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5 Paris Marketing Tricks to Use on Your Next DECA Role Play
The city of lights has a lot more to offer than its pastries and architecture; it houses some of the best marketing and advertising tricks.
Balancing Your Business
DECA season has officially started! This can mean entering a stressful time in your life or learning to balance everything.
Download the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip Program + Mobile App
Get ready to gather with 2,000 DECA members at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Louisville, KY! Download the conference program now.
Testing, Testing, 123: How To Rock The Testing Season
With school in full swing, students constantly face endless homework assignments and studying. However, for many, these assignments pale in comparison to the rigor of a test.
People Planning At The Dog Park
You are to assume the roles of the owner of CROOKED CREEK DOG PARK, soon to be the first private dog park in the city. A potential investor wants you to develop additional services to provide dog owners that will persuade membership.
Building Your Future: Explore Careers in Rental Housing
Building Your Future: Explore Careers in Rental Housing introduces high school students to the people, skills, and career pathways that keep apartment communities operating successfully.
Empower Student Leaders to Combat Food Insecurity
The Explore.Act.Tell. Fast Track program gives students an opportunity to explore food insecurity in their communities and turn what they learn into meaningful action.
NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion
For more than two decades, NRF’s Halloween survey has tracked how consumers celebrate the holiday, and this year’s results show that shoppers are being thoughtful and strategic.
3 Ways to Show Your Chapter’s Impact Beyond an Instagram Post
Sharing your chapter’s story with school leaders, local media and business partners can help you recognize members’ hard work, build relationships and create new opportunities.
Fake It Till You Make It: A DECA Survival Strategy
During my first year competing in DECA, I had ambition. An advisor? No. Experienced members to ask for advice? Also no.
Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Hilton
DECA is proud to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of its partnership with Hilton - a remarkable milestone that represents three decades of Hilton’s commitment our members.
Power Up Your DECA Year: The Advantages of Attending Power Trip
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip takes place from November 20-22, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky to bring DECA members across the world together and build growth, leadership, and community.
Going the Extra with Professional Membership
Looking for ways to grow your chapter and engage members in meaningful ways? Professional membership is the key to unlocking new opportunities.
Case Study of the Week: Choosing Merchandise For a New Demographic
Step into the role of the merchandising manager for Bright Ties, a women’s apparel retailer. The director of merchandising wants your help in planning merchandise assortment to appeal to a new demographic.
Case Study of the Week: The Importance of Inventory
Step into the role of a small business owner. You own Sticker Mania, an online company that sells unique stickers for both business and personal use. A new employee has asked you about the importance of your supplies and purchasing methods.
How to Become an Entrepreneur: 8 Actionable Steps
Learn how to become an entrepreneur and turn your innovative ideas into thriving businesses without needing substantial funds.
Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 18 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Case Study of the Week: Using Current Staff to Help Recruit New Staff
Step into the role of the director of human resources at the National Organization of Zoos and Aquariums (NOZA), a nonprofit organization that educates, promotes and advocates for local zoos and aquariums.
Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors
As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing a Cruise of the World
Step into the role of the marketing manager for Lantern Cruises, the largest cruise line brand by revenue. The director of marketing wants you to develop a marketing plan that will sell spots on the Platinum World Tour cruise.
Understanding AI Resume Checkers: What You Should Know
AI resume checks are becoming increasingly prevalent in the career preparation process. These platforms help users review, edit and optimize their resumes for clarity, keyword alignment and professional formatting.
The Key To Problem Solving
Not everything always goes to plan, which is why it’s essential to know how to problem-solve in any situation. Understanding where things went awry after fixing them can help you avoid the same issue in the future.
How to Choose Your Collegiate DECA Competitive Event
In this article, we’ll break down your decision step by step, so you can find the Collegiate DECA competitive event that perfectly aligns with your strengths, interests and goals.
Go All In: Making the Most of DECA Month
DECA Month is about showcasing your leadership, community and creativity. Here’s how to get involved, make an impact and truly demonstrate what it means to be DECA.
