Get Paid To Take Surveys? Is it Possible?

By Steve Halladay

Targeted market research is an essential strategy in any business plan, as companies strive to meet the demands of their customers. For many large, consumer based companies, customer surveys provide an accurate account, relating to customers opinions and current demands. While many of us have at some point, completed surveys, is it actually possible to earn money from doing so?

One of the online business ventures that has recently been advertised offers you cash for completing surveys and giving your opinion. The idea is that since companies find this information worthwhile, they are willing to pay you for your time.

The big question we always get is a good one - Is it a scam or can you actually make money at it?

Feelings of scepticism are only to be expected, given the circumstances, but the truth is, yes, there certainly is money to be made. Right at this very moment, there are a vast amount of people, completing surveys and making an attractive second income.

First, you will need to find an online survey network that gives you access to these surveys. There are two options:

Option #1 - Free to Join Survey Networks:

As the name implies, these are survey networks which are free to join. You'll also receive regular email notifications advising you about survey opportunities. However, the downside to these free services is that they do not afford you the opportunity to earn real cash. Instead, in return for your time, you are given free access to various competitions and assorted sweepstakes.

In the vast majority of cases, these surveys are conducted on behalf of small or fledgling companies who simply cannot afford the luxury of paid surveys. While such surveys can be fun, given the possibility of a free prize, there is no money to be made and the chances of actually winning a prize are pretty slim.

Option #2 - Paid membership networks

This second option is the option one should be looking at, if your intention is to earn some very real money.

There are survey networks that charge a membership fee in order for access to paid online surveys. You typically pay a one-time fee of about $35-$45 and will then have access a list of potential paid survey opportunities.

These networks work with larger companies that are able to offer cash for your opinion as they have good-sized marketing budgets. They are willing to pay money to get your opinion which will help them in their business decisions.

Additionally, the membership based networks are remarkably adept at maintaining good relations with these larger companies, resulting in constantly updated lists of opportunities. It is then up to you, the member, to decide just how much time you are willing to dedicate to completing these surveys. Of course it stands to reason, the more time and effort you invest, the more attractive your returns will be.

Potential members would be well advised to search out reputable networks before signing up, if real money is to be made. Remember, if a network is confident in the service they provide, and they're confident that you will achieve results, they won't have anything to hide, so look for those who offer a money back guarantee.

Completing surveys really does offer the opportunity to earn a second income, an income from the comfort of your own home. Best of luck! - 31394

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