Posts by Jason Holland
Are You Asking Enough Questions?
Whether you’re intimidated by your boss, afraid to look dumb in front of a coworker, or embarrassed by your lack of knowledge, not asking questions can have serious consequences: failed plans, miscommunication, and stalled innovation.
Read MoreWhat a Theme Park Can Teach You about Business
Say what you will about theme parks. (Too expensive! Too cheesy and artificial!) But at least some of them get one thing right: They bend over backward to make the customer experience as good as it can possibly be. Take, for example, a few conveniences for visitors with young children that I noticed on a recent trip to an unnamed park in Orlando. (Funny … I never even saw these things until I had a little one of my own.)
Read MoreDo You Leave Your Customers Scratching Their Heads?
Doctors are known for their inability to explain to patients, in laymen’s terms, what’s going on. And they’re not alone. In the business world, many companies sabotage customer relationships and lose sales because they use in-house shorthand, jargon, and corporate-speak.
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Common Holiday Scam
Unfortunately, scam artists take advantage of this situation to pose as charities… and then take the money and run. So before you write that check or pull out your credit card…
Read MoreYour One-Stop Shop
A new business recently opened a few blocks from the Early to Rise offices. But it seems to have an identity crisis.
The small shop has perplexed potential customers by offering not just vintage designer threads, but also vegan organic food. And they proudly proclaim this dual identity on their front window sign.
Read More10 Things Jason Holland Loves About Thanksgiving
1. Watching B- and C-level pop stars doing a terrible job of lip syncing from tacky-fantastic parade floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bonus points if they are “playing” an unplugged electric guitar. 2. Another thing about the Thanksgiving parade, which happens only when the weather is extremely cold in New York… watching the…
Read MoreHow Much Is a College Degree Worth?
Yes – you can make it big without a formal education. But some companies require a college degree before they’ll even consider a candidate for a job. So it’s logical to assume that if you encourage your kids to get a master’s degree or Ph.D., it will help them make more money. However, depending on the field they intend to go into, it may not make sense.
Read MoreWhere Are the Superstar Employees Hiding?
Your business is growing rapidly. But you have trouble keeping up with ever-increasing orders, customer service is suffering… and you feel overwhelmed.
Read MoreWhen Ads Are Used for More than Advertising
Pay-per-click (PPC) ads are a cheap, easy, and effective way to advertise your business online. You can set up a Google AdWords account and have a campaign up and running in 15 minutes.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Online Diagnosis
At least three-quarters of all Internet users do health research online, according to a recent article in The New York Times. And one in nine high-speed-connection users do health research on a given day.
Read MoreAre You Unintentionally Advertising for the Other Guy?
No matter what product you’re marketing, keep this in mind. As Jessica says, “Make sure you market for the brand and not just the product.”
Read MoreThe Chocolate Prescription
I was surprised to see Charlie Byrne, Associate Publisher of Early to Rise, emerge from the lunch room with a large chocolate bar.
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