Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Why Businesses Fail
Starting a business may seem like a promising venture, especially when we hear success stories all around us. Unfortunately, for every business that becomes successful, there are many more that fail. It is estimated that only 80 percent of startups will make it past...
Love something
I figured I would see him before he died. And the rain made for a beautiful laser show. By no stretch of the imagination am I a fan of Ozzy Osbourne. But after some legendary artists have been kicking the bucket the last few years, I decided to start seeing "legends,"...
Business in the real world
As an old friend and fellow entrepreneur once said, sometimes business can go over "like explosive diarrhea in a crowded pool." Being an entrepreneur is a juxtaposition. You have more flexibility than most, but you work more than most. Entrepreneurs are the only...
Tips for Hiring Seasonal Workers
The holidays are among the best days of the year if you are a shopper because almost everybody offers a special. But if you are a business owner, surviving the holidays can be a nightmare due to tricky inventory and staffing logistics. The holiday season unofficially...
“Mentor”
No one has ever called me that before. I've been doing it for years, but no one has ever said it. He messaged... It was the first time I have been called a mentor And from a stranger at that. I helped him with a reply. Do you ever do something because it feels right?...
Stop Juggling, Start Balancing
Running a business can get pretty hectic, especially if the company is just starting out. If not handled right, the chaos can begin to feel overwhelming, and while some business owners thrive when things seem to be out of control, many others can feel burdened by the...
Don’t have employees. Have a team.
The goal isn't to have employees. Have a team. When is the last time that you thanked your team or those that contribute to your success?
Why bad times provide the best memories
Ready for a cliché? Life is what you make of it. As summer ends I think of camping adventures over the years. Before my wife and I had kids we would camp in tents. After our first was born we got a small pop-out camper. Something similar to this. Our first camper...
Different Ways to Grow an Online Business
The number of entrepreneurs selling their products online continues to grow each day. This growth is aided by the fact that more people are looking online for certain products and services, instead of looking at brick-and-mortar stores. However, this newfound...
