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DECA At the Bell: Terms and Conditions
You know those terms your favorite apps require you to approve that you just accept without reading? Well, those are actually contracts that have legal implications you may not be aware of.
New Classroom Activity: Everything Needs Accounting
AICPA is excited to share Everything Needs Accounting, a classroom resource designed to help students recognize how accounting connects to the industries, interests, and decisions they encounter every day.
Customer Service Skills Start with DECA
Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.
A Hotel's Daily Financial Information
You are to assume the role of the front desk manager at CLOCK TOWER INN, a full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms, and explain a basic summary of daily financial information to the new front desk employee.
Thanking Our Principals This October
October is National Principals Month, and DECA is celebrating the school leaders who help make meaningful learning experiences possible.
The Summer of the Blockbuster: What Spider-Man, the Odyssey, and Michael Teach Us About Marketing
This past summer, the U.S. box office reached $4.765 billion, narrowly surpassing the previous summer record that stood for over ten years.
DECA’s School-based Enterprise Program Provides Real-World, Work-Based Learning
Collectively, DECA’s 1,000 certified SBEs reported that they generate more than $35 million in gross sales annually. This translates to real-world learning, with the opportunity for profit and loss and a significant local economic impact.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining DECA
If you’re a first-year DECA member and, much like I used to, think that DECA is just roleplays and exams, think again. Here are five things I wish I knew before joining.
Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars
DECA is proud to celebrate a decade of partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
What Will You Build This October? Five Ways to Get Involved in DECA
A business idea? A stronger chapter? The confidence to share your next big pitch? Here are five ways to start your Next Big Thing this October.
Apply for a 2026-2027 DECA Scholarship by January 11, 2027
The deadline to apply for DECA's 2026-2027 scholarship program is January 11, 2027! More than $200,000 in scholarships will be awarded to current DECA members.
November is Calling: Are You In?
DECA Month is the perfect opportunity to get your entire chapter involved, celebrate your members and show your school what DECA is all about.
Blooming into the Holiday Season: Nurturing Your Mind When the World Gets Busy
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Discover how to bloom amid the chaos, lift your mood and nurture your mind with simple, powerful tips to stay calm, connected and energized when the world feels too busy.
Fashion Tech, AI and The Innovators Shaping Retail’s Next Chapter
Consumers want ideas, guidance and moments that feel built around them. A new wave of intelligent tools is starting to meet those expectations and change how people search, compare and decide what to buy.
Surprising Career Paths You Can Take With a Bachelor's Degree in Business
A bachelor’s in business administration is an opportunity to gain in-demand skills and insight. To help you decide what career path you can take with this degree, Belmont University compiled a list of the best jobs.
Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA 2025-26 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Burnout is Fueling Presenteeism, and It’s Costing Companies More Than Absences
Burnout doesn’t only cause people to miss work. It causes them to show up even when they have nothing left to give. This is called presenteeism, and it’s actually more costly for companies than absenteeism.
MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns
This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.
Case Study of the Week: The Risks and Rewards of Investing
Step into the role of an investment advisor. A client has asked you about the risks and rewards of investing.
Preparing for 2026 with Collegiate DECA
Winter Break is fast approaching, and you might be wondering, How can I stay involved with DECA? This article outlines the various opportunities available for you to stay engaged with our organization and prepare for the next semester.
Reflect, Reset, Rise: Takeaways from 2025
As the year ends, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on everything this season of DECA has taught us. 2025 wasn’t just a year of activity; it was a year of impact. Here are five big takeaways DECA members can carry into 2026 and beyond.
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.
