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Refunds Direct

UK

It is your responsibility to make claims for tax refunds. The Inland Revenue may not necessarily tell you if you over pay tax or are due a rebate. We estimate that 1 in 3 of the UKs 30 million taxpayers may have legitimate claims for repayments of tax but most either do not know about it or are unsure about how to get that money back. The Answer? Our 60 Second Survey will instantly tell you if you are potentially due a refund.

 

Research House

CANADA

We are looking for individuals who would like to be registered for on-line surveys through our Internet Panel. We are interested in your opinions for consumer or business studies. After you have completed the survey, you will simply e-mail us and we will credit an incentive to you.

 

Response Panel

THE WORLD

The Response Panel was established to provide companies with a targeted consumer audience who are willing to give their time to fill out consumer surveys and questionnaires in return for remuneration.

 

Restaurant Poll

US

Your opinions are very important to us. The information that you provide will help restaurants serve you better. For each RestaurantPoll.com survey that you complete, you will be entered into our Monthly Sweepstakes Drawing for cash prizes or gift certificates from Internet retailers such as Amazon.com, E-Toys, Fogdog, and others.

 

Restaurant Surveys

US

RestaurantSurveys.com will periodically survey its Restaurant Executive Panel on current industry "hot topics." For each survey in which you participate, you will receive a complete report and analysis.

 

Retail Report Card

US

We need consumers to secret shop stores across the country. We give you free money to shop. You complete a market research survey about the instore experience and you get to keep the things you buy.

 

Rewards Gateway

US

Sign up to participate in online offers and revieve quality gifts (60G Apple Ipod Photo) for you participation.

 

Rewards Venue

US

SIgn up to complete offers and you can receive a 42 inch plasma TV.

 

RewardTV

US

Free TV trivia site offering rewards and prizes. Simply join, watch prime time TV, then answer trivia questions to earn rewards and enter into sweepstakes. Use rewards to bid on electronics, gift certificates, and autographed memorabilia.

 

Rolling Stone

THE WORLD

Each month we'll be asking questions on topics such as fashion, music, entertainment, cars, anything and everything. Your point of view is essential to us. To thank you, we'll be giving away tons of free stuff. Participants of each survey will be placed in a monthly random drawing to win great prizes like electronics, concert tickets, cool trips and much more!

 

Sage Research

THE WORLD

The Sage Panel is a group of thousands of professionals who evaluate, use, and/or purchase information technology products. We will compensate you in one of several ways, depending on the length and type of the survey.

 

Saros Research

UK

All our respondents are genuine members of the public, who are financially rewarded for giving up their time (typically £30 - £50 for 2 hours work) and sharing their views in discussion groups, or participating in interviews or surveys.

 

Satisfaction Surveys

US

You may receive cash prizes, gift certificates or other awards occasionally given to panel members by our sponsors for participating in their surveys. SatisfactionSurveys.com will periodically survey its Executive Panel on current industry "hot topics." For each survey in which you participate, you will receive a complete report and analysis.

 

Savitz Research Solutions

THE WORLD

Your participation can influence the development of movies, software, automobiles, food, medical drugs, and dozens of other products. Participate in Savitz Research and you could receive $50 - $300 for each survey completed.

 

SBC ePanel

US

By joining this panel you will get a preview of new technology and upcoming features and have the opportunity to evaluate products targeted to our customers and influence their future design. The panel is composed of SBC customers. Your feedback will help to improve products.

 

The Science Advisory Board

THE WORLD

Join The Science Advisory Board, an international panel of 21,709 life science and medical professionals formed in 1997. Board members convene electronically to participate in online studies addressing issues of importance to their areas of investigation or clinical specialties. We ensure that participation on our site is confidential and that members are always compensated for their contributions -- for everything from sharing in our studies to posting on our forum.

 

Screen Research

THE WORLD

We are a team of researchers from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology). We are based in UMIST's School of Management and have a variety of backgrounds including Psychology, Marketing and Computing. We have successfully carried out web based surveys and educational programs for a UMIST and DTi funded project HiSPEC (Human Issues in Security and Privacy in e-commerce).

 

Second To None

THE WORLD

Second To None seeks dependable, articulate and detail oriented consumers of all ages to join our international team of in-store and online researchers. After you complete your onsite or online evaluation, you'll submit your results online and we'll send your payment.

