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You might have heard about market research focus groups. Companies seek your opinions on advertising and new products, so they hire independent third-party companies to gather people together for interviews. It's a good way to make some cash if you've got the time. Focus groups generally pay $75-$100 for 1-2 hours. A few very specifically targeted groups pay more, sometimes $150+ for an hour. Visit their websites to register online and to become a participant (respondent). They all have quick and easy signup forms on their sites, so don't bother them by phone. It's easier and quicker to sign up online. They'll keep you on their list, call you once in a while, and ask you a few questions. If you qualify, you are invited to attend a focus group. When you get there, tell them what you think. Don't suck up, because they are looking for constructive criticism from real people. Also, don't worry about your info being sold to telemarketers. They have to keep your info confidential to avoid impropriety and conflicts of interest. For more info on privacy, see my guide to privacy and privacy links. Some of these companies are in San Francisco (415 area code), some have additional offices in other cities, others are online. By the way, this is a better option than the so-called "Mystery Shopper" scams that just fleece you for up-front money. Read this Federal Trade Commission warning about Mystery Shopper scams. Also, please note that Silent Way does not perform surveys! |
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Nichols Research |
44 Montgomery Also in: Sunnyvale CA, Concord CA, Fresno CA, and Reno NV. |
415-986-0500 408-773-8200 |
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Plaza Research (Iopinion) |
55 Stockton Also in: New York area, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, |
415-984-0400 |
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Ecker & Associates |
220 S. Spruce, Suite 100 222 Front St, 3rd Floor |
650-871-6800 |
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Fleischman Field Research |
250 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor 1655 N. Main Street, #320 |
800-277-3200 415-398-4140 |
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Consumer Research Associates |
450 Sansome St., 8th Floor Also in Dallas, TX. |
800-800-5055 415-392-6000 |
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| G Focus Groups, Inc www.gfocusgroups.com |
G Focus Groups, Inc 733 Fillmore Street, Suite 3 San Francisco, CA 94117 |
877-928-2721 | ||
| SurveySite www.surveysite.com |
Online only. Usually an online survey that enters you in a drawing for $. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
416-642-1002 | ||
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Cobbey + Associates |
One Sansome Street, Suite 2000 |
877-433-3242 |
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| Fieldwork |
In San Francisco and a dozen cities. | |||
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Tragon Research |
Tragon Corporation Chicago Office If you are in a survey taking place in Redwood City, note that it only pays $25 per hour. |
650-365-1833 |
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MBS Internet |
Online only. |
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| Benchmark Research
sign up by phone, |
Pharmaceutical research trials, with offices in these cities:
490 Post St, Suite 1442, San Francisco CA; Austin TX; Fort Worth TX; San Angelo TX. Details. |
800-369-2875 | ||
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66 Bovet Road Suite 105 Also in La Mirada, CA and King Of Prussia, PA. |
650-574-9044 |
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Corey, Canapary & Galanis |
447 Sutter |
415-397-1200 |
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Fitch |
730 Montgomery Also: Ann Arbor MI, Boston MA, Columbus OH, London UK, Osaka Japan, Paris France and Singapore. |
415-283-1600 |
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| ZoomPanel.com | This company has been unresponsive to "unsubscribe" requests, so I do not recommend taking part in their surveys, which only get you an entry into a drawing instead of actual compensation. "MarketTools and zTelligence are registered trademarks of MarketTools, Inc." One of their clients is techwatcher.com. Online only. Earn "zoompoints", a drawing entry or cash. |
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