Shopper Income

Treating Your Mystery Shopping Like A Business

Some mystery shoppers just take on secret shopping jobs as a hobby.  But since any income made by your mystery shopping is taxable, it is important to treat your mystery shopping like a business.  This means keeping accurate records of each mystery shopping job that you do.  You can claim tax deductions for your expenses More >

Can I Really Get Paid For Shopping?

When people hear that I do mystery shopping, they are surprised. They have heard of it, but one of the first questions they ask is, “Can I really get paid for shopping?”

A Day In The Life of a Student Mystery Shopper

Students can sign up for the jobs that fit their schedules. With most shopper jobs they can even take along a friend. What student would not like to get paid for taking a friend along to go out to eat or to drop into a convenience store to pick up a snack?

Secret Shopper Myths

Many people who are starting out as secret shoppers believe a common myth.

Extra Income as a Mystery Shopper

Earning extra income as a mystery shopper is easy. However it is important to understand that for most people, secret shopping simply provides a nice supplement to income, not a full-time one. Who makes a good part-time mystery shopper? College students Stay-at-home moms Retirees People who have flexible schedules People who like to shop! You More >