A fundamental goal of any business in the competitive market today, is to obtain accurate information relating to customer requirements. In order for businesses to obtain such information, the use of customer surveys has proved in be invaluable. However, the question is, is there money to be made, simply by taking part in these surveys?

Recently, numerous online opportunities have arisen, advertising cash rewards, in return for completing such surveys. The logic behind this is that companies are willing to pay people, in exchange for their opinions regarding specific products or services.

With so many get-rich-quick schemes floating around on the internet today, most people considering paid surveys, still tend to doubt if this is just another internet scam, or is it really possible to earn extra income.

Feelings of scepticism are only to be expected, given the circumstances, but the truth is, yes, there certainly is money to be made. Right at this very moment, there are a vast amount of people, completing surveys and making an attractive second income.

Your first task will be to source a reputable Online Survey Network in order to gain access to these surveys. Here you will be presented with two options:

Option #1 - Free networks

As the name implies, these are survey networks which are free to join. You'll also receive regular email notifications advising you about survey opportunities. However, the downside to these free services is that they do not afford you the opportunity to earn real cash. Instead, in return for your time, you are given free access to various competitions and assorted sweepstakes.

In the vast majority of cases, these surveys are conducted on behalf of small or fledgling companies who simply cannot afford the luxury of paid surveys. While such surveys can be fun, given the possibility of a free prize, there is no money to be made and the chances of actually winning a prize are pretty slim.

Option #2 - Membership Based Survey Networks

This second option is the option one should be looking at, if your intention is to earn some very real money.

There are survey networks that charge a membership fee in order for access to paid online surveys. You typically pay a one-time fee of about $35-$45 and will then have access a list of potential paid survey opportunities.

These networks work with larger companies that are able to offer cash for your opinion as they have good-sized marketing budgets. They are willing to pay money to get your opinion which will help them in their business decisions.

The paid membership networks in turn, often have direct contact with many of these large companies, thus ensuring a constant supply of paid survey opportunities for their members. As with many money making opportunities, the more time you're willing to invest, the great your returns will be.

One piece of advice is to look for a survey network that backs up their service with a moneyback guarantee. This will let you "test" them out with the comfort of knowing you can get your moneyback if you aren't satisfied. The good ones will offer you a guarantee simply because they are confident in what they offer.

If you're really serious about making some extra cash or even a second income, paid surveys is genuine money making opportunity. If you're still not convinced, or if you still have questions, please feel free to get in touch. All the very best of luck!