Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Time away from my family is time that I can never get back
Family-Work-Life balance is very important to me. I don't take time away from my family lightly. Even when it's for something exciting like building a lakefront cabin. Besides the beautiful scenery and capturing amazing storms rolling through, time away from my family...
Simple Business Startup Blueprint
Successful business startups have nothing that you don't have. Some will say that you need venture capital, but I don't believe that you NEED it one bit. It can help in some cases, but if you have a good product then you will rise to the top, regardless of funding....
The Importance of Goal Setting
Many people start a business with only a hope that it will prove profitable. They may fail to think through the planning and goal setting stages that are critical to the foundation of a business. If you are going to invest your hard-earned money in a potential...
Being an entrepreneur…
Being an entrepreneur of any kind is infinitely harder than anyone thinks that hasn't actually tried it. Despite the exhaustive level of commitment you need to be successful, for anyone testing the waters and considering doing your own thing, do it. It's worth it. The...
Make Your Business Stand Out
Unless your product is a one-of-a-kind, it’s probably facing a sea of competitors. You know that your business is the best, but the challenge is to convince others. Standing out from the crowd is a constant pursuit. Here are a few tips for mastering...
“put a computer in the bathroom”
My 3 year old wants me to put a computer in the bathroom. Why? Because I told him he could earn chore money by working and taking out the bathroom garbage. Since his only concept of work is dad on a computer, he now thinks his work/chores requires a computer in the...
Avoid These Business Plan Pitfalls
Business plans are necessary for birthing a successful company or ensuring that an existing business doesn't plateau. They can be a powerful tool for ensuring business growth, but they can also hamper a business if they are not properly executed. As you...
Productivity Tools for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have so much to do and not much time to do it. They must run their business, stay healthy, build their relationships with loved ones, and more. Fortunately, there are a number of resources that business owners can draw on to make their lives easier. ...
Dedication knows no limits
The neighborhood kids put up flags in front of houses throughout the surrounding blocks for major holidays/patriotic occasions. Even today, in a blizzard.
