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Feel Uncomfortable Asking for a Raise? Start With Clear Communication
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/23/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/23/26

Feel Uncomfortable Asking for a Raise? Start With Clear Communication

Feel uncomfortable asking for a raise even though you want more? Here’s how clear communication and understanding your options can help you move up without resentment or guessing.

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How to Get Promoted at Work by Taking Ownership
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/22/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/22/26

How to Get Promoted at Work by Taking Ownership

Doing your job well is not enough to get promoted. Here’s how taking ownership and solving problems builds leverage and puts you in position for more pay and responsibility.

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Don’t Know If You Should Hire Yet? Start Smaller Than You Think
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/21/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/21/26

Don’t Know If You Should Hire Yet? Start Smaller Than You Think

Not sure if you’re ready to hire full-time? Here’s how starting with part-time help can create space in your small business without taking on big risk.

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Hire Before You Need To: How Hiring Ahead of Growth Scales a Small Business
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/20/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/20/26

Hire Before You Need To: How Hiring Ahead of Growth Scales a Small Business

Most small business owners wait too long to hire. Here’s why hiring before you “need” to can change your growth trajectory.

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How to Know If Someone Is a Good Hire (Before It Costs You Money)
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/18/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/18/26

How to Know If Someone Is a Good Hire (Before It Costs You Money)

Hiring is always a risk in a small business. Here’s how to know if someone is a good hire by evaluating character, interview behavior, and reputation before it costs you money.

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How to Hire Someone You Don’t Fully Know (Without Ruining the Relationship)
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/17/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/17/26

How to Hire Someone You Don’t Fully Know (Without Ruining the Relationship)

Here’s how I structured a three-year commitment to remove pressure, protect the relationship, and give both sides room to actually perform.

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How to Hire in a Small Industry Without Burning Bridges
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/16/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/16/26

How to Hire in a Small Industry Without Burning Bridges

Hiring in a small industry is different. When everyone knows everyone, one bad hire can ripple. Here’s how I think about building a team without overcommitting or burning bridges.

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How I Think About Hiring (and the Risk of Getting It Wrong)
Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/14/26 Hiring & Team Erik Devash 2/14/26

How I Think About Hiring (and the Risk of Getting It Wrong)

Hiring in a small business is always a risk. Here’s how I think about hiring, what I look for beyond resumes, and why knowing when to let someone go is just as important as knowing when to hire.

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