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If you know you have been working hard and you haven’t gotten a raise in a while, it might be a good time to talk to your boss. The economy is on the rise and most companies are starting to make a little more money again. However asking for money can be hard to do. Here are a few tips to help you earn a little extra money.

Attract Positive Attention
Between one and six months before you ask for a raise find out if your company offers any kind of business training courses or team building training . If they don’t, find one you can attend that is not sponsored by your work. After attending put the tips you learn to action daily in your job. This will make you boss and those higher up take notice of you. Going to a training without needing to can show that you are loyal to the company and you want to learn to do better in your job.

Ask at the Right Moment
There is no bigger mistake than asking at the wrong time. Obviously when your boss is in a bad mood may not be the best time to talk to them about getting a raise. If you can help it, wait until your boss gives you some kind of praise . Try not to ask for a raise when your boss has just been passed over for a raise as that is almost a sure fire way to not get a raise.

Make it About the Company
Instead of making it about you, show your boss why you deserve a raise. Show them the money you have earned the company, saved, or otherwise improved the corporate culture.

Ask for Specifics
Know the fair market value of your position and ask for it. Let them know that you know your own value and you feel that you deserve to be paid like it. Don’t forget that if you already have professional training and development it might be worth getting a little more money as the market value of those skills goes up.

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