Book Review - Mystery Shoping Made Simple

Mystery Shopping Made Simple by Dr. Ilisha S. Newhouse is a comprehensive guide on mystery shopping.

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Mystery Shopping Companies

Don't be fooled by online companies that charge you for mystery shopping company lists. You should never have to pay to get a mystery shopping job.

Check out this list of over 100 companies that need mystery shoppers. Many have online applications and once you are signed up, you can log in to view mystery shopping job postings.

Becoming a Certified Mystery Shopper

If you are serious about mystery shopping as a profession rather than just as a hobby or if you want to increase the likelihood of being selected for shops, you may want to consider becoming a certified mystery shopper or secret shopper....

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Getting Paid as A Mystery Shopper

There are typically three ways that mystery shoppers get paid for mystery shopping. First, there are shop fees. These are payment for performing the shop. Second, there are reimbursement only fees. These are repayment for merchandise or services you purchase during the course of a shop. Third, there are reimbursement plus shop fees. These are a combination of the first two types of shops....

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Getting Hired As a Mystery Shopper

Becoming a mystery shopper isn't hard but it can be confusing.

To get hired as a mystery shopper, you must contract with a mystery shopping company or scheduling company. There are hundreds of these types of companies each working with different retailers and business establishments....

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How Does Mystery Shopping Work?

Mystery shoppers are independent contractors who own work for themselves, contracting with mystery shopping and scheduling companies. They work flexible hours that can be part-time or full-time while deciding which assignments they will do according to their schedule and the availability of shops....

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What is Mystery Shopping?

Mystery shopping (also known as secret shopping, telephone checks, performance audits, mystery customers, spotters, virtual customers, and anonymous audits) is the practice of using anonymous shoppers to provide customer service feedback.

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