 

Senior Survey

THE WORLD

Seniorsurvey.com provides a forum where seniors can easily speak their mind, as well as a place where their voice can easily be heard. Seniorsurvey.com conducts senior focus group research in cities throughout the U.S. and the world, covering a wide variety of topics. Seniorsurvey.com provides a forum where seniors can easily speak their mind, as well as a place where their voice can easily be heard.

 

Seventeen Road Test Team

US

We've run out of friends, cousins and the like to test the gazillions of beauty products that come out on the market each month. And who better than you, our readers, to share the excellent job of helping us. If you'd like to be part of our Road Test team, please give us your data, and we will contact you when and if we think we have the right product for you to test and review for us.

 

Shadow Shopper

US

Shadow Shopper is the easiest, quickest and most rewarding way to become a mystery shopper, and get paid to eat and shop. If you want real jobs, in your area, delivered right to your email, then join the thousands who are discovering the excitement of being paid to be a mystery shopper.

 

She Works

US

If you would like to become more involved in She Works by sharing your own thoughts, experiences and ideas, please tell us about your own frustrations and product ideas by submitting a feedback or product suggestion form on-line. We look forward to hearing from you and working to meet your needs.

 

Shifrin-Hayworth

US

In order to understand the needs of consumers like you, companies conduct market research studies. These studies take many forms, including one-on-one interviews, telephone interviews and focus groups. Studies typically last from 30 minutes to three hours and pay anywhere from $50 to $250 depending on the client, length and topic.

 

Shop Here Free

US

Companies rely on us to conduct marketing surveys and introduce new products and services to consumers. As a reward for your feedback and for trying the products and services, you will receive one voucher for a $500 shopping spree absolutely free.

 

Shoppers Hotline®

US

Shoppers Hotline® is the consumer research division of Information Resources Inc., Americas premier consumer research firm. Earn points toward a wide selection of great gift certificates to places like Blockbuster Video, Best Buy, and Target. Get an automatic entry in sweepstakes for cash and other great prizes.

 

Shopper's Voice

US

Shopper's Voice works with a select group of companies to send you relevant product samples, valuable coupons and other offers. As a Shopper's Voice member, you will be entitled to special savings, coupons and trial offers.

 

Signature Research

CANADA

Please tell us about yourself. All information will be kept confidential, and will be used for demographic selection only. Depending on the panel, you may be added to a draw, paid, or given valuable gift certificates.

 

Site Reporter

THE WORLD

By signing up at Site-Reporter.com as a Site Reporter, you will join a unique team of individuals who love the Internet and want to help make it easier to use. We want you to review websites and complete questionnaires related to the ease of use, performance, etc. of those sites. In return, you will earn commission for each completed questionnaire.

 

Six Questions

THE WORLD

SixQuestions is place online that people visit everyday and spend a few minutes taking and wagering on brand new, fun, six question long trivia quizzes. Users have a limited amount of time to finish each online quiz and receive their score upon completion.

 

Sky News Panel

THE WORLD

Join our panel for the chance to tell us your thoughts on a variety of subjects and topics whilst entering draws to win fantastic prizes!

 

smari

US

Members of our survey panel are sent an invitation to participate in a research study from time to time. Members are eligible for our cash drawings each time they complete a questionnaire. We generally conduct 2-3 studies per month, though not everyone receives each survey conducted.

 

Smithsonian Reader Panel

US

Join Smithsonian Magazine's Online Reader Panel - and be entered in our drawing to win a Blackberry device! Smithsonian Magazine would like to know about YOU: what you read, your interests, your likes and dislikes, and how you feel about Smithsonian Magazine. Several times during the year, we may ask you to participate in a survey.

 

Snow Sports Panel

US

Heres your invitation to participate in a new online consumer panel for the snow sports industry. By participating in our online panel you can be entered into drawings for chances to win valuable prizes from manufacturers in the winter sports industry. These prizes can be equipment, apparel or accessories.

 

Snyders of Hanover

US CANADA

As a Snyders of Hanover Pretzel Eaters Club member you are entitled to a number of benefits. You will also receive From the Hearth, our quarterly e-mail newsletter featuring new product alerts, special contests for pretzel Eaters Club members only, recipes of the month and advance notice of coupons in your local grocery store or newspaper.

