Secret Shopper Companies – Endless Opportunities

There are approximately 750 secret shopper companies.

There are many reasons companies want to hire mystery shoppers. The advantage to the company is the opportunity to gather quick information regarding the service offered at the various locations.  The data provided by the mystery shopper will help the company understand the impact of customer service offered and improvement needs.  Monitoring interaction with customers provides the tools companies need to take their business to the next level of success.

Mystery shopping companies are looking for shoppers to complete on-site mystery shops, telephone mystery shops, Internet mystery shops and web-based customer satisfaction surveys.

A simple search will direct you to multiple lists of mystery shopping companies or secret shopper companies.  There is no easy way to know which companies are best suited for a particular individual.  You will need to sign up with several to see the type of shops they offer and amounts they pay per shop.  You should never have to pay a fee to register or apply with mystery shopping or secret shopper companies.

As you go along, you will develop a preference for certain companies or shop types.  There is no limit on how many companies you can work for as you will be classified as an independent contractor.  You are really only limited by your ability to stay organized.

A good way to start is to have a folder or envelop for each company in order to maintain paperwork and receipts.  Another good tool is a large calendar or notebook where you can list jobs by date and time so you don’t miss or forget a job.

Mystery Shopping isn’t a way to get quick cash.  Most companies operate on a fifteen to sixty day payment schedule.  If you book a group of shops in the same seven to fourteen day period, you could get a sizeable check in two to three weeks.  Mystery and secret shopping companies usually pay on a two week period.  For instance, any shops you complete by the end of the month might be paid on the 20th of the following month.  Each company has its own payment schedule.  You should make sure you are familiar with the payment terms of all companies.

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