MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 17 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

GabGab*mum

Oompa_Loompa wrote: »

Hi... that wasn't the question! Having read about it on here, I was going to give Mystery Shopping a go and register. What I was looking for was advice for someone who has already been doing this.

.. as far as I'm aware you have up to 3 moths time to register your self as self-employed .. .. but in general as soon as better ..

.. but I'm not so sure about from what point the 3 months period is counted:

A - from the first job,
B - from the first payment obtained for assigment done ..

?!?

Lil_Me_2

Oompa_Loompa wrote: »

Hi... that wasn't the question! Having read about it on here, I was going to give Mystery Shopping a go and register. What I was looking for was advice for someone who has already been doing this.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/selfemployed/register-selfemp.htm

When to register
You should tell us as soon as you start working for yourself (you can’t register in advance). If you delay registering, you may have to pay an initial penalty. You’ll also have to pay further penalties if payments become due and have not been met.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/se1.pdf

You must do this as soon
as you start or within the first three months

I'd class 3 months as when you do your first job.

Lil_Me_2

I should also point out that the first post is full of everything you need to know about Tax! (Thanks to TG and I think Becles is our resident tax helper)

squidgeum

Thank you all for your wishes. I'm still feeling very sad, but not as angry, and of course I'll miss him dreadfully for a long while. But life has to go on, even if it is between tears at the moment .

TractorGirl327

squidgeum wrote: »

Thank you all for your wishes. I'm still feeling very sad, but not as angry, and of course I'll miss him dreadfully for a long while. But life has to go on, even if it is between tears at the moment .

So sorry. I've never been a "cat person" but since we got our 2 last August I have changed my tune. I'd be devastated if anything happened to them so I am sending you loads of hugs and thoughts. Is that him in your avatar pic?

Monkeynut

Oompa_Loompa wrote: »

Hi... that wasn't the question! Having read about it on here, I was going to give Mystery Shopping a go and register. What I was looking for was advice for someone who has already been doing this.

Have you read any of the posts on this thread, or the previous 16?? Because theres a heck of a lot of advice about all things Mystery Shopping in them!
May take some time but well worth it to get a feel for what it's like! Any specific questions and people here are happy to help!

Scotties_Mum

squidgeum wrote: »

Thank you all for your wishes. I'm still feeling very sad, but not as angry, and of course I'll miss him dreadfully for a long while. But life has to go on, even if it is between tears at the moment .

Oh, how awful for you, hope Puss never suffered. I have 2 cats, and have always had them. The amount of times I have held my breath as I have watched them over the years strolling across the road as if they own the place. (which, being cats, of course they do).

Big hugs, take care. xx

squidgeum

TractorGirl327 wrote: »

So sorry. I've never been a "cat person" but since we got our 2 last August I have changed my tune. I'd be devastated if anything happened to them so I am sending you loads of hugs and thoughts. Is that him in your avatar pic?

Thanks TG. No it isn't him, that's my persian called Cyrus, but I am going to now change my avatar to the little fella I lost. His name was Riley and he was the most beautiful little thing you've ever seen. Both in looks and temperament. Life's so unfair.

misssarahleigh

squidgeum wrote: »

Thanks TG. No it isn't him, that's my persian called Cyrus, but I am going to now change my avatar to the little fella I lost. His name was Riley and he was the most beautiful little thing you've ever seen. Both in looks and temperament. Life's so unfair.

I lost the puss cat on my picture. He was 10 and had him since the day he was born! the hurt will fade and you will smile when you remember the funny things he did and you will miss him loads, but remeber. I think you were both very lucky to spend the time you did togather as i feel you both made each other very happy.

GabGab*mum

Have you ever though you could take part in mystery shopping paid course? :P

What was my surprise, when I spotted link to this kind of training on one not MS' related website ( you can google it byMystery Shopping Course 6 lessons only £160, stonebridge assosiated colleges ) .. .. and you know what, it's distance learning ..

I really can't imagine myself to participate in this kind of training especially online.