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Surefire Ways To Earn More While You Sleep

1. JUST SLEEP

As researchers had found, sleep can improve your concentration, boost your cognitive function, reduce your stress levels, and even increase your Emotional Quotient (EQ). But aside from these, it can also increase your salary! An additional hour of sleep per week has shown an increase in salary by 1.5% over the length of a season and 4.9% over the length of a few years. This increase is due to the positive effect of sleep on productivity.

2. CREATE A PAID BLOG

By constantly writing or blogging about a certain topic, you become sort of expert on that topic. In order to get started, your blog must have a thematic niche such as fashion, finance, or parenting. Preoccupy your time by improving the blog’s design and content. Then, start earning by placing advertisements or becoming an affiliate partner. The most feasible ways to earn money from your blog are paid advertisements, paid articles, offering courses, and selling books.

Curious on how much a successful blogger can make? Well, they can earn as much as S$5,000 a day.

3. SELL YOUR PRODUCTS ONLINE

Capitalize on your products to support your business and your clients’ needs. Online platforms are a great way to sell your products. You simply have to put a page, employ a shopping cart, and promote it. If you are designing a yoga sportswear collection, consider launching it online to receive a stream of revenue even as you sleep.

4. BE AN INVESTOR

According to Investopedia, an investment is a monetary asset bought with the assumption that it will provide income in the future or be sold at a higher price. Investments in Singapore include the purchase of stocks, bond, gold bars, and properties. Fortunately, you do not have to be regularly present to operate these investments. Start by knowing more about the different investment types and how each one works through indulging on the free resources available physically and virtually.

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Sources: 1,2,& 3

How To Travel For Free And Get Paid In The Process

1. WORK AT A CRUISE SHIP

Cruise on the clear blue seas without spending a cent by getting a job at an international cruise line. Cruise lines all over the world are in constant need of staff such as entertainers, waitresses, and housekeepers. Find a job that suits you best to get the free boarding and your desired pay. With few opportunities to spend your money while on the cruise, you are sure to come home with more money than you left with!

2. BE A MYSTERY SHOPPER

Mystery shoppers are individuals that the company hires to pose as regular clients in order to evaluate their services and products. Feedback about their experiences are given to the stores, groceries, and restaurants. In most cases mystery shoppers are hired locally, but there are overseas mystery shopping assignments too. However, these assignments are usually given to experienced mystery shoppers. Work towards it!

3. FIND JOBS AT HOSTELS, RESTAURANTS OR RESORTS

In exchange for free bedroom accommodation, why don’t you work in either the hostel’s front desk or the cleaning services? Hostels are usually looking for new staff and the same goes for resorts. For resorts, you make take on jobs on the front desk, restaurant, and entertainment department.

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Lying on the country’s classified ads are cafe or restaurant job opportunities. Flip it open and apply. Explore your options to choose the best working hour that fits your travel itineraries.

4. OPEN A MOVING COMPANY

Get paid to head on a road trip by delivering furniture, animals, and other items from one destination to another by opening your own moving company. Professional movers pack the client’s items carefully and deliver them safely through trucks or vans. If you are up to the task then this is an idea that you must consider.

5. TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD

Hundreds of job opportunities that cater to TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certified individuals, native English speakers or people who are fluent in the said language. A simple way to make a buck is to check out Dave Sperling’s ESL Cafe.

ESL Cafe is a website that is open for people who teach English and provides them students from around the world. You may send your resume or C.V. to schools and individuals in South Korea, China, Japan, and other locations.

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Sources: 1 & 2

Crucial Things To Consider Before Venturing Off To Your Next Job

In the beginning of the year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore forewarned its citizens that the economy may go through a period of uncertainty as the likelihood for trading partners remain down in the dumps. This negative tone caused companies to be more cautious of hiring and even a bank as huge as Barclays axed about 100 Singaporean employees last January. Moreover, short-term contracts started to rise.

So if you are venturing off to a different field to maintain your career’s stability, please consider these things first:

1. DETERMINE YOUR VALUE

Before accepting any offers, you must determine your value earlier on. Your last salary does not only dictate what makes you valuable. Your skills and personality play a part too. How much is your potential employer willing to pay for those?

2. NEGOTIATE YOUR SALARY

You have the right to ask for better working conditions when negotiating for a new position. Negotiating a salary is a conversation that aims to reach an agreement with someone whose interests are not perfectly aligned with yours. Everyone with the right strategy and conversation tools can sway the opinion of another through a pleasant talk.

Start by conducting research on the company and their average salary offerings. Review the appropriate amount of wage on the online salary calculators such as Payscale.com and Hudson.sg. Then talk to the recruiters or the people on the same field as yours about the subject. The data collected will be your weapon throughout the negotiation.

