Surveys are a fun way to make a little extra money or earn points to be traded for
stuff.  Many companies now a days offer online surveys on their receipts and will
reward you for going online and letting them know about your experience at their
establishment.  Some companies would rather hire a survey company to set this up
and track it for them.  

Sign Up:
Sign up or apply at several survey companies with the same email address and watch
the offers come right to your in box.  Read each survey carefully because some will
offer money and some will offer points and some will offer nothing at all.  There are
also survey companies that will send you free products to try and ask for your opinion
of it.  I've tried sunscreens, salad dressings, chocolate bars and more---for free!  
Watch out for "survey" companies that just want you to sign up for offers.  

Fill Out:
There is usually a screening portion of each survey during the first few questions to
determine if you fit the demographic the company is looking for.  If you do not fit or
qualify for a survey, it will end.  Don't worry about "trying" to fit into what they're
looking for.  Just answer honestly and move on.  There are plenty more waiting to be
answered.

Get Paid:
Each company will have it's own payout schedule meaning some will pay (either
through paypal or a mailed check) every time you earn money, but some will not pay
until you've earned a minimum amount (such as $10).  Some companies use a point
system and then you can trade your points for a gift card or a paypal transfer.  I keep
the payout minimum of each company next to it's link in my favorites so I know when
to request my payouts.  And I keep all the links in one folder so if I have time, I can
log into each one and see if they have any open surveys!  

Here is my list of the best survey companies to sign up with:



Clear Voice Surveys

Global Test Market

Lightspeed Consumer Panel

MindField Online

Opinion Outpost



SurveySpot

SurveySavvy

Viewpoint Forum
Surveys