Mystery shoppers are used for many different purposes. The most common being shopping in a store to check out customer service. You will be walking around checking things like employee integrity, how long has trash gone without being emptied? See how managers are handling their duties throughout store.

Mystery Shoppers, or sometimes referred to as "Mystery Customers", are a vital component of a merchants ability to run a quality store. It helps companies to evaulate their employees. To find out how phone calls are handled, and similiar types of evaluations critical to success of a store.

Mystery Shoppers are sometimes referred to as "Spotters" or "Secret Shoppers". The merchants will put you thru training to show you what to look for and how to conduct yourself in store or on phone. In return, they need your qualified evaluation of current status of operations in store.

This gives them information needed to make changes where needed. Or to properly train and/or evaluate their employees for a more efficient and therefore more profitable store.

You might be hired by not just merchants, but banks, government offices and resturants. With over 200,000 Secret Shoppers and over 750 companies hiring Mystery Shoppers, field is very competitive. Also, pay is low for starting Secret Shoppers, but you can work your way up by doing above standard work. However, you can shop about 75 businesses a month to earn $1,000 or more if you are good at it.

The average pay is from $7 to $15 per visit, depending on type of merchant. This would be a good way to shop, if you enjoy shopping anyway, and earn some cash on side. You are allowed to purchase items for yourself too, while purchasing items for company and being reimbursed for those. So if you like shopping anyway, this is just ticket for you.

When filling out application, pay close attention to spelling and grammatical mistakes. They also want observations without being critical. Keep report short but make sure to include important details. Also make sure to fill out everything on application, any blank spots will diminish your chances of getting some of Secret Shopper assignments you want.

A pet business opportunity may be for you if you like animals and are looking to own your own business. People everywhere have pets and there are so many aspects for business opportunities available that you can easily choose something your comfortable with.

Pets are universal. Odds are, you have one or maybe more pets in your own home. For most people, their pets are a part of their family and are treated accordingly. Pet stores, boutiques, groomers, sitters, bakeries and specialty shops are booming businesses in this day and age. Many of these pet business opportunities could easily translate into a home based or small business for willing entrepreneur.

Pet sitting for example, is a pet business opportunity that can be done as a home based business. Many people who live in both rural and city environments look every year for someone to care for pets when they are away on vacation or business trips. People who live in apartment complexes look for someone to walk their dog everyday.

Pet sitting can be started with a low investment. Getting your name and business known will be a large part of your expenses. Advertising in local publications is a good way to start and never under estimate power of web. More and more often people are turning to Internet for local products and services. In some locations, you will have to be bonded, and it is a good idea to provide solid references and prior experience to your potential clients.

On a larger scale, pet stores are cropping up everywhere you look. Although you will have a much larger overhead with a pet business opportunity of this kind, you may find benefits more rewarding. Having a stable location and a potentially bigger advertising budget will aid in attraction of customers.