by Sergris
Millions of companies online offer you to earn money doing surveys, but only a few provide legitimate online paid surveys. Most of them are scams, so the purpose of this article is to help you get started and avoid getting ripped off. When you sign with legitimate companies, paid surveys are an easy and convenient way to make extra money online for stay-at-home moms, students or retired persons.

How it works - Large companies contract market research companies to conduct surveys so they can get reactions and opinions, from people like you, about their products. The market research companies then offer you to participate in these surveys and pay you in the form of a check or electronic transfer of funds through Paypal.

Although you will not become rich taking online paid surveys, normally you’ll earn between $3 and $75, or other rewards per survey taken. Some of these companies will also offer you to participate in focus groups (which pay more), telephone surveys, try new products, or watch movie trailers before they are launched. One great advantage of this type of work at home is that you can select the time to complete these surveys and which ones you want to do.

Your first and most important step is to find sites with legitimate online paid surveys. Some companies charge a one time subscription fee (usually $35). But before you sign up with any company, do your own Internet research and make sure it enjoys good reviews and that it offers a money-back guarantee, so you have zero financial risk. When you first sign up with a survey company, you will be asked to fill out a profile and then you’ll be ready to start receiving surveys.

Other companies provide you with a FREE list of online paid surveys. Whether you decide to pay a fee or go with the free online paid survey sites, you should sign up with as many companies as possible (at least 10-20 to start) because some companies may send you 4 or 5 surveys a week, while others may send you 1 paid survey per month. Be honest about the surveys you take and be patient because it may take a few weeks for the money to arrive in your account.

Here is a list of web sites where you can sign up for legitimate paid surveys FREE!:

acop.com - You get $4 to $50 per survey or focus group depending on the time it takes to complete it. You can participate on their monthly $250 cash drawing. Everyone 14+ can join.

epollrewards.com - You get paid to evaluate products and preview entertainment before it’s released to the public. You can join only if you’re a US resident and over 18.

shifrin-hayworth.com - You get paid $50 to $250 for studies that typically last from 30 minutes to 3 hours. You can participate in many forms of studies including online surveys, one-on-one interviews, telephone interviews and focus groups.

surveysavvy.com - Pays you cash by check when you request it from your accumulated earnings. They also pay you extra cash for referring others who complete paid surveys.

survey4profit.com - You earn cash ranging from $10 to $250 for each paid survey, plus coupons and chances to win big prizes such as TVs, iPods, computers and cars.

surveyadventure.com - Provides you with a free database of the best-paying surveys from hundreds of marketing research firms. You may earn up to $100 per completed survey.

i-paidsurveys.com — Provides detailed information about free paid surveys, cash paid surveys, and paid online surveys, as well as paid survey directories with legitimate companies, and advice about paid survey scams.

mysurvey.com - A company with some of the most genuine online paid surveys you’ll find. They send a few per week and you also can earn 150 points ($1.50) for each referral you send them outside of your household.

Surveylot.com — Here you can get paid surveys, online jobs, and work at home opportunities. Topics are updated continuously, so you see new listings every time you visit their site.

You can find many other legitimate survey companies, just follow the guidelines above to avoid scams. It’s a good idea to have a separate e-mail account as you will get a lot of new e-mail. Some people make a very decent income doing surveys and you could too, if you sign up with a lot of companies and are consistent. In a few weeks you’ll see your earnings increase. Good luck!

Sergio Ferreira has been writing articles related to family issues and home business for 10 years. His web site provides information on how to avoid scams, how to choose the best legitimate business opportunity, articles and resources to help others succeed in their home business. Please visit: http://www.legitimate-home-based-businesses.net

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