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Make money at home
Frequently asked Questions - II
There are number of websites which claim
that you can earn money at home. We have studied most of them.
SurveyScot is among one of these sites. Here we are presenting FAQ from
SurveyScot in their own words just for your information.
Note :
At present Neither we are an affiliate member of
SurveyScot and any other such web sites nor we are going to suggest any
of them. We advise all of you to study the FAQ of SurveyScot and decide
yourself whether to become a member or not. If you
found that their claims are true then please be informed us too.
1. How many surveys can I take, and how much money will I make?
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.
In the end, there are plenty of survey opportunities for just about everyone. It
doesn't really matter if you are male or female, live in the U.S. or not, are a
college student or have a full-time job, etc. There is no one "profile" that
regularly qualifies for more surveys than the rest.
Many people report taking surveys right away - anywhere from a few hours to a
few days after they start registering. But keep in mind that many companies only
send out a few surveys per month, so it will usually be a few weeks before you
start getting a lot of surveys.
But again, this depends on how many companies you register with, how quickly you
register, and your personal "profile." Everyone's experience is a little
different.
What I can tell you is that I have personally registered with about 250
companies and I receive more survey invitations than I can handle. And there are
a lot of people who make thousands of dollars per month from surveys and focus
groups. It's entirely up to YOU!
Of course, because it depends on all of these outside factors that we here at
SurveyScout have no control over, we can not and do not guarantee that you will
be able to take any specific number of surveys or that you will make any
specific amount of money.
Truthfully, anyone who promises you will get to take X number of surveys per
week, or that you will make X amount of money per month, is lying to you. How
could they know that?
There is just no way that we or anyone else can tell you exactly how many
surveys you'll take or how much money you'll make. What we suggest is that if
this is something you're interested in, just give it a try and see how it goes.
You have nothing to lose ...
2. Do I need to fit a certain "profile" to take surveys
successfully?
Everything about you - where you live, whether you have a job or go to school,
what kind of car you drive, whether you are single or married, etc. - makes up
your personal "profile".
And this profile is what market research companies use to match you up with the
surveys and focus groups that are most applicable to you. After all, there's no
sense in wasting anyone's time by sending you a survey about things you have no
interest in or experience with.
While your "profile" is one of the most important factors that will determine
the type and number of survey invitations you receive, there is no such thing as
a "good" or "bad" profile. Each and every person simply has a different profile,
as everyone in the world is a little different.
It doesn't matter if you are single or married, have a job or stay at home with
the kids, drive a car or ride a bike, flunked out of school or have a Master's
degree - because everyone's opinions are valuable to the market research
companies and the clients that hire them.
So the short answer is "no" - you do not need to worry about fitting a certain
profile in order to get paid for your opinions. If you are 18 years of age or
older, this is for you.
3. Can anyone do this? What if I don't live in the
United States?
Most paid survey opportunities require that you are at least 18 years of age,
but other than that there are no specific requirements. You do not need any
special qualifications or skills. However, if you are under 18 years of age we
do not recommend surveys for you at this time.
Survey opportunities are NOT limited to U.S. residents - everyone is welcome.
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. In the end, there are usually plenty of survey opportunities for just
about everyone.
We can't tell you exactly how many surveys you'll get on a weekly or monthly
basis, because that depends on many outside factors we have no control over, but
we hear from members outside the U.S. all the time who are shocked at the number
of surveys available.
Concerned you won't be eligible for many surveys because you live outside of the
U.S.?
That is usually not the case, but there's only one way to find out. If this is
something you're interested in, we suggest you just give it a try and see how it
goes. You have nothing to lose because we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee if
you are not satisfied.
4. Do I get paid by the hour? On a per-survey basis? And how
much?
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.
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.
5. Can you tell me when, by whom, and exactly how I will be
paid?
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!
6. What about taxes on the money I make ... how does that work?
If you're a U.S.
citizen, you'll be considered an "independent contractor" for income tax
purposes, and no income or other taxes are withheld from the payments you
receive.
Any company that pays you over $600 in a calender year is required to send you a
Form 1099, and you're supposed to include this as "miscellaneous income" on your
tax return.
If you are not a U.S.
citizen, you will need to ask an accountant or other tax professional for the
answer to this question, and how it might apply to you in your location.
Please note that we are not accountants and are not qualified to provide
accounting, tax, or other legal advice. Our answer is based on our understanding
of the tax rules, and how we handle this situation ourselves. Always check with
your accountant or other tax professional.
7. You mentioned PayPal - do I need to have a PayPal account?
Definitely not. If for one reason or another you can't or don't want to get
yourself a free PayPal account, there are still plenty of survey opportunities
for you to participate in.
There are only a handful of companies that only pay via PayPal, and you can
simply skip these and work with the 100s of others that are happy to pay you via
check or other means.
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