Posted in Shoppers / Friday, May 24, 2013
Mystery shopping is a great way to make some extra money, but if you're hoping to become a sought-after pro, you'll have to put in the extra effort and really hone your skills.
Posted in Shoppers / Thursday, May 23, 2013
Some of the most exciting mystery shopping assignments are in casinos, under bright lights and the sounds of people cheering over big wins.
Posted in Shoppers / Thursday, May 23, 2013
You've done it a thousand times before - you walk into a store as a mystery shopping pro, gather information, make astute observations, then head home, write a report and cash in.

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Company chooses mystery shopping over advertising program
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Mystery shopping program finds ecommerce company winning customer satisfaction
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Woman turns secret shopping business into fashion startup
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Mystery shopping program launches at UK post offices
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Canadian airports enlist bilingual mystery shoppers
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Make the most out of your travel time to and from assignments
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Mystery shopping a fine dining restaurant
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Airline retail sector looks to mystery shoppers for evaluations
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Time management on mystery shopping trips
Avoiding the most common mystery shopping scams
Southwest Airlines ranks highest in customer experience
Consumers pay down credit card debt in 49 states
'Surprise and delight' is savvy strategy for creating a pleasant shopping atmosphere
Restaurant industry to top $600 billion for the second year in a row
Printers' top loyalty scores named for fourth quarter
Mystery shopping initiative reveals Ottawa transit's trash problem
Staples Canada to improve processes with reports
Social networks falter when it comes to influencing shoppers
A recent study from PricewaterhouseCoopers set out to determine if customer loyalty and satisfaction was based on more than just offering rewards.
Survey: Canadians hate waiting in line most
Majority of South Dakota bus drivers past satisfaction test
Consumers prefer research to shopping on mobile devices
Tex-Mex restaurant uses secret shoppers to eradicate poor food reputation
California workers recognized by secret shoppers
Washington rail system hires mystery shopping firm
Consumers are holding out for free shipping
Half of all Americans to shop on Black Friday weekend
Last-minute discounts may be tough for holiday shoppers to find
Make sure you collect and retain your mystery shopping receipts
American consumers still holding on to checks
Air travel tips for the holiday season
Organizing a timely payment schedule for mystery shopping assignments
Only 12 percent of consumers report unfair treatment by credit card companies
One in three Americans don't have cash to spend
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Mystery shopping tip: Take a break to avoid stress
Consumers flock online for electronics sales
Anemic job market points to mystery shopping opportunities
A high value on money and materialism may harm relationships
Advice for not raising suspicion on a mystery shopping assignment