4. When you fill out a questionaire for a potential survey, you might find out that you don't qualify for that particular survey. Send a thank you note and ask to be considered for future surveys.

The magic words, "Please and Thank You" never go out of style.

5. When you are offered surveys that result in points, coupons or drawings, fill them out! These are often used as qualifyers by different companies. By completing them, you show that you are serious about participating, and as a result, you increase your chances of being contacted with cash offers.

6. Be truthful and give complete demographic information when applying. Don't pretend to be a 24 year old woman, when you are actually a 35 year old man. These companies have junk filters too, and they can see through this nonsense in a New York Second.

7. Search for forums that concentrate on surveys. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you find. There are folks out there who are willing to share what they have learned. Take advantage of that help to refine your survey skills.

One of keys to running a successful stay at home job, is to establish multiple streams of income. Each of these streams might only provide a few dollars each month, but with enough different sources, you will find that you are able to earn a substantial second income. Paid Surveys can provide a terrific income stream, that will continue to grow as you become more knowledgable and experienced with them.

You may not get filthy stinking rich by completing surveys, but if you follow these seven steps, you stand a good chance of earning enough to pay a couple of extra bills each month. Besides, its fun!

6 A lot of online business tasks can be automated, using readily available tools. Emails can be automatically sent by autoresponders, even regularly asked questions can be sorted and answered by software.

7 A website works 24 hours a day without complaining. Even if you're on holiday your online business website can be working online for you bringing in money.

8 Your online business can be as far reaching as you want, it can offer something for your local community. It can equally sell to people around world, without penalty. It doesn't cost any extra to send an email to Australia, or for your website to be used to make a purchase by someone in Europe.

9 Starting a home business online means you have a continuously growing market as more and more people come online everyday.

10 It's dress down day everyday. You can work in your pyjamas if you want, nobody's going to stop you in your own home. No more suits and ties unless you want to wear them, but that's your choice.