 

So You Think You Know

UK

Take quizzes on many different subjects. Win points and prizes by competing against your peers in online quizzes.

 

Social Psychology Research

US

Welcome to Social Psychology Research on the Internet at USC each study draws from a separate lottery. By participating, you are automatically entered into a lottery for $200!

 

Socratic Forum®

THE WORLD

Socratic Forum members participate in state-of-the-art Web-based surveys about the hottest new technologies and software, e-commerce innovations, business-to-business products and services, and forces driving the global economy. In exchange, we reward our members by offering access to new information and/or opportunities to receive cash, online gift certificates, and other rewards.

 

Song People

THE WORLD

While you listen to music or watch videos you'll be answering a few questions at the same time. We'd like your opinions, not only on the current music you hear on the airwaves, but also on hot new material that hasn't been released yet. Get a chance to win new CD albums.

 

Specpan

US CANADA

Start getting paid for your opinion, and join one of our elite panels. You will be sent surveys about your profession and interests, and for each one you complete you will receive $5.00 to $20.00. It's that easy!

 

Spectracom

US CANADA

SpectraCom Research provides strategy and research for e-marketing, new product and technology nitiatives. We help companies define target audiences, understand product and technology usage, evaluate usability and measure the effectiveness of their products and campaigns. Win great prizes for your participation.

 

Speed Back

US

As part of our panel, we will pay you to answer surveys online or participate in an online discussion (called a focus group). Sometimes we will ask you to visit a specific Web site and ask you what you think about the site. Other times, we will just ask you to visit our survey center and complete a short questionnaire on a specific topic.

 

spider Metrix

THE WORLD

You tell us what you think, we pay you cash, gifts and vouchers. There are on-line surveys, web site ratings, weekly questions, competitions and much more!

 

Sporting Insights

THE WORLD

Sporting Insights is an ongoing research site, that tracks sports fans and participants around the world. In return we give our respondents the chance of winning great prizes across a wide range of sports, as well as offering unique incentives to people who join our sports panel.

 

Sports Research Panel

US

SportsResearchPanel.com members are exposed to new products, services, advertisements and web sites. Then, they evaluate these concepts to help decide how they can best be developed to meet their needs. Depending on the scope of the project, members benefit from their participation in a variety of ways: 1. Getting entered into a drawing for cash and prizes 2. Getting paid to participate in a survey 3. Donating money to charity 4. Helping develop products and services so they meet your needs.

 

Sport & Leisure Research

US CANADA

Design and test products that suit your active lifestyle. Create programs involving the leisure activities you do. Provide feedback on your satisfaction with products and services in the leisure industry. Win great prizes by telling us about the things you love to do.

 

SQL Server Magazine

THE WORLD

Join an exclusive panel of worldwide members from the SQL Server community. Your participation in this research panel indicates your interest in providing market insight and commenting on trends in the industry. Register with us and we will send you premiums or gifts associated with participation in various surveys.

 

Staples Surveys

US

At Staples.com we are constantly striving to make our web site a better experience for our valued customers. And you can help by becoming a member of the Staples.com Survey Group. When you give us feedback as part of the group, we give you coupons so you can save even more.

 

Start Sampling

US

Become a member to receive product samples, participate in online contests and promotions and provide feedback directly to manufacturers of the products you sample.

 

Study Response

THE WORLD

The StudyResponse project facilitates online research for behavioral, social, and organizational science researchers by distributing email participation requests to adult research participants. The research projects that use StudyResponse offer incentives for voluntary participation in social science research generally in the form of raffle-type prizes.

 

Success® Rice

US

Success® Rice has created a panel of consumers who, from time to time, offer valuable insight on new products and flavors. We will periodically send new products, great recipes, and coupons to selected panel members.

 

Supermarket Guru

THE WORLD

So what do you get out of joining our consumer panel? You tell America's food industry what you think - and we will randomly select ten participants and send each one a very cool, very hip T-Shirt as well as entering you for our grand prize each month.

 

Survey

THE WORLD

We value your opinion literally. When you complete our online surveys, you make a difference in the marketplace and at the same time you go into the draw to win cash or fantastic prizes.

