Money and Shopping. Get Paid to Do What You Love to Do! Frequently Asked Questions What Members Think Members Sign-In Here Introducing... Winner of the 2002 Mystery Shopping and Merchandising Award for Referral Service of the Year Where You Get Paid to Do What You Love to Do! Thank you! I can't say it enough!!! "I attended the monthly teleconference for members and it was JUST GREAT!! I had a good time and I got so many great leads and hints about applying for jobs. Thanks to MoneyandShopping.com, I can be home for my sons, I have an income, and I am a part of the work force again!" - Karen A. Asher, Levittown, NY - January 23, 2003 Does This Sound Like Your Dream Job? Getting Paid To Shop... Eat in Restaurants... and Go to the Movies... You can stop dreaming... You can do all this and more. Take Just Five Minutes Right Now To Learn About All the Wonderful Opportunities Waiting For You. Hello - I'd like to tell you a personal story that could help you change your life. It was just before Christmas and I was scared...scared that my young son wouldn't be having the kind of Christmas that I had scrimped and saved for all year long. I had just taken most of my savings and loaned it to my two oldest sons to help them move into a new home just after Thanksgiving. So, here I was 3 1/2 weeks before Christmas wondering what I could do to get at least a little money together, when my phone rang. SECRET SHOPPING SAVED THE DAY! It was Rebecca, from a secret shopping company that I had submitted an online application to a month before. She wanted to know if I was interested in completing an assignment for her that would pay about $200. She explained that a bank in my state hired her company to have a shopper go into 10 of their offices within 30 minutes of my home and pretend to open an account with them and then rate their customer service. She said that each visit would take about 20 minutes and that the forms I had to fill out would take about 15 minutes to complete. All I had to do then was fax them to her. Oh, and she said they would pay for my mileage AND send me $75 in advance in counter checks. (I had to take these in and cash them at a window and then rate that teller on customer service and bank policy knowledge.) When I picked my jaw up off the floor I said, "I'd love to do that shop for you." MY WISH CAME TRUE Within 48 hours I had all the forms and my $75 in counter checks. Needless to say, I completed my assignment in three days, cashing the counter checks at three different branches and getting information about opening accounts at all ten. I had to log my mileage from start to finish and keep mental notes of the names of tellers and customer service representatives that I dealt with. I had to remember the way the bank looked inside and out, the wait time I had in the teller line and in new accounts and finally I had to rate their overall customer service. So I didn't forget anything, after each visit I simply drove to a different parking lot out of site of the branch and filled out the required forms. One day, my son even went with me and we had lunch together at a pizza place near one of the branches. You see I had gotten a request the day after Rebecca called me in an email from a different company I had applied to asking if I'd like to get paid to go eat lunch with a guest of my choice. Of course I said yes. When I submitted all my assignments I had to send a simple invoice along with it listing my mileage and the amount they agreed to pay me per visit, minus the $75 in advance. My invoice was for $217. Two days before Christmas I got a check in the mail for $245 from the company. They paid me a small bonus for completing the forms so quickly. My Christmas wish was answered and your wishes can be too! First assignment within a week! "I became a member on July 1st and I received my first shopping assignment last week for the ESPN Zone in Chicago. It was really fun. I faxed my report back to them that evening. They were so impressed that they have scheduled me to do another one at the same place next month. Thanks a lot. This is fun!" - Vanessa Collins, Chicago, IL - July 13, 2002 HERE'S THE BEST NEWS.....THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF SECRET SHOPPING JOBS LIKE THIS WAITING TO BE FILLED BY PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU! You may have heard about mystery shopping or secret shopping, but did you know that there are new opportunities posted by hundreds of companies each and every day? They are looking for people just like you to fill these assignments. THIS IS SECRET SHOPPING! Companies interested in giving the best customer service hire secret shoppers to uncover the true behavior of their employees or evaluate the quality of their products and services. Not only are you helping yourself with added income but by helping to improve service and products of businesses in your community you are making a real difference. YOU TOO CAN QUALIFY AS A SECRET SHOPPER IF YOU ANSWER "YES" TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS: Do you love to shop and eat in restaurants? Can you follow directions? Do you have a good memory? Are you observant? Can you clearly describe your observations in writing? Can you meet deadlines? WHICH COMPANIES USE SECRET SHOPPERS? Holiday Inn, Ruby Tuesday, Reeds Jewelers, Walmart, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kmart, OMNI Hotels and Suites, Ace Hardware, Michaels Craft Stores, McDonalds, Lowes, Sears, What-a-Burger, Timberland Stores, The United States Post Office, Magic Johnson Theaters, Jack in the Box, Target, The Gap, Olive Garden, Lowes Theaters, Taco Bell, CiCi's Pizza and Red Lobster are just a few of the national companies that use secret shoppers. There are many more top-rated local and national businesses who also need your feedback. Many department stores and malls, restaurants, amusement parks, health & fitness clubs, beauty salons, car dealerships, drug stores, real estate companies, video rental stores, day care centers, banks, theaters, apartment communities, doctor offices, appliance stores, hotels, airlines, resorts, grocery and supermarkets, gas stations, office supply stores and even home improvement warehouses will pay you to shop and eat. GET PAID TO SHOP AND EAT -- JUST LIKE ME! I'm a mom who has been a secret shopper for almost 4 years, and in that time I have had many memorable experiences. I've also collected a lot of valuable information. Whenever I tell anyone that I'm a secret shopper, they ask me so many questions that I decided to create a special "Club" and share everything I know with the members. That's why I created MoneyandShopping.com. START TODAY: THE SECRET TO BECOMING A SECRET SHOPPER MoneyandShopping.com makes it easy for you to get started as a secret shopper, because you will know where to look for the most interesting jobs and exactly what to do. In fact, you could get your very first assignment today if you follow the step-by-step information you will get as a member of MoneyandShopping.com. "MoneyandShopping is a wonderful new resource that is the most popular site on HomeWorkingMom.com for a very good reason: Members are getting jobs!" HomeWorkingMom.com "I became a member of Money and Shopping Network last week and within 3 hours of submitting my first online application, I received a phone call with my first secret shopping assignment. Thank you!" - Lynnrae Fors, MN HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: Exclusive and Advanced Notice secret shopper job listings. Jobs you can apply for today that are provided by some of the best secret shopping companies out there. Many of them are exclusive to MoneyandShopping Members. Others are provided to members at least 24 hours before they are posted anywhere else, giving members an advantage over everyone else. FREE ONGOING Shopper Training New training is provided on a biweekly basis. MoneyandShopping.com will teach you how to be such a "good shopper" that companies will be asking you to shop for them. FREE Monthly Teleconferences These teleconferences will give you a first hand look at the Secret Shopping industry. Guest speakers include company owners to tell you HOW to get hired, schedulers that will give you the ins and outs of doing a good job and experienced shoppers providing their tips and tricks to getting the best jobs. Personal attention We are available to answer a member's questions about all aspects of secret shopping. And we offer Live Help within the members area so you can ask your question anytime we are online. Access to All the Best Secret Shopper Job Sources. Access to a searchable and constantly updated database of more than 200 of the BEST companies that hire secret shoppers. I've worked for many of these companies myself. Yes, there are more than 200 companies that hire secret shoppers, BUT we only list the best ones to work for. Each company has been investigated and pre-approved. You will get a detailed description of each company that also includes their phone number, address and e-mail address. There is a live link to the main page of each web site plus a link to their online application if they have one. No experience is necessary for these jobs. Entry into the shopper database. On occasion a secret shopping job will not be completed by the original shopper that was hired to do it. When this happens, companies have to scramble to find a new shopper to complete the job by the deadline. And they may pay more for these shops because they are urgent. You'll be able to choose the state and cities where you'd like to do secret shopping and provide your name and contact information so companies can contact you directly. And you can list that you will accept last minute assignments. We make this shopper database available to the companies we consider the best of the best. Member's Reminder Service This allows members to put in their shops and then 1, 3 or 5 days before that date they will be sent an email reminding