Shop Until You Drop!
Have you ever heard of Rodeo Drive? It's a world famous street in Beverly Hills,
and if you're a movie buff then you may have seen it on the big screen, (Pretty Woman)
Well, some of us may go and visit it one day, but shopping there, that's not
going to happen for the majority of us.
But wait, there may be a way you can shop on all types of streets and make a
living doing it, how?
By becoming a professional shopper.
That's right, with an economy that's going into the toilet each and every day,
a lot of us may have to create our own means of employment and stop relying on others.
And if you enjoy the crowds, carrying the bags, the long waits in lines, then sign up
and get started.
And where do you find this type of job? Continue reading...
a) Find Your Niche-
Simply put, find one certain category, will you shop for kids?
Will you buy groceries, or furniture or cosmetics?
Or you can really multi-task and do them all.
b) Get The Word Out-
Now that you consider yourself a "professional shopper" you have to let people know.
How? Talking to friends and family to see if they need anyone.
Online-post your services on Facebook, Tumblr, etc.
Or place an ad in your local paper, or go to a senior center and talk to some
of the personnel.
c) Know Your Clients-
Create a client questionnaire to gather info you can keep on file. Ask them
to name their preferred designers, fabrics, cuts and price points.
Are your clients planning on long trips, do they need makeup, toiletries,
etc. for this trip? Or say you a become a food shopper...
Does your client have food allergies, can he or she have wheat, or are they strict
vegetarians?
d) Go Small-
As in boutiques. If you plan on clothes shopping only, you may want to head to smaller
boutiques, why? You'll be able to develop a better relationship with them as opposed to
someone from Macy's or Bloomingdales. Plus, they (the owners) may give you
discounts and allow you take clothes or bring them back if there's a problem.
e) Set Your Price-
How much are you going to charge?
It's up to you, some people who've been at this are 100 to 300 dollars an hour.
It's best to start small, ($15 to $25 dollars an hr.)
but as you become bigger and more well known, charge more.
f) Get Licensed-
Yes, another thing that involves red tape, but if you're serious about this, then it
won't really matter. A wholesalers license allows you to buy furniture and home
goods at wholesale prices, plus attend trade showrooms, where you can also
buy at low prices. Just go to your state revenue department's website, type in reseller
and find out what to do.
That's it- And soon you too, can shop like the stars, but you... will be getting paid for it.
Don't forget to look for our next E-Doc. See title to the right-- it's for all of you
out there who love spending Summers at the beach, Sea or ocean.
Learn how the air, the waves, the tropical fish, the sea pearls and the seaweed can
greatly enhance your health. Find it at Amazon.com/in the kindle store.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
Have you ever heard of Rodeo Drive? It's a world famous street in Beverly Hills,
and if you're a movie buff then you may have seen it on the big screen, (Pretty Woman)
Well, some of us may go and visit it one day, but shopping there, that's not
going to happen for the majority of us.
But wait, there may be a way you can shop on all types of streets and make a
living doing it, how?
By becoming a professional shopper.
That's right, with an economy that's going into the toilet each and every day,
a lot of us may have to create our own means of employment and stop relying on others.
And if you enjoy the crowds, carrying the bags, the long waits in lines, then sign up
and get started.
And where do you find this type of job? Continue reading...
a) Find Your Niche-
Simply put, find one certain category, will you shop for kids?
Will you buy groceries, or furniture or cosmetics?
Or you can really multi-task and do them all.
b) Get The Word Out-
Now that you consider yourself a "professional shopper" you have to let people know.
How? Talking to friends and family to see if they need anyone.
Online-post your services on Facebook, Tumblr, etc.
Or place an ad in your local paper, or go to a senior center and talk to some
of the personnel.
c) Know Your Clients-
Create a client questionnaire to gather info you can keep on file. Ask them
to name their preferred designers, fabrics, cuts and price points.
Are your clients planning on long trips, do they need makeup, toiletries,
etc. for this trip? Or say you a become a food shopper...
Does your client have food allergies, can he or she have wheat, or are they strict
vegetarians?
d) Go Small-
As in boutiques. If you plan on clothes shopping only, you may want to head to smaller
boutiques, why? You'll be able to develop a better relationship with them as opposed to
someone from Macy's or Bloomingdales. Plus, they (the owners) may give you
discounts and allow you take clothes or bring them back if there's a problem.
e) Set Your Price-
How much are you going to charge?
It's up to you, some people who've been at this are 100 to 300 dollars an hour.
It's best to start small, ($15 to $25 dollars an hr.)
but as you become bigger and more well known, charge more.
Yes, another thing that involves red tape, but if you're serious about this, then it
won't really matter. A wholesalers license allows you to buy furniture and home
goods at wholesale prices, plus attend trade showrooms, where you can also
buy at low prices. Just go to your state revenue department's website, type in reseller
and find out what to do.
That's it- And soon you too, can shop like the stars, but you... will be getting paid for it.
Don't forget to look for our next E-Doc. See title to the right-- it's for all of you
out there who love spending Summers at the beach, Sea or ocean.
Learn how the air, the waves, the tropical fish, the sea pearls and the seaweed can
greatly enhance your health. Find it at Amazon.com/in the kindle store.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
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