 

Survey Cafe

THE WORLD

By registering with SurveyCafe you will be joining a group of people who are committed to providing their honest opinions to help influence new products and services. You will learn how your responses compare to other panel members who participate in our studies and for each study you complete, you will earn real incentives, not just points or a chance to win something.

 

Survey Center Focus

US

We are pleased to welcome you as a potential participant for our focus group discussions. The topics include new products, shopping, education, parenting, health care, public affairs, food products and television, to name just a few. Immediately after each focus group discussion, you will be given a check for $35 to $75 for your participation.

 

Survey Center Online

THE WORLD

Participate in online surveys and help companies and other organizations to improve their products, services, policies, and marketing communications to better serve your needs and preferences. Typically, each survey participant is given something as a token of our appreciation.

 

Survey Complete

THE WORLD

When you take one of our online surveys, not only do you make a difference in the marketplace, you get paid for it. Registering as a panel member enables us to contact you with surveys for cash incentives or prize drawings. Plus you'll get to express your opinions in a fun and easy way.

 

Survey Consumer ePanel

THE WORLD

You will benefit in two ways by joining the Survey.com Consumer ePanel. You will help shape the way companies conduct business and determine the products and services they provide. You will also have the chance to win some great prizes by simply responding to the surveys that we'll send you!

 

Survey Direct

THE WORLD

As a valued member, SurveyDirect will invite you to participate in online surveys based on the information you provide in the enrollment form. Receive many offers and incentives from a variety of companies.

 

Survey Lion

THE WORLD

SurveyLion is a site where you can help to make a difference! We conduct online opinion surveys for companies in virtually every industry. Companies need your guidance in key marketing decisions affecting their business. Incentives are paid for your time. Everyone has an opinion - join our panel and get paid for yours!

 

Survey Millions

THE WORLD

Join our exclusive Survey Panel and be rewarded for your opinions. Influence the development of new products. Complete our short online survey and tell us about yourself. Upon completion you'll be entered for a chance to Win a Zenith 42" LCD Projection HD-TV. Voice your opinion and receive additional contest entries each time you complete a survey.

 

Survey Net

THE WORLD

Survey-Net is the source for user demographics on the Internet. We invite everyone to participate in our online surveys. Theinformation accumulated online is available to everyone on the net. You are free to republish/use any portion of that survey results as long as survey-net acknowledged.

 

Survey Networks

US

Find out why more than 20 million people have participated in SurveyNetworks.com surveys. The information you provide will help influence development of new and existing products, and allow us to better serve your needs with great offers, coupons, samples, and giveaways.

 

Survey Peace

THE WORLD

Join and participate in our survey and research efforts. You'll become part of a growing field of independent internet survey and research professionals simply by participating in surveys and being promptly paid cash by us.

 

Survey Savvy

THE WORLD

When you complete our online surveys, you make a difference in the marketplace and get paid for it. When you refer friends and they complete surveys, and when their friends complete surveys, you'll get paid too! Their pay plan is the following, for every survey you complete you will be paid $3.00. Plus you will be paid $2.00 for every survey your referrals complete, and you will be paid $1.00 for all the surveys that your referral's referrals complete. Their pay plan is on 3 levels and you get paid for each one. Once you've joined, don't forget to fill out the 'profile enhancers'. This will qualify you for more paid surveys.

 

Survey Site

THE WORLD

We invite you to join the SurveySite Web Panel, a group of Internet users who provide feedback to various companies about products, services and Web sites. We pay a minimum of $35 if you participate in an online chat discussion, and we pay cash or hold contests if you answer an online survey.

 

Survey Spot

US CANADA UK AUSTRALIA

Through the SurveySpot research panel, you can tell researchers what you think of their products and services or give your opinions on the issues of the day. Researchers offer prizes and rewards for your participation in their surveys!

 

Survey Spree

US

SurveySpree is an online research community where you can share your opinions in marketing research studies, providing valuable feedback to major companies interested in what you think. By taking part in SurveySpree research studies, you not only can win cash prizes, but you can make sure your opinion is counted!

