Part 2) Legitimate Local Market Research Opportunities:
Yes, your opinion does count and there are companies who are willing to pay you for it! I am registered with a few Market Research companies and get called occasionally to participate in Focus Groups (round table discussions). I am pre-screened over the telephone and asked a series of questions. If the screener determines I am qualified to participate I am then given an appointment to go in person to their offices and discuss various products and services. I am generally paid anywhere from $50 to $100 for an hour or two of my time and think this is a great way to earn substantial extra money! Some websites charge a fee for the following information, but here at Online in San Fran we give you the scoop for free! Here are some Market Research companies you can register with located in the Bay Area:
Part 3) Legitimate Mystery Shopper Employment Opportunities:
Years ago I worked as a Mystery Shopper while attending college. I got to go shopping (they let me keep the merchandise), eat at really nice restaurants, and got to take friends with me to the movies. All this and I got paid...wow! In recent years I have noticed a number of websites asking for a finders fee for providing readers with information on how to become a Mystery Shopper. That seems unethical to me, so there is absolutely no charge here at Online in San Fran. Mystery Shopper employment is sporadic work so those of you who would really like to make a substantial salary from this should sign up with a number of companies. Below is my list of Legitimate Mystery Shopper Employers (links are provided if you would be interested in registering online with these companies):