3. KNOW THE WORK EXPENSES

Aside from the salary, know the expenses you might be spending in your “next” workplace. The transportation and food costs depend on the area you are eyeing on. If these benefits are included to your salary already, it will make a huge difference to how much you save.

4. WEIGH THE POSSIBILITY FOR RELOCATION

As you steer your career in a new direction, you may have applied for jobs outside the country. Before you land the overseas position, consider how it will affect your family and relationships. Furthermore, determine if the company willing to cover for your moving expenses.

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Sources: 1, 2, & 3

Is Home Office Heaven Or Hell For You?

Working from home used to be an idea that graced infomercials few years ago but in the new generation, it has become increasingly common. According to the data collated by Global Workplace Analytics, there are approximately 10 to 15 million home-based businesses. Before making any decisions to jump on the “home office” bandwagon, you must first weigh its advantages and disadvantages.

ADVANTAGES

Given the opportunity to be your own boss, you may be able to do things you love and get paid for it. Since you do not have a supervisor beside you, your passion will fuel your creativity and productivity. In fact, a Stanford University study showed that call center employees from China reported increased performance by 12% and higher work satisfaction as they worked from home.

Aside from this, having a home office can give you one thing that you might be itching for – freedom! You start by building your own working environment that you are most comfortable with. With this power of autonomy, you will notice that little things you do can make a huge difference.

Freedom also entails that you hold your own work schedule. Setting your own hours can mean that you get to drive your children to school, you can go out for private errands during lunch, and you won’t miss out on your children’s school presentations. This means that you are able to do more of what you really love.

DISADVANTAGES

After hearing its advantages, working from home may sound like a dream come true but you have to take note of its disadvantages too. One prominent downside to many home offices is the vulnerability to distractions such as accessible electronic devices, noisy family members, and many household tasks.

Another disadvantage is higher utility costs, especially if you barely leave your home. This is why you should make it a habit to conserve energy through simple strategies such as scheduling your air conditioning use, reducing indoor heat by painting your rooms white, or working at the brightest part of the house.

Lastly, since most people meet new people and make friends in the workplace, professionals who are working from home may experience loneliness, isolation, and depression. As they are plucked away from their previous co-workers and bosses, staying in touch with them can remedy the situation.

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Bottom line: When you are shifting towards the home office, you must consider all its possible factors – both good and bad. If possible, you may split your time between the home office and the workplace.

Sources: 1,2,3,& 4

4 Enchanting Ways To Run A Business Like Taylor Swift

Whether you are captivated by her or not, Taylor Swift is a smart businesswoman who has been making all the right decisions lately. A proof of her success was her album 1989 that sold millions of copies worldwide. To top that off, her current net worth is US$80 million (about S$111 million) according to Forbes.

From nurturing her relationship with her fans to embracing her authenticity, here are the 4 Enchanting Ways To Run A Business Like Taylor Swift:

1. CREATE AN EXCLUSIVE CIRCLE

If your product has a limited-edition content, customers can create a common circle wherein it is exclusive to them alone.

For instance, Taylor Swift’s CDs sold successfully not only because of her infectious music but also because of her personalized memorabilia (such as the limited Polaroid photo sets) as well as special fan codes (to win a personal meeting with her). Those who buy the CDs will immediately share its contents to their friends or social media. That is free advertising at its best!

Mimic this by offering occasional discounts and exclusive promotions. Keep your customers in the loop by sending out electronic announcements and decorating your shop with attractive posters.

2. UNDERSTAND YOUR AUDIENCE

Aside from talking to them genuinely, you must actively listen to what your target audience has to say. Take it from Taylor who not only showed her audience that she listens to them but also gets in their inside jokes (in reference to the “no its becky” tee).

Business owners who want to make the brand seem more approachable can interact and join in the discussions of the consumers thru social media. Accept feedback and take necessary actions to improve your business.

3. BE YOUR TRUE SELF

If you closely observe Taylor Swift during the awards season, you will realize that she is singing and dancing like she owns the place! She is not afraid to be her fun and quirky self that marches to the beat of her own drum.

As entrepreneurs, it is your duty to uphold your values and vision even if it is not aligned with what is on trend today. Avoid losing your consumers by staying true to yourself in your advertising/marketing campaigns.

4. APPRECIATE YOUR CONSUMERS

Aside from her killer dance moves, Taylor is known for having a strong bond with her fans. In fact, she personally invited 89 of her fans to her homes to provide feedback and listen to her 1989 album before it was released. This is a great technique to increase consumer satisfaction.

Channel your inner Swift by showing gratitude to your loyal consumers. Manifest your appreciation to your consumers by saying “Thank You” in person or by sending an electronic “Thank You note”.

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This simple and inexpensive gesture will impact the way they view you and your company as it will make them feel valued and special.

Sources: 1 & 2

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