| Resolution #1: I will group assignments together | | | | clubs, car dealerships, financial services, fast food |
| Time management is very important. You want | | | | and other retail outlets. |
| to make sure you get the most shops if you are | | | | Yes, these assignments are more complex |
| going to be in a local mall or a major shopping | | | | because of the narratives that have to be |
| strip. Don't waste time and gas by having to go | | | | completed, but you know what, the more |
| back to the same location twice. | | | | practice you get at this the easier it gets. |
| In such situations, accept the lower paying job, | | | | Resolution #4: I will establish a relationship with my |
| especially if it an easy shop that will add $7 to $12 | | | | Mystery Shopping Company |
| on top of your other higher-paying shops. | | | | If you think that the best bet is to register with |
| Resolution #2: I will use a map | | | | as many mystery shopping companies as possible, |
| Work out the best possible route if you have a | | | | you are wrong. Pick a maximum of 3 mystery |
| number of assignments to complete close to each | | | | shopping companies you are comfortable with and |
| other. Yahoo and Google will map out directions so | | | | establish a good relationship with them. Prove that |
| you can get from one location to another without | | | | you are a credible, reliable shopper and they will |
| wasting time. | | | | turn to you when an urgent assignment or |
| Resolution #3: I will take on more service | | | | canceled assignment has to be completed, without |
| assignments | | | | competition from other shoppers. |
| Service shops and dinner restaurant shops tend | | | | In fact, if you do accept that rush assignment, |
| to pay higher reimbursements. This includes gyms, | | | | they will be ever grateful to you. |