You have several ways to get assignments:

1.Free lists of companies that hire mystery shoppers: You and everyone’s uncle is going to apply for same limited jobs because everyone else has list. Good luck getting a call back. 2.Go business to business and offer your services: But be prepared for rejection, an empty gas tank, and sore feet. 3.Sign up with a professional mystery shopping referral company: The jobs come to you. Easily best way to get assignments.

Mystery shopping is still a developing field but more and more companies are reaping benefits of improved customer service through mystery shopping programs. Most mystery shoppers do it on side for fun, free stuff, and supplemental income. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to get out there sign up with as many mystery shopping companies as you can afford. This message will self destruct in five seconds (not really).

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4. Inform your list of members regarding your plan of vacation and duration. Don't forget to let them know arrangements you have made in your absence so that they won't be disappointed.

5. Place orders for your ad campaign with standard ezines who will run your ad in your absence also.

6. Your requirement of regular surfing to get adequate traffic to your website can also be entrusted with your friend.

7. Try to get in touch with your friend over telephone whenever possible to find out how is it going on and whether he/she is facing any problems.

8. On your return remember to inform your customers about your vacation and give them a free gift such as an email course or ebook as a token of your appreciation for patience and understanding. They'd love you for understanding them.

9. Don't forget to reward your friend adequately who managed your online business beautifully in your absence and he/she will be ready to help you in time of need in future also.