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Are You an Entrepreneur?
DECA’s mission statement is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. So, what exactly does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
How to Incorporate an Entrepreneurial Attitude into Your DECA Chapter
You may be asking, “How does entrepreneurship apply to my chapter?” Well, the mission of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. So why not get a head start? The same basic principles that apply to starting a business also apply to your chapter.
5 Resources to Fuel Your Inner Entrepreneur
Looking to immerse yourself in all things entrepreneurship? Check out this list on what to read, listen to and learn from in order to prime your mind as a current or future entrepreneur. Who knows, maybe they’ll spark your next big business idea!
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.
2018-2019 Chapter Campaign Winners Announced
Congratulations again to all of our chapters who participated in chapter campaigns this year and have taken advantage of how DECA makes you #ReadyForIt. Announcing the winners of the 2018-2019 Chapter Campaigns.
DECA's 2017-2018 #Limitless Chapter Campaign Winners
Congrats to the #Limitless chapters that participated in this year’s chapter campaigns!
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.
Tips for Your DECA Project Management Event Presentation
DECA’s Project Management Events provide opportunities to engage chapter members in projects that have a lasting impact on the school and community.
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.
Case Study of the Week: Spot The Weaknesses
Step into the role of an accounting auditor hired by Operation Care, a local nonprofit organization. The chair of the board of trustees wants to increase accounting controls and has asked you to review current controls, report weaknesses and make recommendations.
Your Complete Guide to 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville
This April 18-21, Collegiate DECA is headed to Louisville, KY, for Collegiate DECA ICDC! From booking your flight to planning fun activities in Louisville, this article breaks down everything you need to know to create your itinerary.
What Goes into Hosting the Super Bowl?
Behind the scenes, a massive financial and logistical effort is underway to make Super Bowl LX happen in Santa Clara. Let’s break down exactly how much it costs and who bears each cost.
Boosting Social Media Engagement: How Collegiate DECA Chapters Can Build a Stronger Digital Community
Social media is your chapter’s first impression — use member‑focused content, consistent posting and collaboration to build a stronger, more connected Collegiate DECA community.
Case Study of the Week: Marketing Safe Winter Driving
Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy, a rental car agency that caters to budget-conscious travelers. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.
Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors
DECA competitions place students in high-pressure speaking environments where performance is evaluated, timed and compared. Here are practical public speaking tips specifically for DECA competitors.
Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity
Choosing how to begin your career is about finding an environment where you can develop skills, gain experience and grow professionally over time. The U.S. Air Force offers a hands-on pathway that combines training, education and responsibility.
CTE Month is More than a Celebration
CTE Month is a time to spotlight the programs, students and educators preparing the next generation of leaders, innovators and professionals. It is about building confidence, creating opportunity and shaping futures.
Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions
Reviewing what goes into prepared business presentations, individual case studies, and team case studies will help you take on your association-level competition and later Collegiate DECA ICDC.
Feeling Ready…Until We Weren’t: Preparing for DECA Competition
To prepare for the team case studies at Utah Collegiate DECA's association conference, Ensign College held a mock competition for their chapter's members.
Case Study of the Week: Supply And Demand Pricing
Step into the role of the owner of City Plowing, a small business that provides snow removal services. A new employee wants you to explain why non-contract pricing increases after a blizzard or ice storm.
Wisconsin Collegiate DECA's Secret Recipe to New Chapters
By prioritizing community, visibility and support, Wisconsin Collegiate DECA created a recipe for both member retention and new chapter expansion.
