Maximising income - Mystery Shopping? Surveys?

Jammygal

linzi1978 wrote:

Hi

I am doing my first assigment tomorrow, its for a clothes retailer and wondered if it would be ok to make notes etc in the changing rooms? I mean do they have cameras etc that may catch you out?

thanks for your help

linzi

I always type info into my phone so it looks like I'm sending a text if anyone should see me.....lol:rotfl:

Welshlassie

Well I have just done my first assignment fo Retail eyes.
How do you normally send the reports, I've downloaded the questionnaire, but was expecting to be able to complete it online, but I'm not able to type into it. Is this right?? I've printed off a copy, but it would be so much easier if it could be done on line as it would save me going to the PO.
Thanks

Jammygal

Welshlassie wrote:

Well I have just done my first assignment fo Retail eyes.
How do you normally send the reports, I've downloaded the questionnaire, but was expecting to be able to complete it online, but I'm not able to type into it. Is this right?? I've printed off a copy, but it would be so much easier if it could be done on line as it would save me going to the PO.
Thanks

You do type it into the website Welsh Lassie.....go to my active jobs and type in the date you completed job, then expenses and then you should be able to start your questionaire!!!! Good Luck!;)

Silkysox

I have just been allocated my first assignment with BAI. When I first applied for the assignment I had to enter the date I would undertake the assignment on. The e-mail they sent confirming and my job log on their website does not refer to the date anywhere it simply lists a timeframe within which the job must be completed. Do I have to stick with the original date I submitted? Can anybody help me please?

Thanks

Rachie_B

Silkysox wrote:

I have just been allocated my first assignment with BAI. When I first applied for the assignment I had to enter the date I would undertake the assignment on. The e-mail they sent confirming and my job log on their website does not refer to the date anywhere it simply lists a timeframe within which the job must be completed. Do I have to stick with the original date I submitted? Can anybody help me please?

Thanks

when i did jobs for them i just did within the time frame, eg i did 10 assignments over 2 days

they wont expect all the info to be inputted til after the end date

HTH

Rachie_B

Jammygal wrote:

I always type info into my phone so it looks like I'm sending a text if anyone should see me.....lol:rotfl:

ditto :rotfl:

Welshlassie

Jammygal wrote:

You do type it into the website Welsh Lassie.....go to my active jobs and type in the date you completed job, then expenses and then you should be able to start your questionaire!!!! Good Luck!;)

Thanks I was obviously having a blonde moment. I have now found the area I can fill in and done it. Much easier on line.

advent1122

holley wrote:

Just being cautious but is it safe to give out the bank details on the application form. Probably a silly question but just thought I'd check
Thanks

The bank details you give out are on every cheque you write, I bet you never think twice about writing a cheque?

Becles

little_pencil wrote:

I registered with Cybershop around August, I got a letter informing me I don't have to pay tax if I earn less than £4000 (or so) a year. There is no way I'll go over that! :rotfl: So I'm fine.

Do you do any other work?

Your personal tax allowance is about £4600 (can't remember exact figure!). If you won't earn above that from the total of all jobs, you'll not have to pay any tax.

Since reading this thread I have learnt that these are both classed as being Self Employed. And that I have to register myself with these within 3 months or I 'll probably have a fine of £100?

I'm not working at the moment, although I'm starting working next month (part time) during the Christmas season.

I'm just confused as what to do. How do I register as SE for mystery shopping if I'll be actually woking part-time?

Yes you can be employed by PAYE employers and self employed. My income comes from a mixture of both.

Do register within 3 months, as I have read people on here have been fined for not doing so

Then just keep basic accounts for your self employed work showing money coming in (wages, reimbursements) and money going out (shop spends, parking). If you run your accounts to finish at the end of the tax year it makes things easier. The final balance will be your taxable income, which you'll have to declare on your tax return.

You'll also have to fill in a page for each PAYE company, but you can just copy the figures off either your final payslip of the tax year, or from your P60.

It sounds complicated, but it's not really. The online tax return makes it easier, as it shows you any mistakes, and does all the calculations for you. You just get a final screen showing what you owe them or if you're lucky, what they owe you!

Hope this helps.

Rachie_B

Becles wrote:

Do you do any other work?

Your personal tax allowance is about £4600 (can't remember exact figure!). If you won't earn above that from the total of all jobs, you'll not have to pay any tax.



Yes you can be employed by PAYE employers and self employed. My income comes from a mixture of both.

Do register within 3 months, as I have read people on here have been fined for not doing so

Then just keep basic accounts for your self employed work showing money coming in (wages, reimbursements) and money going out (shop spends, parking). If you run your accounts to finish at the end of the tax year it makes things easier. The final balance will be your taxable income, which you'll have to declare on your tax return.

You'll also have to fill in a page for each PAYE company, but you can just copy the figures off either your final payslip of the tax year, or from your P60.

It sounds complicated, but it's not really. The online tax return makes it easier, as it shows you any mistakes, and does all the calculations for you. You just get a final screen showing what you owe them or if you're lucky, what they owe you!

Hope this helps.

none at all ,thats good :T :beer:

im dreading the first one to fill in

a lot of the receipts ive sent off to the MS companies and didnt copy them or anything ?!

also how can you show mileage ? etc

this whole tax thing scares me :rotfl: