Category Archives: Tips

How to DIVE IN and SUCCEED as a Mystery Shopper

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Jacob

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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How to Apply to Dozens of Companies in 5 Minutes or Less

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Jacob

Ok…this is very cool.  There is a way to submit an application to all of the companies that use “Prophet” mystery shopping software, by filling out just one short form. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper There is an unscrupulous … Continue reading →

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How much do you make per minute?

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Jacob

If you want to start making more money as a mystery shopper, then one of the best things you can do is calculate the “earnings per minute” of the mystery shopping assignments you do. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper … Continue reading →

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Practical Tips for New Shoppers from a Mystery Shopping Scheduler

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Jacob

This is a guest post written by KSSJudith, a member of MysteryShopForum.com. Thank you Judith! Get Started as a Mystery Shopper Here are a few tips for new shoppers, from a scheduler’s perspective. These tips are designed to help you … Continue reading →

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8 Tips to Make Mystery Shopping Easier

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Jacob

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!) Get Started as a Mystery Shopper … Continue reading →

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The Secret List of SassieShop Companies

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Jacob

Sassie is a web-based reporting software that mystery shopping companies use to schedule assignments, and receive reports from their shoppers. There are a lot of companies that use the SassieShop system…and this works to your advantage because almost all of … Continue reading →

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Two EASY Rules for Better Writing

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Jacob

One of the most important skills you can always improve as a mystery shopper is your ability to write. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper High quality writing is almost guaranteed instantly put you at the top of the list … Continue reading →

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The Worst Mistake Any New Mystery Shopper Could Possibly Make

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Jacob

I receive a lot of emails from people getting started with mystery shopping. Get Started as a Mystery Shopper A lot of the time they thank me for the help I’ve given them. But just as often, they ask how … Continue reading →

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