Sunday, September 19, 2010

Increase your income - three tips that show you how

If you are struggling financially and need to increase your income, there are several things that you can do.  This blog post provides three simple income increasing tips to help you out.  However, it is important to note that you should endeavour to be in control of your finances no what your income.  If you are having trouble managing your money on 50k a year, you may still have trouble managing it on 75k a year.  As such, it is important to address a root cause (if there is one) as well.

Tip 1: Increase your income: Work hard at your place of employment, and let your boss know that you are doing a great job. When the time is right, and you have improved your employers bottom line or productivity ask for a raise. Don’t be shy about it, bosses often appreciate your forthrightness and it shows you are confident about your abilities which they will respect.

Tip 2: Actively look for promotions: Take a strong interest in your field of work and actively seek promotional opportunities. The increase in salary will help you pay off your debt and mortgage, as well as increase your savings, much quicker.


Tip 3: Consider a second income: Many people these days run side businesses. It could be a market stall or an Internet business. Find a business that works for you and won't interfere with your day job. Coming to work to sleep after all night doing shift work won’t cut it. But you’d be surprised how a couple of hours in the evening and weekends can bring in extra income. And...making money is a great incentive for working hard and efficiently.

So there you have it, three tips to increase your income.  If you want to learn how to save $1000s a year then check out our 1011 money saving tips e-book.  Click here!

Cheers

Rusty O'Connor

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