Become a mystery shopper
When I was pregnant with my oldest (now eight), I went along with my cousin while she mystery shopped at a local Kmart. As we walked around, I couldn’t believe she was actually getting paid to walk around the store and shop.
I later went online and found out how to start mystery shopping myself. At the time I was not looking for anything full-time, just a way to earn a few extra bucks or maybe a free dinner. An that is exactly what I did. After weeding through different companies (many want you to pay them for access to jobs), I found one that kept me busy for months. I visited hardware shops, restaurants and other local shops. I usually had to make a purchase (save your receipts, your costs are refunded) and then go online afterwards to answer questions and leave comments about my experience.
I was either paid by check a few weeks later, or via free dinner (which was really fun for my husband and I – eating at nice restaurants for free).
I no longer mystery shop myself as I just do not have the time to do so. But if you are looking to earn some extra money, mystery shopping is a lot of fun.Â
But is it right for you?
As a mystery shopper, you can go to restaurants, stores, hairdressers, grocery stores, amusement parks or any other businesses as a customer. The purpose of these visits are to evaluate the customer service (actual service, knowledge of staff, cleanliness, etc.) that is being offered.
Mom’s Talk Network recently released an ebook about mystery shopping titled How to Become a Mystery Shopper. It covers important topics including:
What a mystery shopper does and WHY
Demand for mystery shoppers
What it takes to be a mystery shopper
How much can you earn as a mystery shopper?
How to get mystery shopping jobs
What scams to look out for
This guide would have saved me a lot of time back when I was looking to start mystery shopping. The price is low (only $13.97 – MUCH less than many leading websites are charging for mystery shopper info.) and you download your ebook after making payment. It is also backed by a 30-day money back guarantee.
Mystery shopping was really fun for me and helped me earn between $50-$100 a month working very part-time hours. If you enjoy shopping and have a good eye for detail, mystery shopping might be a good fit for you.
[tags]Mystery Shopping, Start Your Own Business, Work at Home, Get Paid To Shop[/tags]
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