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Case Study of the Week: Turning a Hobby into a Business
Step into the role of a small business consultant. You will meet with an entrepreneur to discuss the initial steps that must be completed or researched before the entrepreneur markets the new business.

Why Cross-cultural Fluency Is Among Today’s Most Sought-after Workplace Skills
As Head of Career Services at the international hospitality school Les Roches, Stephanie Ruiz has conversations every day with potential employers for students. She explains why these employers now place cross-cultural fluency among their most in-demand skills.

DECA Fundraising: Thinking Outside of the Box
Interested in learning how your chapter can increase its fundraising events? Read about Cypress Bay DECA's largest fundraiser of the year—snack boxes—and the impact it has on the student body.

Case Study of the Week: Making a Splash with New Management
Step into the role of the marketing director for Bridge Town Pools. The new owner has asked you to communicate a change in ownership and commitment to service to former customers.

Congratulations to the 2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners
This year, Intuit challenged students to “Lead with a Cause” by designing an innovative solution to make entrepreneurship and business ownership accessible for all. DECA Inc. is excited to announce the top DECA team in the 2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!

Case Study of the Week: Does a Retailer Live Up to Its Promise?
Step into the role of the director of brand management and company spokesperson for Pet Stop. The senior vice president has asked for you to analyze negative company press and determine if company policies need to be addressed or changed.

Teaching the Ethical Principle of Accountability
MBA Research’s ethical principles video on accountability takes a deep dive into accountability, giving students an understanding of what the principle means, its supporting traits, how it plays out in the real world, and how students can use it in their own lives.

The Gray Zone: Resources to Foster Ethical Decision-Making Skills
Welcome to The Gray Zone—that hazy, murky space between black and white, right and wrong. MBA Research offers multiple opportunities to help your students understand that the business world includes many shades of gray. Enhance your instruction using our classic case studies, interactive video series, or both!

Start Now: 3 Tips to Build Your Chapter for Next Year
Class registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be here in a few short months! If your chapter is co-curricular, where you register for a class while being a DECA member, it is important to spread the word early to potential members coming to your school next year. Here are a few tips to help your chapter succeed in gaining new members.

2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2022-2023 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: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery
Step into the role of the owner of Custom Pottery, a small business located in a city with 300,000 people. An entrepreneurial consultant has recommended that you begin allowing and encouraging customer reviews.

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality
So, you’ve got an idea for a business. What next? Whether you want to start a technology company or a restaurant, there are 5 practical steps you can take to bring your idea to life and figure out the next steps.

Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break
Winter break is the perfect time to relax, recharge and reset for the second part of the school year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here are some helpful tips to stay involved and beat any winter break boredom.

Case Study of the Week: Fake Reviews vs Paid Influencers
Step into the role of an ethical consultant hired by the chief operations officer at Watcher, a premium television network that is available as an added channel on cable and satellite providers or as a streaming video on demand service.

Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2025 Virtual Case Simulation Competition Winners
This year, over 100 Collegiate DECA members participated in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation competition, sponsored by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters. Congratulations to the top three performers!

The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available
Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.

Case Study of the Week: Last Call For Mozzarella Sticks
Step into the role of the general manager of Paisley Town, a family restaurant located in a city of 150,000 people. The owner wants you to determine how to sell excessive inventory before expiration.

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.