 

SurveyZ

THE WORLD

Three reasons why you should register as a Panelist: Win Cool Prizes (Air Miles / Long Distance Cards etc) (For Just signing up), You voice is heard by companies like Microsoft, Sabre in defining new Products and Services, 1 in 100 Panel Members win a 20$ Gift Certificate from Amazon.com

 

Surveys Online

THE WORLD

By joining the panel at Surveysonline.com, you will have the unique opportunity of shaping the way you see things on the Internet and TV. Some of the surveys we will be conducting on Surveysonline.com will include prize drawings as an added incentive for your participation.

 

Synovate

THE WORLD

Synovate is one of the nations largest marketing research firms and weve been collecting information on consumer opinions for over 50 years! Registering for our Consumer Opinion Panel is easy and participants are automatically entered into a monthly sweepstakes for a chance to win a grand prize of $1000!

 

Talk About Fragrance

US

Your participation gives you the chance to make your opinion count! When you participate in online surveys or discussion groups, you have the chance to win cash and prizes as well as earn money for your time...just by telling us your opinions!

 

Take a Survey

US CANADA

Our surveys are sponsored by regional and national companies that want to hear what you have to say. They have spent the time and money to hire Markinetics as an independent, third party research company to get unbiased opinions from people like you. Some surveys also offer drawings for prizes and cash as an added incentive.

 

Taylor Research

AUSTRALIA

Market research is one of the ways you can directly influence the decisions of industry about their products and services. You will receive cash or other incentives for participating in market research. If you are interested in market research and would like to attend group discussions/interviews, please register.

 

Team TV Guide

US

Team TV Guide is a place you can offer your opinions and debate on TV Guide Channel, TV Guide Magazine, tvguide.com and all things related to TV. opinion. If you opt-in to participate in our special consumer surveys, you'll receive valuable reward points that can be cashed in for dollar value gift cards or other exciting prizes.

 

TeensEyes

US

TeensEyes.com is an online survey panel of teens between 15 and 17. TeensEyes surveys reward teens for telling the companies that make products and services for them how they look through teens' eyes. You can earn anywhere between a few hundred to a few thousand points (between $2-$20) each time you complete a survey.

 

Technology Advisory Board®

THE WORLD

Join the Technology Advisory Board®, a worldwide group of technology professionals engineers, scientists, computer scientists, information systems professionals, software developers, web developers, and executives in technology industries. When you complete a research survey (a longer questionnaire), you will receive $10 to $200.

 

Tech Tank

THE WORLD

Register now to access our discussion forums, take part in surveys, win prizes and receive invitations to trial new technology.

 

TechTV Opinions

US

TechTV Opinions is an interactive programming and market research service that is designed to stimulate debate and offer a convenient forum to express your opinion. If you opt-in to participate in our special consumer surveys, you'll receive valuable reward points that can be cashed in for dollar value gift cards or other exciting prizes.

 

Tech World

THE WORLD

TechWorld is an online community of individuals who are interested in sharing their opinions on technology and innovation. The panel's objective is to help major national and international technology companies develop new products and services to better meet consumer needs. To show you that we value your participation, we strive to make every survey we invite you to both interesting and financially rewarding.

 

Test & Vote

THE WORLD

Test&Vote gives you the opportunity to test products for free, take part in paid surveys, and quick voting. You will also have the chance to win Amazon vouchers and possibly £350 in cash every month.

 

Test Spin

THE WORLD

Join now and you'll be eligible to earn up to $600 toward merchandise on Amazon.com. Register with TestSpin to test new products, music, videos, websites, and more. We want your opinion and we'll pay you for it - up to $4 for taking a survey and $30 to join a focus group. And the best part is that you never have to leave the comfort of your own computer.

 

Thats What I Think

UK AUSTRALIA

Through thats-what-i-think, you can express your opinions about what you see on TV and Movie screens and hear on the radio. You will have a chance to see and hear new releases before they're made public and help decide if they are up to your standards. Now with our new "Opinion Points" program, you can earn points for your opinions. "Opinion Points" are redeemable for great prizes, including gift certificates from Amazon.co.uk.

 

The Conference

THE WORLD

The Medical Marketing Conference (The Conference) has stood at the forefront of healthcare research for more than 30 years. By participating in Conference surveys, members have shared their insights and experiences with major manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, instruments and other healthcare products. You will receive a check for honoraria usually within 3 - 6 weeks of completing the survey.

