Mystery Shoppers Unite

It's no secret. Mystery shopping has been around for a very long time, yet it still mystifies most. Mystery shopping has made a way for many people to make an extra income by doing somethng that we all love to do; Shopping. The exciting thing about being a mystery shopper is that you get to blend in with the crowd. No one suspects who you are and you are evaluating every single little detail without beingt detected. Whether you range in age from teenager to senior, you can be a mystery shopper. There are no limits.

Companies value and need the candid opinions of real consumers. They need consumers like you and me to tell them how well their employees and facilities are performing. They get the valuable insight they need and you get all the benefits of this GREAT job! How else could you make $10, $20, $40 even up to $90 for shopping from home, or spending the day with your kids, or eating your meals at great restaurants? What other employer gives you clothes, makeup, household goods, and kids toys for FREE just for doing your job?

Becoming a secret shopper is a great way to get the extras in life.

So exactly how much money can you make as a mystery shopper?

As much or as little as you want. Even if you work during the day, you can always take assignments and work nights or just weekends. The amount of assignments you decide to take on will determine how much money you can make.

You are never obligated to take any assignment. You can pick and choose what is good for you. Plenty of people out there are making a full-time income by mystery shopping. The tricks of the trade for maximizing their income is avoiding the mistakes that drain their earnings and completing as many shops as possible.

So what companies are hiring?

Just about all of them! My suggestion is for you to sign up to as many companies as you can.

Here is a complete list below;

A Closer Look - http://www.a-closer-look.com/
Customer Perspectives - http://www.customerperspectives.com/
Beyond Hello- http://beyondhello.com/
iMyst- http://www.imyst.com/
BARE International - http://www.bareinternational.com/
Intelli-shop - http://www.intelli-shop.com/
Full Scope - http://www.fullscopemysteryshopping.com/
Certified Reports- http://www.certifiedreports.com/
EPMS- https://www.epmsonline.com/
Maritz- https://www.maritzmysteryshopping.com/home/Default.aspx
Quality Assessements - http://www.qams.com/
BMA- http://www.mystery-shopping.com/
ServiceCheck- http://www.servicecheck.com/
Spies in Disguise - http://www.spiesindisguise.com/main.asp
Quest For Best - http://www.questforbest.com/
Confero - http://www.conferoinc.com/
Trend Source - http://www.trendsource.com/
CheckMark - http://www.trendsource.com/
MarketForce - https://www.marketforceshopper.com/XP2/
ATHPower - http://www.athpoweronline.com/
Stratmar - http://www.stratmar.com/
Customer 1st- http://www.customer-1st.com/shopper/default.asp

Top 5 Recession Proof Businesses

With economists continuing to revise their estimate of when the economy will recover, its time to review your future options to ensure you make it through the times of economic distress. I don't know many people who feel "secure" in their current job, and within the last year I have come to know many people who are looking to launch their own business. Take it from me - the best kind of business to start up is one that can be recession proof.

I have categorizerd quite a few recession proof businesses that require little start up costs. All that's necesary to make it succeed is your own will and drive.

1. Cosmetics

One of the industries considered recession proof businesses is cosmetics. Women continue to want to look beautiful despite any financial considerations and will continue to spend money on cosmetics. In the fourth quarter of 2008, Avon's net income rose 80%! This strength through a recession makes cosmetics an ideal business to pursue. You can be a cosmetic maker wherever you live regardless of your past experiences and educational background, which is the beauty of this business.

To find out how you can start your own cosmetic's line Click Here or if you decide that you want to jump on the gravy train of an already established company go to Avon.com or Arbonne.com and inquire about becoming an independent consultant for their company.


2. Moving Service

How many times have you or someone you know moved into an apartment or a house and couldn't find anyone to assist with with moving and clean-up? Many single parents and even just busy people in general don't have time to do this on their own.

Believe it or not moving service businesses are highly slept on and you can make decent money with a moving service. Your company can be the one to get everything ready for the folks before they move in and you can even help folks move to their new location. You could very well make $5000 per week with a moving service company.

There are a lot of people out there who would gladly pay someone to take care of the cleaning and shaping of their new digs. This service could also be marketed to people who buy new homes, moving into new apartments and even those who have lost their homes and need help cleaning out their foreclosures.


3. Information Technology (IT)

Despite the bursting of the information technology (IT) bubble that played a key role in the recession of the early 2000s, information technology is still the fastest growing sector in the United States economy. That's because the information technology sector isn't confined to so-called tech companies. Every mid-size to large company relies heavily on information technology to get business done.

If you specialize in this field. You could easily earn cash in hours, even days. You can put up flyers, hand out business cards in your area and even advertising your business on Craigslist or place in ad in the paper. You could fix computer systems, installation of anti-virus software, database administration and etc. And if you are good with designing websites that's even more cash flow into your pockets.



4. Resume Service

If you have a good computer and a laser printer, consider starting your own resume writing service. There are lots of unemployed (and employed) people who would like to have a nice looking resume to land them their new job. The thing is that most people don't know how to put together resumes believe it or not. And here is where you would come in. You could charge a bargain price of $25 up to several hundred dollars per resume. You will probably want to establish a pricing chart based on both the length and complexity of the resume.


5. Secretarial Service - Typing / Transcription / Proofreading

Many small businesses and individuals have a need for these services, but not enough need to hire a temp through an agency or even keep a fulltime employee. And at this point and time outsourcing seems to be the way to go. Assuming you've got a computer, a printer, and e-mail (and the necessary skills), you're all set. Some executives and doctors or attorneys just need someone to keep an account of their schedules, check their email and voicemail. The assignments can vary. Be prepared to charge by the job, not by the hour. Here are quite a few places where you can advertise your service and even place bids on services needed. You can go to Elance.com or VirtualAssistants.com and check it out.