Mystery Shopping Tip for Feburary 20, 2009

National Services Group out of Ohio They've been around over 25 years. They pay by check, not paypal. They do compliance work (i.e. making sure the store asks for id when selling liquor).

At the moment, they've got some great casual dinning restaurant shops right now. Looks like mostly Midwest, Southeast and East Coast. They use the SASSIE sytem.

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Make Money with Paid Surveys Tip for Feb 19

You need to check out one of my all time, favorite survey companies - Viewpoint Forum They've been very consistent about fair payment vs survey time. The qualifying surveys only take a couple minutes. Payout is at $10 and the check usually arrives in a couple weeks

I've done several surveys where I was sent household products (i.e. all purpose cleaner, laundry soap). Two week supply, then just do a 10-15 minute survey at the end of two weeks. Can't say enough good things about this company.

If you do get to do samples, be sure you keep all the paperwork and instructions. They may contain a reference number needed for the survey.

A fun item they do is take ideas for quick polls on their homepage from users. The user is awarded points towards the payout.

1) Check out Viewpoint.
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Make Money Mystery Shopping Tip of the Day

IntelliShop, based out of Ohio. Uses SASSIE login & job board application. You need a paypal account to be paid. Variety of mystery shops. I was just offered a quick one for a major fast food chain. Not close enough for me to make it worthwhile gas-wise, but a good opportunity for someone in the area. Also offered luxury car shops You do have to prove yourself to get some of the shops. You are rated based on performance. In otherwords, you do a good job on the easier ones, you have a better shot at the more involved ones.

The company was featured on Good Morning America

This company is legit. Remeber, mystery shopping may or may not have shops in your local area depending upon the client & the size of your town. Never pay to do a mysterday. I mean, don't pay for a list or to get started. A legitimate company may ask you to make a purchase at the store you are shopping for which you are reimbursed (or allowed to return). Always keep receipts, business cards and copies of your report so you can keep track of payments due to you.

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