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Case Study of the Week: How to Minimize but Not Eliminate Housekeeping Services
You are to assume the roles of the director of housekeeping services and the director of guest services for Hotel Labree. The general manager has asked you to determine how the hotel can implement guest personalized housekeeping services.
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How to Effectively Pick a Study Abroad Program
Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. Follow these five tips to effectively pick a study abroad program that's the best fit for you!
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10 Business Trends to Watch for in 2022
The past year has gone by in the blink of an eye and 2022 will be here before we know it. That means it's time to brush up on the latest business trends to incorporate into your next DECA role-play or prepared event.
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Spotlight on Western Region Leadership Conference Attendees
Western Region Vice President, Marisol Tanguma, caught up with four WRLC attendees who shared their thoughts on this year's event.
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Case Study of the Week: An Auto Parts Store Wants to Engage with High School Students
You are to assume the role of marketing director for On Your Way Auto Parts, an automotive parts store with three locations. The owner of the business has asked you to determine how the stores can partner with local high schools to demonstrate social responsibility and receive a positive brand reputation.
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Should You Run for Executive Office?
If you’re questioning whether you should apply to run for DECA executive office, ask yourself these five questions to help you decide.
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Lyman Hall DECA Gets in the Spirit
Lyman Hall DECA got involved in the town's fiftieth anniversary powderpuff game by making and marketing spirit buttons for students, staff and community members.
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Naperville Central DECA Virtually Hosts Guest Speaker Jake Dunlap
Naperville Central DECA virtually hosted businessman and entrepreneur Jake Dunlap as he shared tips, tricks and experiences about the business world.
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Case Study of the Week: Unsecured Data in a Child's Teddy Bear
You are to assume the roles of director of customer relations and director of public relations for BuddyCloud, a company that manufactures and markets stuffed toys for children that have unique cloud-based technology. The president of the company has asked your team to analyze a recent security breach, determine how to proceed and write an official statement from the company.
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How to Maximize Your District Conference Experience
It is time to Maximize the Momentum of Your District Conference! Here are some ways that you can get the full experience of your district conference.
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How to Get Your Share of DECA Scholarships
With $200,000 in DECA scholarships available, it's important to master your application. Use these tips to help you get started!
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UWEC DECA Hosts Halloween Social
On October 25, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire DECA hosted a Halloween social.
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Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!
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4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge
The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.
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Tips for Taking DECA Exams
Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!
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5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition
Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.
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Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers
Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!
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Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015
Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.
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3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition
The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.
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6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence
As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.