Vocalpoint-A Place for Women

I am a big fan of Vocalpoint, an online community of moms who enjoy engaging with other people, like to give their opinions and especially enjoy sharing information about products, services, and  experiences. The site is sponsored by Proter and Gamble and gives you the opportunity to try out new products through samples or coupons without any monetary obligation. All they ask is for you to give your true opinion about a product you might have received from them. There is no cost to join the community and you can contribute as little or as much as your time allows. In addition to the product trials they also offer short surveys, invitations to participate in focus groups and a weekly newsletter that summarizes all of the information about the products and tips sent in by members.

Focus Groups

One of the best ways to make a little extra money is by participating in Focus Groups. As you become more familiar with the survey process you will start to receive invitations to join online focus groups for topics like shopping, finances, automobiles and such. Keep you options open on these. They are willing to pay you up $10 or more for answering surveys on their website, blogging about your experiences or even giving your opinions on products. Typically the invitations come from survey sites you have participated with on a regular basis.

Another type of Focus Group is through companies like Schlesinger Associates, a marketing research company. I am on their data base for the Philadelphia area and I get frequent invitations to try out for specific focus groups. Their opportunities, which take place in their offices at various times of the day, will earn you &75 to $200 per sessions. They typically last 2 hours and can entail product trials. They offer opportunities for medical databases or consumer databases.