 

The Great Australian Survey

AUSTRALIA

Australian consumers choose to complete the survey and choose how much or how little personal and purchasing information they want to share with us. In return we give you the chance to win great prizes on a regular basis, and promise to use their information for marketing and research purposes in a professional and appropriate way. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and once you finish you'll gain an entry into the prize draw to win $10,000. We'll also provide you with information on ways to earn extra entries.

 

The Green Guide

THE WORLD

Your opinions matter. The Green Guide wants to hear them. Join The Green Guide Research Panel and be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Gaiam.com each time you take a survey.

 

The Net Panel

US

Complete our short online survey and tell us about yourself. Upon completion you'll be entered for a chance to win a Plasma TV or $2500 cash. Voice your opinion and receive additional contest entries each time you complete a survey.

 

The Prize Panel

US

ThePrizePanel is a survey site dedicated to building business and consumer panels to help companies. When you sign up to participate in market research studies, we will donate $1 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. And each panelist will receive an free bracelet, just for signing up.

 

The Strategy Group

US

The information you provide will be used to help game publishers understand their customers better. Everyone who completes our mail survey will be paid $5 for their help. In addition, all those returning a survey will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing worth $1,000 in cash.

 

The Virtual Consumer Research Group

THE WORLD

The Virtual Consumer Research Group is an academic, not-for-profit research group focused on understanding what consumers do, think and feel. As a registered member of our panel, you will be eligible for our monthly drawing for a $250 gift certificate. For each study that you choose to participate, you will be eligible for additional drawing in the range of $150~200 prizes for that study.

 

The Wired Pulse

US

Pulse members participate in short Web-based surveys to help us get the pulse on the direction of business, technology trends and must-have gear. As our way of saying thank you, you will be entered to win cash, the latest tech gear, online gift certificates, and other rewards.

 

TNS Global

NEW ZEALAND

TNS is one of New Zealand's leading market research companies and we would love to hear your opinions! We conduct surveys in a wide variety of ways: by phone, in shopping malls, via the internet and by mail. Incentives (cash or product) are often offered to thank you for your time and input.

 

Tom's Advisory Panel

US

This registration survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. As a thank you for your participation, we will enter your name in our Monthly Tom's Advisory Panel Drawing for a chance to win $100!

 

Top Free Gifts

US

Reveive free gifts for your participation in consumer sample offers.

 

Total Email

THE WORLD

TotalE-Mail.com/MyZ.com will give you credits for taking surveys. Credits are redeemable for raffle tickets that you can use to win prizes. Make more money by receiving e-mail from partners like Yesmail.

 

Toy Opinion Panel

US

We value consumers' opinions so we've created the Toy Opinion Panel (T.O.P.) to find out what YOU want! We're looking for parents AND kids to help us design the toys of tomorrow! You'll also have a chance to win cool toys!

 

Tremor

US

Tremor is a marketing service - powered by The Procter & Gamble Company - that develops teen word-of-mouth marketing programs. As a Tremor Member you get to: Influence everything from music to fashion to movies, Get exclusive access to special events & insider info, and be the first to preview new products. Join and get a chace to win an iPod® mini.

 

TrendScan

THE WORLD

We carry out online consumer and business research into various topics ranging from music to TV commercials. Make your opinion pay by simply telling companies your honest opinion about their products and services. As a thank you, we will pay you in TrendChip vouchers which can be redeemed against the latest books, movies, CD`s etc. at our shopping partner Amazon.co.uk

 

Trial Size

US

You can shape the products of tomorrow through fun surveys that tell manufacturers what you want from their products. Theres no need to search the Internetwell email you invitations to sample products and information about offers and products tailored to your interests.

 

Trophy Research

US

Trophy Research is a web-based research company that records the experiences and opinions of hunters and anglers across America. We use this information to help manufacturers of outdoor products better meet the needs of their customers by creating improvements in product design and service. As an incentive, each poll offers panelists a chance to win valuable merchandise.

 

TSPromotions

UK

Would you like to WIN FREE* holiday accommodation at one of our featured resorts in Fuerteventura, Tenerife or Lanzarote? Yes?.....well all you need to do is complete the following short questionnaire to enter the competition (takes less than 2 minutes).