Money is a major ingredient/tool for survival. They say food, shelter and clothing are the basics of life and that is quite true. But with what do we get those basic necessities? It's only right to say that as an adult, Money is the principal thing. Without money, one would struggle to survive and would in a sense be 'living' but not really be 'alive'.

No wonder we go to great lengths to position ourselves in a place where we can at least make enough to be alive. Making more money is one thing, being financially successful is another. https ://smartsmssolutions.com/blog/120-sms-marketing/personal-development/1546-how-to-be-financially-successful

Why making more money concerns you.

Money is the one thing that no one ever has enough or too much of. It is unarguably one of the most difficult things to hold on to, comes in slowly and goes out swiftly.

Many people today work hard and smart to ensure they make a decent living for themselves and their families. But as we all can agree on, it is not an easy thing to do. Despite the best efforts some individuals put in, they do not make what is commensurate with their efforts and this can be disheartening.

In some cases, government policies and the economic situation makes it difficult for people to have enough despite their best efforts. And in reality, despite the efforts put in by world governments, the prediction for world economies cannot always be relied upon. Natural disasters are one thing that could turn a vibrant economy upside down among other things. So, while you may be currently making enough money, you really cannot say what your financial strength would look like in time to come.

For this reason, you need to have more than one source of income

This article provides practical tips on how you can make more money legitimately.

How to make more money

If you do not have a job, the first thing to do would be to get a job or start up a business.

If you already have a job, you will need to get a second job or a "side hustle" to make more money. Your ability to get a second job depends on how flexible your current job is. If you currently have a job that gives you time, you can choose to take up a second job or engage in a side hustle which could be a small business you run at the end of your work hours. We've put together a list of 10 best side hustle ideas for employees. https ://smartsmssolutions.com/blog/118-sms-marketing/small-business/1531-10-best-side-hustle-business-ideas-for-an-employee

To make more money, do any one or more of the following:

• Start a drop shipping business: this is one business that you can do with little stress or capital

• Invest: you can also decide to make your money get you more money by investing in shares or real estate.

• Is your attic/store full or rarely used items? How about putting up a sign that shows what items you have available and saying they are up for rent? That is a really cool way to make money.

• If you have a vehicle, you can sign up for e-hailing services such as Uber and engage in that when you can

• In this era of e-commerce, there is always a need for delivery service. This is something you can engage in and get rewarded for.

• You can also sign up to online marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr for freelance jobs.

• Something else you can do is to work extra shifts or overtime at your current job. This is not always the best way to go considering the fact that the aim is to have multiple streams of income. But if it works for you, then you should engage in it.

If the ways mentioned above do not appeal to you, here's a compilation of trending businesses in Nigeria. https ://smartsmssolutions.com/blog/80-news/1425-trending-businesses-in-nigeria

The most important thing is to be consistent in any of the above-mentioned methods/ways that you are opting for. A lack of consistency would do little to improve your current financial situation. As you engage in your side hustle/second job, do not limit what it can do for you. See how you can expand it and possibly make it a major source of income for you.

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