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Surveys and marketing campaigns are very important to advertisers and business owners. Many of them will pay you for your time in answering questions regarding their product or service. 

Because most of the research companies operate online, it's usually just a matter of filling out a simple survey form at their site, or joining a special online "chat" session. Sound easy? It is! You simply follow the instructions and complete the "job" in your spare time.

Just in the United States, companies spend over 250 Billion dollars a year trying to convince consumers to buy their products and services. That's a lot of money.

And while the majority of it is spent on advertising, a portion is devoted to research.

You see, understanding how people think and shop, why they buy certain products, etc. ultimately helps companies improve their products and services and make THEM more money.

See... your two cents is worth something! 

The surveys are generally intended to get your honest opinions on various topics, such as what kind of products you buy, why you choose one product over another, what you think of certain products and how much they cost, how much you spend on various products, etc.

Surveys are generally made up of anywhere from 20-50 questions, sometimes multiple choice and sometimes with space for you to add your personal comments, etc. In general, the more time it is expected to take to complete the survey, the more you will be compensated. Some take only 5 minutes!

Focus Groups are usually a more lengthy process - lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours or even longer. As with surveys, the compensation rises along with the participation necessary.

Just remember, you'll always know the specifics up front and you pick the ones you like.

There are NO limits to the number of surveys or focus groups you can participate in.

Generally speaking, the number of surveys you'll take depends on the number of companies you register with, the amount of information you provide them, and your personal "profile."

Some surveys are very specific, and not everyone will "qualify" for every survey. For example, a particular survey might only be open to women between the ages of 25-45 who live in Canada. Another survey might only be open to single men who use cologne, etc.

Of course, a lot of surveys are very general and just about anyone can take them.

Most companies will pay you cash, but some will give you free products, gift certificates, a chance to win bigger prizes, or "points" to be redeemed for products, cash, etc.

In the case of certain focus groups you may be paid by the hour, but generally you are paid a set amount for participating in a survey, focus group, or other opportunity.

Each time you participate in a survey, focus group, or other paid opportunity, the particular company that is giving or sponsoring the opportunity will pay you directly.

These are often market research firms hired by other companies - both large and small - to do various types of market research on their behalf. That is just how the industry works.

Usually, but not always, payments to you will be in U.S. funds. If you do not live in the U.S. you simply deposit these payments with your bank or other financial institution and they will convert the U.S. funds to your local currency for you automatically. It's no problem.

When and how you're compensated depends on the specific opportunity you participate in.

Some will pay instantly online via PayPal, others will send you a check in the mail, etc. Just remember, you'll always know the exact details up front, and you pick the ones you like.

Once you get going you could have a steady stream of cash and free stuff all the time!

SurveyScout provides you with access to a database that lists hundreds of the best paid survey companies and opportunities - updated regularly. This includes links directly to their online registration forms. 

SurveyScout has a lot of experience and the "Intro" guide provides tips, tricks and strategies to help you make more money and ensure you get off to a fast start, PLUS special software that will help you to fill out your surveys up to 300% faster!

I recommend Survey Scout as one of the best resources available to literally hundreds of paying surveys and marketing research opportunities.