Damon Burton

Most workplaces allow music to be played during work hours. It could be piped in through a central sound system for the entire workplace. As an alternative, individual workers may listen to their own playlists on their computers or through mobile devices. The question...

March 2 is Read Across America Day. The observance, which coincides with the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss, aims to promote reading, particularly for children and young adults. Schools, libraries, and community centers across the country participate in...

Almost every manager will encounter an employee who is tough to handle. This can be especially distressing when this employee seemed to be easy to work with during the hiring process but later revealed their true colors. Even if the employee is performing their job...

A smart entrepreneur knows how to seize money-making opportunities, and one way to do that is by capitalizing on holidays, including Valentine’s Day. Most people know the day as an occasion for lovers to profess their mutual affection by giving cards, gifts, and...

The life of an entrepreneur can be very stressful. Challenges in business cannot be avoided, and at times, they may feel overwhelming. The problem is that a stressful life increases the risk of cardiovascular illness. Heart attack remains a leading cause of death in...

The Super Bowl is the most anticipated sporting event of the year. This year’s Super Bowl is expected to draw millions of visitors. In other parts of the country, people will flock to restaurants and bars to watch the game on big screens in the company of friends....

Owning a company can be a very rewarding endeavor, but it can also be a stressful one. You feel the weight of needing to turn a profit even as an avalanche of expenses pile up. There are payroll costs, insurance bills, marketing expenses, and more. If you want to grow...

Achieving a good work-life balance is a lifestyle choice—but not necessarily an easy one. It can be difficult to juggle the requirements of a career as well as family life, spiritual enrichment, personal wellness, and more. Most Americans have difficulty balancing...

January is National Thank You Month and a prime reason to show gratitude to the people who are responsible for the success of your business. Before January slips away, take the time to thank your patrons, employees, business partners, and others who help your company...