Nichols Research

TL;DR: Great East Bay facility for focus groups.
On the 13^th floor, across from Conocrd bart, this is another location where you can get paid to go give your opinion about any number of topics. The last one I did here I was essentially proof reading documents, and giving my thoughts on them. I’ve also done studies about health insurance and grocery shopping here.
Usually end up spending 1 to 2 hours, and the pay is pretty good. I use this to augment my income every so often, would highly suggest to anyone looking to make a few extra bucks!

Like the other reviewer I too have gone to Nichols over the years and always received a check. Now they have switched to PREPAID VISA GIFT CARDS! This will be the last time I attend one of their focus groups.

I’ve participated in several Nichols Research studies over the years, and was very disappointed this evening when they handed me a VISA gift card instead of a check; nobody warned me that I was going to receive one of these pain in the butt cards. They are nearly impossible to redeem down to a $ 0 balance; IMO this contributes to the operation feeling low end and rather trashy… but given the mix of products that we discussed, this may be the market they are aiming for.
I really enjoyed the facilitator, but the office badly needs a remodel and some decent furniture. About as appealing as an ER; not where you are excited to spend two hours talking. Give this place a re-​do and ditch the ghetto prepaid cards to restore the luster to Nichols!

This company is great! They call every once in a while, ask you some questions to see if you qualify for their research projects and if you get invited, they pay you in excess of $ 100 sometimes for your time and opinions its unreal. If there are any doubters out there, just try it. The money is for real!

GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS AND HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME!
If you love Unilocaling you will love Nichols Research, Inc. Established in 1978, Nichols Research is the leading focus group and marketing research company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is a focus group? Focus groups are a popular method and form of exploratory research intended to help companies from all industries and sectors better understand how consumers feel about their prroducts and services. Research testing includes food taste-​tests, videogame testing, consumer electronics and products, alcohol/​beverage studies, legal research (mock juries), Biotech, B2B, medical, etc. Check out this link and see for yourself.
Focus Groups are fun and a quick way to earn some extra spending cash. In fact, most focus groups are 1.5 — 2 hours and pay anywhere from $ 75.00 — $ 300.00+, depending on the subjects. In addition, your opinions and input go a long way in helpiing influence how the products and services of today affect the future.
Nichols Research does not sell anything and your participation in focus groups is strictly confidential and used for exploratory and internal purposes only. To sign up or for more information on Nichols Research including their privacy policy, visit their website via the attached link.
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