Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing BlogWomen are Amazing
My wife of 11 years is out for a few days and it's life altering. Shout out to all the parents. Especially single parents. Running a house full of kids, laundry, school drop-offs and pickups before, after, and in between work, and homework in the afternoon, all while...
Better Presentation Skills for Business Owners
You might have a revolutionary idea, but you cannot convince other people to get behind it if you do not know how to sell it effectively. The success of any business is largely due to its owner’s skills that help land lucrative accounts. We now live in...
Suck it up and allow your employees to work remotely
Whether you want to allow employees to work remotely, or not, you may not have a choice. As younger generations continue to increase in their percentage of the workforce, the mentality of millennials is spreading. People want freedom. Freedom is the new currency. And...
Need More Manpower? Consider a Contractor
Hiring a full-time employee is a big commitment. If you aren’t happy with their work, it can be difficult to terminate them. One option is to go with a contractor instead. Independent contractors are often the more flexible choice. If your workload is high, you can...
Save Time. Batch Your Emails.
What if you could save an hour or two a day? You can. Minimize your distractions. A great example is batching emails. I save an estimated 1-2 hours a day by batching emails to once a day, sometimes twice. But never more. Business owners that receive a lot of...
Quitting Your Day Job is Scary
I was recently asked, "what advice would you give other entrepreneurs about quitting their day job?" It's a great question. And there's not one correct answer. But here's my attempt to answer it, and some of my thoughts on related questions. First of all, mentally...
Why small businesses should care about Net Neutrality’s repeal
When people go online, they intend to connect to any website they want. They expect that their Internet provider, whether cable or phone company, will not throttle their data or connect them to websites, applications, and content that they did not consciously choose....
Utah’s Parks Dazzle in Winter
As an entrepreneur, a getaway is mandatory from time-to-time to stay sane. While I love the beach and ocean breezes, none of which my home state has, Utah has a unique beauty of it's own. Especially during winter. Utah is famous for its breathtaking state and national...
Don’t Let Christmas Break the Bank
People tend to spend more during the holiday season than during any other time of the year. The gifts, décor, and holiday entertaining all add up. Unfortunately, people often spend beyond their means, creating a shortfall when January rolls around. Moderation is the...