Saturday, August 20, 2011

Reality Based Group (Game Film Consultants)

I have shopped with Reality Based Group (formally Game Film Consultants) for over 2 years now and I love the shops that they provide. They always pay within 30 days and the shops are fun and easy. The schedulers for this company are great. I cannot disclose which clients they service, but I will say that the restaurants that they serve are well worth signing up for shops with them! Check out shopping for Reality Based Group today!

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Keeping track of your Mystery Shopping Earnings

Think of Mystery Shopping as your own business--because it is! You are not employed by shopping companies, you are contracted to do a service for them and report back what you find. For tax purposes you MUST keep track of how much you are earning as a shopper.

One way that I have done this over the years is using a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. This spreadsheet has all of the items that you need in order to keep track of how much you are earning and spending while you are out shopping. Here are some things to remember:

  • Don't add reimbursements to your income. 
  • Keep track of your mileage and additional expenses when shopping
  • Keep receipts for paper/ink/phone bills etc. as all of these things count as tax write offs
If you are interested in using my spreadsheet, please click here to download the spreadsheet.


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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Mystery Shopping Companies List Part 1 (A-L)

Below are companies that I have done work for at one time or another and that I know pay and that ARE NOT scams whatsoever. Sign up and most of all do your best and have fun mystery shopping for extra cash! This list will be updated regularly--newest items will have a red * next to the name.

Get Started Mystery Shopping

Beginning a Mystery Shopping Business is a fun and interesting way to generate extra income for you and your family. I began Mystery Shopping in college to supplement my small income and since graduating I have continued because it's fun, interesting, and brings in income every month!

Here are some tips to get started:
  • Get a dedicated email address that you use for Mystery Shopping only and make it a professional sounding one (Google and Yahoo provide FREE accounts).
  • Sign up for every mystery shopping company that you can. In order to make decent money, this is essential.
  • Visit Volition.com there's a LOT of GREAT information on this site for new and experienced shoppers. 
  • Make sure that you have access (at a minimum) to a computer, scanner, and digital camera.
  • Figure out a way to keep records of how many miles you drive to and from shops, keep your receipts, and begin a spreadsheet to keep track of your earnings. 
  • Bookmark this site for tips, information, and articles on Mystery Shopping