Mystery Shoppers

If you love to eat, love to shop, and want to make your own hours, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Companies need a honest opinion from an everyday consumer on how well their facilities are doing. They need to know if the stores and surrounding areas are clean, if the staff is helpful, and if there is anything they can improve on.

In order to try to get an unbiased and honest opinion, these companies hire people to go and shop at the store. You provide feedback on how the store is doing, and the company compensates you for your time.

You probably won't get rich doing this... but it's extra money, some free stuff, and lots of fun for those that love to shop. Perfect for stay-at-home parents (moms and dads both!) or college students.

Additional Resources:

"Mystery Shopping Made Simple: A Tutorial to the Mystery Shopping Industry" (Ilisha S., Dr. Newhouse, Joanna Larson)
"Mystery Shopper's Manual" (Cathy Stucker)
Mystery Shopping Directory