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10,000,000 shopping assignments for you

In 2005 there were more than 10 million mystery shopping assignments completed, according to a study commissioned by the Mystery Shopping Providers association. That same study estimated that the mystery shopping industry was worth around $600 million 2005, and growing … Continue reading

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How to Deal with Low Paying Assignments, and Come Out Ahead

For every mystery shopping assignment that pays well, it is easy to find one that pays practically nothing. Some assignments pay just five dollars for what amounts to an hours worth of work. So how do we deal with these … Continue reading

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Free Plumbing, Free Steak Dinner, $100 for a Fast Food Shop…

Many people new to mystery shopping complain that the pay is too low, that there aren’t any good assignments available, and that its just not worth the effort. Unfortunately, these are the same people who don’t follow my simple advice … 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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How to Find Legitimate Companies (and protect your SS#)

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Three Tips to Make More Money, Get More Assignments, and Shop in…Nevada

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