A DEAL-HUNTING expert has revealed a little-known trick to bag extra cash – and you don’t even need any experience.
Households across the UK will be looking for ways to make some money with the cost of food, fuel and energy so high.
A Tik Tok influencer has revealed a little-known trick to get hold of extra cash
Tik Tok user @chloesdealclub has over 3,000 followers on the platform where she shares all the best offers and money-making hacks.
In one of her recent videos, she explains how you can make up to £30 an hour just by signing up to market research sessions.
She says: “A really easy way to increase your income with literally no experience at all, is by doing market research.
“And so many people don’t realise how easy this is, and the hourly rate works out really good.”
The Tik Tokker goes on to share one market research session she found with Research Opinions.
She says: “This one here is for people aged 18 or over who have a pet and are happy to talk about the products they buy for their pets.
“There’s three time slots available that you can choose, it’s via Zoom, it’s going to take 2 hours 10 minutes and you’ll be paid £80. That’s a really good hourly rate.
“If it’s relevant to you, you just click apply within the email, enter your details then they’ll be in touch if you are selected for it.”
However, you might not always be so lucky to be accepted onto every market research session you sign up for.
“You won’t be selected for all of them,” Chloe warns.
“You’re going to need to apply a few times before you are selected.
“It was about 10 times before I was selected and then I got paid £60 for a two-hour Zoom call to chat about smoothies. It was really pretty easy.”
“And it’s worth being signed up to multiple market research companies to maximise your chances.
“So just Google market research company and then whatever your location is and hopefully you’ll see some options.”
What is market research?
Market research is used by companies who want to find out what people think of their products.
Basically, it’s about gathering information about consumers’ needs and preferences.
Companies are willing to pay out to people who want to take part in market research sessions because it means they might sell more of their products.
Depending on what you get picked for, you can earn up to £200 for just a couple of hours work as well, according to moneysavingexpert.com.
Market research is usually done in one of four ways: surveys, interviews, focus groups and customer observation.
You can do sessions online or in-person, so you can still make money even if you live in the countryside.
But you might not always make that much and earnings can vary.
You should make sure to sign up to reputable firms as well, such as Research Opinions.
One Tik Tokker previously revealed a little-known Tesco hack which could see you getting free cash at the checkout.
And one mum showed you can sooth a teething child with a 49p hack.
What other ways can you boost your income?
It’s not just market research that can see you earning more.
There are plenty of side hustles you can get involved in to make some extra cash.
You can go mystery shopping, which involves being asked to shop free of charge.
You can even do it online in some cases as well.
Or, you can get paid up to £6 by filling out online surveys.
Avon sellers can make up to 32% commission on orders they place as well.
SE previously spoke to one woman who earns an extra £230 a month with her side hustle as an Avon lady.