MORE TIME, MORE MONEY PART 9
1 Take on some odd jobs.
If have the
knowledge and expertise to do repairs, cleanups or yard work, you can make sure quick cash offering your services for such jobs. In fact,
if you own a truck, you can offer your services to haul away debris
and earn serious money when done on a regular basis.
2 Get a promotion.
If you are
not really comfortable of the idea of asking for a salary raise, the next best thing you can do is earning that
raise by getting a job promotion. It’s a widely
accepted fact that if you do more, you are expected to be paid more. So how about working
towards advancing your career and earning that promotion?
Of course, that would mean you need to perform well and take the necessary steps to highlight
your achievements in a subtle way. However, you
need to check if there is really room for growth in your company. If a promotion
and a salary raise seem out of reach, you may want to set your sights
elsewhere.
3 Sell handmade
products on Etsy.
If you have a
skill of coming up with creative things, you can put up an online store at Etsy and sell your products.
A lot of consumers nowadays
prefer customized and unique products
– from handmade wedding invites
to decorative pieces, check
out a lot of inspiring DIY ideas you can cash on at Pinterest.com.
4 Change your perception and attitude towards
money.
As an employer, you are paid with money to render services. As an entrepreneur, you earn money by selling
and delivering certain products and services. Money, contrary to how many people feel about it is not the root of all evils. However it is also not the
panacea for all your pains along with the world’s
problems and ills. Money is simply an instrument -‐-‐ a tool that allows you to achieve a certain standard
of living that you choose
to pursue.
5 Change how you think about yourself.
You cannot define your character based on running
balance or how much money you earn every month. However, you
need to have the mindset that whatever
amount you earn, you are worth it. If you believe you are a $30, 000 per year employee, shooting for $100, 000
is definitely quite a mind leap. Be ready
to make the necessary career and life choices to enhance your personal ability to earn more money. Instead of
“settling” for a job that simply brings food to the table, if you are confident
you are worth more, you need to make
the necessary
steps to turn things around and take better control
of your finances.
6 Choose to build your career based on income potential.
The basic truth
is we all work for money. And as you already know, there are some jobs than pay more, all without
the need to put in extra hours of backbreaking work. If your primary
motivation is earning more money, then make sure to choose
a career where
you can earn more. Set your goals and take the necessary steps to move up the career ladder.
7 Take time to check your credit
score.
A lot of people
don’t know that one of the fastest ways to save a couple of thousand
dollars is to check your credit score rating and fix error on your report.
By taking time to improve your credit score, you can potentially save thousands
on interest rates every year.
8 Make money by blogging.
If you have extra
time on your hands, blogging is a great way to earn extra income. While this does not give you quick
cash, with several months of solid and
consistent effort, you can actually make a decent income. Get started by securing
a nice domain name and get hosting
service then set up your blog.
9 Write product
reviews.
There are a
number of online sites that pay you a small amount of cash by writing product reviews. If you write fast
and knowledgeable, this may be a great side job for you.
10
Stage homes.
With the
growing number of people selling houses and dealing with the all too real possibility of foreclosure, you can
help people sell their homes by staging it for
a quick sale. If you have a flair for design, then go ahead and offer your services.
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