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How to DIVE IN and SUCCEED as a Mystery Shopper

If you want to be a mystery shopper, there is something that you need to get straight: Mystery Shopping is WORK. Its a way to make money — And it can be fun, down-right rewarding, flexible, and all sorts of … Continue reading

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8 Tips to Make Mystery Shopping Easier

This is a guest post written by Tabitha, a member of the msfreedom.org forum. Also, please note that any tax information is not guaranteed to be accurate (You know I have to say that!) I see a bunch of newbies … Continue reading

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The Real-World Quick-Start Guide to Mystery Shopping

Register an email account just for mystery shopping. You are going to be receiving a lot of email as a mystery shopper, and it will be a big help to keep it separated from your main email account. You will … Continue reading

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The Worst Mistake Any New Mystery Shopper Could Possibly Make

I receive a lot of emails from people getting started with mystery shopping. A lot of the time they thank me for the help I’ve given them. But just as often, they ask how they can get more assignments, or … Continue reading

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Why People Mystery Shop

The allure of “getting paid to shop” draws tens of thousands of people to mystery shopping every month. There are over 1 million mystery shoppers in the United States alone, and many more around the world. To most people, mystery … Continue reading

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Mystery Shopping Companies for YOU

The key to getting mystery shopping assignments is to find companies that actually have assignments for you. I’m here right now to tell you how that is done. When I first got started in mystery shopping, I thought that I … Continue reading

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Mystery Shopping Equipment

As a mystery shopper there are a few basic things you will need. Years ago, before the internet, mystery shopping was a much different game. Finding companies, getting assignments, and submitting reports was a completely different process. Nowadays, everything is … Continue reading

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How to Get Started with Mystery Shopping NOW

So you’re ready to get your toes wet with mystery shopping? Then now is your chance to get started. In fact, its actually really easy to get started with mystery shopping. The formula is very simply. Apply to mystery shopping … Continue reading

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