Author: lford

It is getting to be that time of year again. The time with all the hustle and bustle and DEBT! For the next several months, it’s nothing but holiday after holiday and Christmas party after Christmas party. Mystery shopping is a great way to offset the cost of gifts, but it is important to start early. Now is the time! Enroll in mystery shopping for several different companies online and you can start the gift buying early!

 
There are a variety of mystery shopping opportunities for toy stores, specialty shops, and even jewelry stores. While the more expensive locations will not cover the entire price, it can definitely help offset the cost. Maybe this year you are considering a little getaway for the holiday. They have shops for that too! It will take some effort and work on your part, and may take a little away from the vacation; however, it will be a tremendous help come January when you do not have to pay the big bills others will have because of holiday expenditures.

 
Most mystery shops do not allow you to purchase gift cards, in general; and this is often a big holiday item because sometimes you just do not know what to buy your great aunt you have not seen since you were four! It is important to note that there are actually shops out there that are specific for gift cards and pre-paid credit cards! It should be no surprise that these type shops are highly sought by shoppers. So you need to act quickly when you find one in your area.

 
Another way to help save money is with grocery store shops. Everyone throws big holiday parties from October all the way until the New Year, and food costs are pretty high. Even if it is not your party, you always take something. Find a few grocery store shops and get those little expenses that add up reimbursed! And if you are throwing a party, splurge on the grocery store shops to maximize what you get back this party season.
The bottom line is the holiday season is meant to be enjoyed, not meant to sink you into a bottomless pit of debt. Take advantage of these opportunities to save a little of your hard earned money, and still have a wonderful holiday season. And if you like it, maybe you can keep it going year-round and put all that money away for next year’s holiday festivities to be even better.

Do you love to talk on the telephone and earn extra cash at the same time!?

Some people just love talking to people and mystery shops pay for people to chat on the telephone.

Many mystery shops offer telephone shops where you can conveniently stay home, simply dial a number, ask a person several questions, and just record their answers.

These shops pay anywhere from $5 to $15 a call and the best tip is that when you sign up for these telephone jobs during the middle to the end of the month, many companies might pay bonuses to get these jobs done. So you sometimes can make an additional $5 bonus, and if you only make three telephone calls, you can make almost $50 for talking to only a couple of people!

The calls only take about 15 minutes and the total process should not take more than an hour or so. These telephone numbers are toll free so you do not have to pay for these calls since the company pays for them. After the recorded call is made, the company would require you to submit an on-line questionnaire where you answer certain questions based on the call and, in some cases, one might need to write a small summary of the call.

Most telephone calls can be made anytime during regular business hours and generally only takes several minutes. You can make these telephone calls while your children are at school, or outside playing, or whenever you have free time. This is an easy, inexpensive way to make extra cash since just about everyone has a telephone, and there is no charge to the shopper to call any telephone number. So pick up the telephone, make several calls, and get paid to talk!

Nothing seems interesting on TV except endless reruns of the same shows from last season and you called all your friends, and no one is home.

It is one of those days where you have some alone time, but nothing seems like fun and the thought of cleaning the house sounds as pleasant as scrubbing the toilet. In these types of situations, experts advise that when you are not motivated into doing anything, then breaking up your time into small intervals of time can get you interested into accomplishing something for the day.

If you can think of spending just 15 minutes of your day on how to earn some extra cash, then log onto the computer and search for some mystery shopping websites for available jobs. Mystery shopping websites are easy to navigate and you can simply log on to the Shoppers login page, sign up, and within a few minutes, a list of numerous job opportunities is available for you to assign to yourself.

The sign-up process can take as little as fifteen minutes and you can sign up for numerous jobs for the week. The best part of mystery shopping jobs is that they only take a couple of hours to perform and are very flexible with an individual’s schedule. Most jobs can be done throughout the week and generally, within 30 days, you can get a paycheck for a couple hours of work.

So, when those days come and there seems like there is nothing to do, a great motivation for people is to mediate on the word “money” since that idea creates a huge incentive for most people. Just spending 15 minutes or more of your time registering for mystery shopping jobs can motivate your day into a stimulating productive day with thoughts of how you are going to spend that extra hundred dollars or more.

Many mystery shopping companies want to attract as many shoppers as possible to complete their job inventories for the month.

Often, I get emails from companies that need more shoppers to complete their monthly job listings. If you already perform mystery shopping jobs for a company, sometimes these companies will offer bonuses to their current shoppers if they bring new shoppers to their businesses. An added bonus for referring friends to a particular mystery shopping website could make a difference in a regular shopper’s pay and help you earn extra cash.

Referring a couple of friends could easily earn $50 and up for a shopper and only takes a couple of minutes to contact some of your acquaintances or colleagues and have them sign up for various mystery shopping websites. This could make a big difference in a shopper’s regular pay for just referring friends. If you are a shopper, take advantage of this potential extra cash opportunity and inquire with your mystery shopping website customer service team, and ask if they will provide bonuses for referral of friends.

You might be surprised that many mystery shopping companies will offer special bonuses for referrals. All it takes is for a shopper to send a simple email to customer service regarding any bonus opportunities for referral of friends to their website. With so many different types of mystery shopping websites available, you can easily earn  extra cash for just referring a couple of friends to become regular shoppers.

As always, you want to ensure you refer reliable and responsible friends to your regular job sites since you always want to create a favorable impression on your own character and contract record.

Have you ever wanted to share your suggestions about a restaurant, apartment, or retail store? Have you always wanted to try a new restaurant or look at an apartment complex yet couldn’t justify it?

Mystery shopping offers flexibility to work as little or as much as desired, allowing you to make money doing what you would normally do on a daily basis.

Make sure to check into the background of the mystery shopping companies that you decided to work with as there are scams in every industry. With that said, there are plenty of great mystery shopping companies who are eager to have you on their roster.

Most mystery shopping companies have initial online forms that take less than 20 minutes to complete. It has never been easier to become a mystery shopper.

You will be able to complete shops when your schedule allows, without the constraints of clocking in or clocking out and a permanent schedule. You can still work your full time job and complete shops over the weekend.

Remember, you have the flexibility to choose when you complete a job and most importantly, when you want some extra cash in your pocket.

If you want to try a new restaurant, shop at a cool retail store or check out apartment complexes in your area, consider becoming a mystery shopper. Remember you can do as many or little jobs as you choose.