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Have You Heard of Mystery Shopping?

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Have You Heard of Mystery Shopping?When you hear the word “mystery shopping“, what first comes into mind?

For those unfamiliar with mystery shopping, this is a tool used by a company to measure their products and services. It uses the help of a person they hired to try out the product or service in secret. It’s a simple job that pays! Not only that, but a lot of perks come along with this kind of job, such as a free merchandise, stays in a hotel, or meals.

This kind of job is all about the details. You may be asked to evaluate the food of a certain restaurant, or the service of a hotel. You need to try to experience how it’s like to be a regular customer at that certain establishment, and fill in a report for the company afterwards. Since the staff at the establishment don’t know you’ve been hired by the company to evaluate them, your input is the closest possible feedback of one of their normal customers.

In mystery shopping, you must always have to make a purchase, but you will always be fully reimbursed for that.

Next time, we’ll go further into the details of mystery shopping so stay tune for more updates.

Supplies Needed For Mystery Shopping

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Mystery shoppingI’ve already explain to you what mystery shopping is. I will now proceed and tell to you that basic need you need being mystery shopper.

Mystery shopping requires more than basic computer skills. Specific equipment will be required, but it can easily be found used. Usually purchasing the required items new is not that expensive, and you always have the option to borrow items and equipment from a friend.

Supplies and equipment you need include:

  • Computer (which you should already have)
  • Printer
  • Digital camera
  • Wristwatch or stopwatch that tracks both minutes and seconds
  • Scanner
  • Access to a fax machine
  • Scratch paper for notes
  • Ink pens
  • Vehicle
  • Money to make a purchase

On Mystery Shopping

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Mystery shoppingLast time, I discussed to you the ways of earning money online through answering online surveys and participating to different types of focus groups. Now, I will introduce you to another means of earning money.

Most people like you have already heard of mystery shopping but very few of you actually participating in this kind of work. Well for me, this is one of the easiest jobs. Why? Because you do a very simple job and get paid for your time and effort. As a matter of fact, there are some great perks too like getting free meals, a free night in a hotel or free merchandise.

Maybe you’re now asking yourself “Why such this kind of work exist? It’s like paying someone by doing nothing”. Of course this type of job makes sense. Mystery shopping is a tool used by companies to measure quality of retail service or gather specific information about products and services. Businesses hire mystery shopping companies to confirm that customers are having a good experience at their certain locations and to see what aspects they can improve on for future customers.

Mystery shopping is all about the little details of your experience while visiting a business. The business could be a café, petrol station, shopping centre, movie theater, retail store or any other type of business that offers the customers a product or service.

Why did I say this is one of the easiest jobs? Simple because you will just evaluating how the food tasted, how long you stood in line or how knowledgeable the employees are about a certain product. Afterwards, presto! You are now starting on earning money in an instant. 99% of the time you will not reveal yourself as a mystery shopper. You will experience what it’s like to shop or dine at the selected business as a regular everyday customer and then fill in a report about it afterwards. There are times that you have to make a small purchase, but don’t worry because this may be reimbursed.

It is very much important to take down notes so you won’t forget any details that you need like your experience with the service or evaluation with the products as. Another thing, don’t you forget to keep those receipts as proof of purchase.