Is Secret Shopping For You!

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IS SECRET SHOPPING FOR YOU?



Need quick cash? Perhaps, you’re a recentcollege graduate or stay at home Mom looking for fast cash.Or maybe you are between jobs, recently retired, lookingto increase your cash flow.

Join the exciting ranks of the Secret Shopper also known as Mystery Shopper, earn quick cash while satisfying your Shopping Addiction.

Secret Shoppers are hired to shop many service orientedcompanies. These might include banks, supermarkets,salons, clothing stores, record shops, gas stations andmore. Typically companies use the Secret Shoppers’ findingsto enhance their company.

Background:Retailers across the country often hire market researchcompanies to evaluate the quality of their services tocustomers. So they might evaluate where there is a needfor improvement.

These market research companies hire Secret Shoppers to evaluate assigned companies. They request the SecretShopper assume the role of a regular customer andpurchase an assigned item in a store, restaurant, giftshop, supermarket, even beauty salons.

After the visit to the shop the Secret Shopperis requested to report on their findings at thestore. Were they courteous? Did they answer questions? Didthey wait on the shopper promptly? Or was the store clean,neat, orderly?

The Secret Shopper is usually reimbursedand is allowed to to keep the purchase.

Also note Secret Shoppers are not considered employees’ but freelance contractors who are responsible for paying their own taxes.

You will never get rich Secret Shopping. Consider SecretShopping a part time gig. Most shoppers report it is a fun way to make quick cash and score a f*ree merchandise.

Typically the Secret Shopper is paid $6 and up per assignment. Once you’ve gained experience and are deemed trustworthy to finishassignments you will get the coveted higher paying jobswhich start at $10 to $100 per assignment.

The number of assignments you receive per week depends on the numberof clients in your location. The more clients, themore assignments you will receive.

First Shops:Rachel is a college student who recently signed up with a Secret Shopping company. She states, "who wouldn’t love to shop and eat forfree." She was paid $6 for the first shop assignment. Andreimbursed for the meal. She now receives assignmentsevery week. And finds it easy to schedule her shops aroundher school assignments and classes. Rachael also statesshe would recommend Secret Shopping to anyone looking tomake extra cash.

Right about now you are probably thinking How do I get started?First evaluate your background...is Secret Shopping a goodmatch for your personality, background, skills?

Requirements:-You must be very well organized.-You must be able to read and understand assignments.-You must complete assignments promptly. -You must be able to write objectively and precisely. -Reliability and trustworthiness are a must.

Equipment: Reliable transportation Computer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone line. Internet access, email address.

Getting Started:The registration process is simple. Join one of the manysecret shopper companies. You Surf to the websiteand fill out the online application. Once yourapplication is processed you will be added to a database ofsecret Shoppers. The company will inform you when a shopis available in your area. You will have the choice toaccept or decline the shop. So be sure to provide an emailaddress and telephone numbe that you check often so youwill not miss any important shop opportunities.

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