We all like to think about what it might be like to have a higher income. We might think about what it might be like to win the lottery and what we spend the money on or how much better it would be if we had a bit extra money coming in every month. We might try to imagine what it will be like to clear our debts and be able to buy everything that we wanted. It is not possible for everyone to win the lottery and the odds of achieving this are very low. However, it is possible to increase your income and this could make a really big difference to you.
There are lots of different things that you could do to earn more money. You may think that it is impossible for you to get more, but there should be something that you can do. To start with check and see whether you are entitled to any benefits. You could check on the government website but it could be easier to speak to the Citizens Advice Bureau as they will know who to direct you to and they also will have knowledge of the different benefits and which you may be able to claim.
If you work, then it could be worth finding out whether you could earn more this way. It may be possible to get a pay rise, work some extra hours or even change jobs to one that pays more. These may be things which are unsure about so ask around in the company you work for to find out whether it is worth trying for any of these options. If you cannot find a better paid job internally then you could consider moving to a new job altogether. This is the way most people get a significant pay rise.
You might consider getting a second job to earn some extra money. Obviously this will have to fit around any current jobs you have as well as any family commitments. It may not be easy to find the time, but it is worth consideration. You may find that it could make a big difference to your income.
If you do not want to get a second conventional job or perhaps even a main conventional job then there are options for working from home. Work from home jobs are getting more popular, but it is still very tricky to find a full-time job which pays the same as a job outside of the home. However, there are opportunities to do freelance work which could help. You can pick up small or large jobs, depending on what you are interested in and it should help you to be able to get some extra income. If freelancing is not for you then you can also earn money online doing surveys, watching videos, having a try at free lotteries and even watching television programs. These things will not pay so much but they can be a fun way to get a bit of extra money.
If you have space you could consider getting a lodger, renting out a garage or attic for storage or renting out your driveway. These can be really simple ways to get some extra money. If you do have a spare room then you could consider having a b&b service, but you will need to be prepared to make breakfast for your guests.
Some people choose to start a business. There are lots of things that you could do but it is worth remembering that this could be a risk and you could find that you have to invest quite a bit of money when you first start and this may not be something that you can afford to do. A business takes up a lot of time as well and you may have to learn a lot of new things which means that you will have to be prepared to work hard, learn and spend all the hours you have putting time into it and there will be no guaranteed reward.
Another way that some people make money is by making commission on sales. This can be done in a number of different ways. Some people use catalogues, which they distribute among houses or their friends and family and then they get paid depending on how many things they sell. Some people do this online by linking to products from their website and getting commission if someone buys it as a result of this lead. It can be fun but you will need to know a bit about how to sell and be confident in selling things to others. Doing it offline will mean lots of face to face contact but doing it online will mean that you will need to understand about how to set up a website and how to guide people to looking at it.
