You can’t do effective sales and marketing without understanding how and why buyers decide to buy the products and services they do. Buyer decision-making trends and behaviors should inform how you market your goods and measure the impact of your efforts. In this article we’ll talk about some of the elements that affect buyers’ decisions. 

Not every entrepreneur is a techie coding away in a garage on the next-greatest app. Entrepreneurship can take many forms and incorporates a variety of skill sets and traits. In the article below, you’ll learn more about what entrepreneurship really means and the different types of entrepreneurs out in the market today. You may be surprised to discover you’re already an entrepreneur and just didn’t realize it! 

If your Spirit Box team implemented a Vending Takeover for this school year or are planning for one in the next, it is extra important to consider how you will bring additional team members on board. The tips below will help you be sure you’re prepared! 

March is Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month began in 1987. It is a dedicated month to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. Here are six articles to enhance your knowledge of women’s history. 

WHAT IS CTE MONTH?

It is time to celebrate CTE Month! CTE does so much for Spirit Box Teams and DECA. 

“Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.” (Association for Career & Technical Education)

The History of Black History Month

Black History Month originated with an idea by Dr. Carter G. Woodson 1915, starting as “Negro History Week”. This week was established with the intention of highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans and African descendants. American schools and other entities have historically excluded this history, out many of these individuals who have made tremendous contributions to our country. 

When your school decides to operate a store with Spirit Box, you get so much more than a vending machine. When you order a Spirit Box, you also obtain access to the Teacher & Advisor portal. This portal offers an ever-growing list of resources to help make teaching simple. You'll find resources for each of the areas below.

Are you ready for a new calendar year? Is your Spirit Box team? A new year means new possibilities for both you and your school-based enterprise. Taking action now can help set you up for success when the new year begins. Let’s talk about a few ways you can get started!

In Part 1 of this article, we covered what SBE certification means, as well as the first five standards judges use as criteria to award Bronze, Silver and Gold-level certifications. In this article, we will describe the final four standards, as well as provide a glimpse at what comes after you submit your documentation.

In this article, you’ll learn about the first five standards used to gauge certification and a summary of the activities required for each. You can find the details for each standard and submission requirements in the DECA Chapter Certification document.