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Ipsos Knowledge Panel?
Hello folks Recently got invited to join Ipsos Knowledge Panel. I don't really know anything about survey organisations or how handy they can be, but if I can make a few extra quid here and there then I'm probably up for it. But does anyone know anything about this one? A google search led me to believe it is not dodgy in…
Dodgy YouGov email - You made the news!
I'm not sure if it's genuine or not, but I've just had an email apparently from YouGov titled "You made the news!".It says "The results of a survey you participated in have just been published in several news articles." and contains links which aren't to YouGov.Plus I don't recall participating in the particular survey it…
Any tips for creating passive income as a student?
I am a full-time student, living independently in central London, struggling to find part time work and so my monthly income is currently 0. I don't have any support from family or anything like that so I suffer from financial anxiety. I live off of my current account in which I have money from my previous maintenance…
Anyone a member of Surveoo surveys
Just had a email to sign up to surveoo surveys and was wondering if anyone had signed up and there thoughts please.looking at the site it looks quite spammy?
IPSOS Barb TV Panel
I've been contacted by ipsos to join the barb tv panel and was wondering if anyone else was part of this and what your feedback of it is?
Selling jewellery?
I have an engagement ring and wedding band from my previous marriage that I’m never going to want or need to keep. Think they’re both 18k white gold, engagement ring has a main diamond and 4 diamond chips, and the wedding band has about 7 small diamonds. No paperwork, unfortunately. Each ring cost about 1k, if I remember.…
Any good Mystery shopping sites or receipt scanning?
Can anyone recommend any good mystery shopping sites that they've had success with? Or any good apps for scanning receipts etc that might earn a few more pennies?
New Nat West switching bonus.
Hi, Has anybody had an email from NatWest entitled ‘You could get more from your account… £175 more’ offering £175 switching bonus even though I already have an account with them? I received an email stating if I switched (by 5pm on the 3rd of November, Pay in £1250 before 16th of December) from another account to them…
Amazon Influencer Storefront - Tax Rules UK
Hi everyone! I have a large social media following and I read about the Amazon Influencer program which allows you to create a storefront to recommend products. If people buy products through this storefront then you earn a commission. I was just wondering how this would work in the UK with regards to tax; I earn within…
Forex Trading College.....any experiences
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CeMAP Qualication Mortgage Advisor
Hey guys just looking for some about becoming an independent mortgage adviser and doing a CeMAP course. Currently I work as a building surveyor within the NHS so looking to do this a side hussle for extra income. Has anybody done this part time to begin with on top of another FT job. Is it realistic to think that’s viable?…
Best place for selling books
My adult son keeps buying books to read and he reads it only once. I have got loads of books, is there a place I could sell them by bulk. Postage is too expensive for one book. Thanks
Gold Buying & selling
I'm looking at buying & selling gold, a complete starter here so ANY points for me to research on would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew
Selling second hand watches
I am thinking of selling a couple of watches that I own to generate a bit of extra cash... one is a Tag Heuer and the other one a Tudor. Does anybody have experience of selling these kinds of mid-range watches? In terms of best place to sell, low commissions etc Also - neither have been serviced in quite some time, does…
Top Cashback query
Quick question...I've been on TCB for a few years, but not used it recently. If I use Ebay through it for example, do I still get my Nectar points as well, or would I have to forgo them in favour of cashback? Same for Sainsburys, or Tesco clubcard? I've usually only used TCB for big purchases like travel etc.
Decluttering and money making tips
Hi there. I am thinking of undertaking a major declutter at the moment and would be really grateful for any advice on what might be valuable. I have never sold on Ebay (though I have bought on it before) and I have never used anything like MusicMagpie etc. Would be helpful, especially at the moment, to make a few extra…
Selling on Amazon.com as UK Ltd
Hi - I am an UK based Ltd company currently selling physical goods online within UK territory. With amazon now offering various business models that allow anyone to upload a T-shirt design or a PDF book to amazon platform and sell it as print on demand on Amazon.com (so in the US market, and therefore revenue in dollars) I…
Is Shoppix any good to sign up to?
As the title says...is Shoppix worth signing up to? As long as it pays out, I'm not too bothered how slow it is to earn a couple of ££, but there are so many of these companies that you seem to sign up to, do the hard work and then the rewards don't come through
Anybody having issues with Opinion Outpost?
I signed up to Opinion Outpost about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Went to cash out my first £5 via Paypal and it said I had to link my Paypal account, which I did. It then said I should be able to cash out after 72 hours. It is now about 5 days and still get the same message every time I try and cash out. I have messaged their…

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