Demonstrate that you're committed to a future with the company. And as you discuss future work goals, slip in concrete examples of how you've already saved the company dollars, or increased sales. Study your boss to learn which parts of your job are most important to him or her - because those are the responsibilities that will get you a raise. There's nothing more self-defeating than independently choosing to spend considerable effort on a task and learning later that your boss thought little of your dedication. If you choose to work overtime to learn new skills, make sure your boss knows it - you don't want him or her thinking you're there because you can't handle your current responsibilities.
Communication is key to staying on the same wavelength.
Quantify improvements where you can. Look how tired I am. In order to create a strategy, you've got to know the game rules. Ask about your company's Human Resource policies. You may feel prepared for your review, with a negotiation strategy in mind, and feel suddenly stopped in your tracks when your company unexpectedly goes through an expansion, downsizing, or other situation limiting cash flow.