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You are to assume the role of finance manager for Hans Productions. The owner (judge) needs you to create a cash flow budget and make recommendations about saving to purchase land for a new facility in the future.
You are to assume the role of finance manager for Hans Productions. The owner (judge) needs you to create a cash flow budget and make recommendations about saving to purchase land for a new facility in the future.
You are to assume the role of finance manager for Hans Productions. The owner (judge) needs you to create a cash flow budget and make recommendations about saving to purchase land for a new facility in the future.
You are to assume the roles of the manager and the assistant manager at Big Hen, a local restaurant specializing in chicken dishes. The owner (judge) wants you to determine how to change a popular promotion to make it more lucrative for the business while still maintaining positive customer relations.
You are to assume the roles of the manager and the assistant manager at Big Hen, a local restaurant specializing in chicken dishes. The owner (judge) wants you to determine how to change a popular promotion to make it more lucrative for the business while still maintaining positive customer relations.
You are to assume the roles of the manager and the assistant manager at Big Hen, a local restaurant specializing in chicken dishes. The owner (judge) wants you to determine how to change a popular promotion to make it more lucrative for the business while still maintaining positive customer relations.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of The United Express Store, a franchised subsidiary of United Express, a shipping company. The regional manager (judge) wants you to recommend a new product line The United Express Store can sell that will bring in new customers and differentiate from competition.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of The United Express Store, a franchised subsidiary of United Express, a shipping company. The regional manager (judge) wants you to recommend a new product line The United Express Store can sell that will bring in new customers and differentiate from competition.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of The United Express Store, a franchised subsidiary of United Express, a shipping company. The regional manager (judge) wants you to recommend a new product line The United Express Store can sell that will bring in new customers and differentiate from competition.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager at Top Management, a management recruitment service. The owner (judge) wants you to warn customers about a current scam in the industry.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager at Top Management, a management recruitment service. The owner (judge) wants you to warn customers about a current scam in the industry.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager at Top Management, a management recruitment service. The owner (judge) wants you to warn customers about a current scam in the industry.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the branding manager for Box It, a discount retail chain. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your team to develop a product exclusive that will build a younger clientele for the retailer.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the branding manager for Box It, a discount retail chain. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your team to develop a product exclusive that will build a younger clientele for the retailer.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the branding manager for Box It, a discount retail chain. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your team to develop a product exclusive that will build a younger clientele for the retailer.
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Delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday, these e-mails feature the most timely DECA news.
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
DECA advisors must have thought through all aspects of student travel while also being prepared for any possible surprises when traveling with students.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Collection, a new store that sells comic books, trading cards and other collectibles. Your business partner (judge) wants you to analyze a pivot in the primary customer base and determine if additional products and services are needed.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
You are to assume the role of the owner of Dr. Smoothie, a mobile beverage truck that sells smoothies. The investor (judge) wants you to identify resources needed for DR. SMOOTHIE to adapt its channel strategies.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of Spin & Tumble, a laundromat in a large city. Your business partner (judge) wants you to identify additional services to provide customers that will lead to ongoing business success.
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.
You are to assume the roles of financial advisors. A married client (judge) recently welcomed their first baby and is nervous about the family’s financial future. The client (judge) wants to discuss ways to save and invest for the future.

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