapter Certification!
Lyman Hall DECA Promotes School Spirit Through Its SBE
"Fan of the Week" and new apparel is a hit at Packy's!
Spirit Box Now Available in Your City!
Spirit Box program provides DECA members with the real-world experience of running a business.
SBE Certification Submission Site Now Open
Submit your SBE Certification by January 12, 2018.
End of the Year Ideas to Help Boost Your SBE Sales
Learn how to put some jingle in your register this holiday season!
How One Small Investment Changed DC Everest DECA's SBE
Check out how DC Everest DECA is expanding their SBE!
How Lyman Hall DECA's SBE is Prepping for the Biggest Game of the Year
The annual powder puff game means its time to step up sales for Packy's school store.
Little Elm DECA's Active & Successful October
Check out the highlight's from this chapter's super busy month!
Then 'N' Now School-based Enterprise Grand Opening
Students have been hard at work getting their brand new school store ready!
Learn More About DECA’s School-based Enterprise Program
Dive into this 20-minute session to learn more about DECA's SBE program.
Lyman Hall DECA Goes "Pack" to School
Lyman Hall DECA's school-based enterprise is ready for a #Limitless new year!
2018 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now
The SBE Chapter Certification project provides an opportunity to focus learning on key business standards.
DECA Announces 2017-2018 SBE Advisory Council
DECA welcomes five new advisors and two returning advisors to the council for 2017-2018.
The 25 Best #SummerofDECA Tips, Tricks & Resources
Check out the 25 best resources on decadirect.org to help you prepare for a year of #Limitless DECA success!
Nominations for DECA’s School-based Enterprise Advisory Council Now Being Accepted
The DECA SBE Advisory Council plays an integral part in the planning and development of DECA’s School-based Enterprise programming.
3 Tips for Running a Successful Sale
Here are three tips to propel you toward a successful sale in your school store and beyond.
Top Lessons from the 2017 SBE Academy
This year the SBE Academy heard from Brayden Moreno, the founder of Robo3d.
Position Your DECA SBE for Success with Automated Retail
Corporations across the industry are using automated retail kiosks to engage customers in a way that fits today’s on-the-go lifestyle.
Meet the 2017 SBE Academy Keynote Speaker at #DECAICDC
Get ready to hear and learn from entrepreneur and speaker, Braydon Moreno.
How to Best Utilize Social Media to Increase Sales
How do you build social media communities that increase sales? Check out these five steps.
Tips for Managing a School Store
Answering these questions will allow you to create the ultimate atmosphere for selling spirit wear products.
Four Ways to Increase Your SBE’s Profit Margins
Here are four ways your school store can reduce costs and increase profit margins on spirit wear sales.
2017 Certified School-based Enterprises Announced
This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.
4 Ways to Determine Your School Store’s Market Position
A SWOT Analysis is a way for you to analyze your business’s current situation in order to best position it in the market.
Have You Heard of Spirit Box?
Spirit Box is the Automated Retail Program changing the fundraising and SBE game for DECA chapters across the country.
The Lean Startup Methodology & Your School-based Enterprise
As the first semester begins to wind down, we hope your school-based enterprise has strong ambitions for the second half of the year.
2016-17 School-based Enterprise Certification Program FAQ
Discover some changes to this year's SBE Certification Program and important deadlines for submission.
The Seasons Are Changing, and So Should Your Product Mix!
Spirit Factory is here as a resource to help you and your team offer the most popular and relevant products to your school regardless of the season.
The 3 Best Ways to Promote Your School-based Enterprise
There are thousands of ways to get your message to your target market, but we’ve seen SBEs across the country have success with the following tactics.
Tips & Tricks for Designing Your SBE
With a little bit of creativity and outside-the-box thinking, this chapter was able to completely change the face of its school store.
Resources for Your DECA School-Based Enterprise
SBEs are effective educational tools in helping to prepare students for the transition from school to work or college.
How to Increase Sales in Your SBE During Football Season
Check out these creative ways to boost your SBE sales during football season.
