Before any additional planning can begin, it is important to get approval from your school's administration and get permission to put on this event. This step includes creating a brief proposal for the event, and getting approval from staff.
Objective
Obtain approval for the event from administration
Desired Results
Administration sign-off
Faculty advisor(s) assigned
Additional Guidance
Start early; create your plan and get approval in the fall
Proposal should have clear goals; for example:Â
Does it serve as prep for DECA?
Is it going to help students start actual businesses?
Is it something for DECA students to do once the competition is over?
You don't have to have all the details yet; it's still early in the process and there is a lot to figure out, focus on having a rough timeline and clear goals for the event