them of the assignment. State Wide Mailing Lists Members can join and then get ONLY opportunities in their state. This ensures that members do not get unwanted job leads for areas they cannot shop in. (Washington DC and all of Canada have separate lists.) Access to the "Shopper Wanted Ads" directly from shopping companies. Some companies are contracted to do the same shops every month (apartment shopping for instance). But the same shopper cannot do them twice in a row because they would be recognized. So, we have developed a Shopper Wanted section where companies can post these jobs for our members to see. You will be able view this section any time you wish and then contact the company about getting the job. Reviews of Secret Shopping Companies Find out all about the companies that hire secret shoppers straight from the mouths of the shoppers themselves. These reviews tell you what other shoppers that have worked for a company thinks BEFORE you apply to work for them. And More... To find out why MoneyandShopping.com is better than any other secret shopping resource, click here. "This is working and this is real!" "Can you believe when I got home today I had a voice mail from another company with another shop--mine for the taking? With that pay and the other one I'm doing this weekend, that will pay for my membership! These assignments are a nice supplement to my income. I have tried so many business ventures and nothing ever came of them--I am so glad mystery shopping is working out. What a turnaround for someone who was afraid in the beginning that she was getting ripped off again by yet another get-rich-quick-scheme. This is working and this is real!" - Nancy D., Gilbertsville, PA SECRET SHOPPING IS FUN! Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle Spend quality time with your children Get paid to eat in good restaurants Get paid to shop - and keep what you buy! Get paid to give your opinion See the latest movies for free Do valuable work Get paid to have fun "MoneyandShopping.com is an excellent resource that I recommend to my shoppers and anyone who is interested in the best ways to get started in secret shopping." - Dawn Hunt, Scheduler for Palm Scheduling Services IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO. Recently I spent a great night out with my husband at a very nice restaurant and the total it cost us was $1.01 for the meal. Dinner was on the company that hired me for the assignment. I've been a prospective apartment hunter on several occasions, a possible new cell phone owner, and have eaten in many restaurants. I've bought new clothes (and yes, I got to keep them), and I've done telephone customer service evaluations. I have even visited all of my local Post Offices to mail packages to friends and family around the holidays to evaluate service. And the great thing about all this is that I get paid to do it. Not only that, but I get reimbursed for any money I spend during the assignment and usually get mileage too as long as I have a receipt and mileage records. For most jobs, all I have to do is fill out a questionnaire, and my work is done! I'm asked questions like: "Did the teller smile?" "Were you invited to tour the apartment community?" "Were the restrooms clean?" "Did you perceive the food to be a good value?" What could be easier? I am always excited to see what my next assignment will be. Secret shopping has added income and a lot more fun to my life. I know that it will enhance your life too. Here's what some of our members are saying. I can't wait to hear your success story! Very sincerely yours, angela@moneyandshopping.com Bonus: Join today and you will receive this valuable e-book that will tell you exactly how to be successful as a Secret Shopper. This is a limited offer, so join now to make sure you get your copy. Still have unanswered questions? Read our Frequently Asked Questions. Click the box to the right to leave a message and we'll get back to you right away. DON'T WAIT ANOTHER MINUTE... The first ones to apply get the best jobs, so don't delay. Make a difference in your community, have fun and earn money at the same time. Let us show you how easy it can be to get started. Click here to get instant access right now! And if you've decided to not join today, click here. Use our secure server to order now. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Eurocard, Novus, and Debit cards. Cards from any country are welcome. I have already earned back the sign-up cost and then some! "I am a new member of the Money and Shopping Network. I joined on Wednesday and by Friday, I had five actual assignments. Today is Monday and I just got one more! With the six assignments given to me I have already earned back the sign-up cost and then some! Money and Shopping Network is a very user-friendly web site. Thanks Angela for such great work in networking and providing me with the personal attention and leads to start my secret shopping career!" - Catherine Calvo, Houston, TX