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Personal Shopper

A personal shopper conducting business at a department store

There are many types of personal shoppers. Some shop for parties or events, some shop for gifts. Most personal shopping is done for wealthy people that are too busy to do it themselves. Large companies also hire personal shoppers to buy gifts for special events or holidays.

What You Will Need To Get Started   How Much Can I Make?  
  • There is no special degree or certification required to become a personal shopper, but there are books and web sites with information and tips on how to become a personal shopper.
  • Advertising is critical for this type of business.  You really want to ensure that the right type of person is aware of your services. Network and word-of-mouth is probably the most successful type of advertising for this business.
  • You will need reliable transportation because most of your shopping will be at stores rather than online.  You will also need transportation to deliver the merchandise.
  • As with every job, be careful of internet offers and scams. Only deal with reputable companies and be wary of jobs that require you to send money.

 

  • Most personal shoppers add between 10 percent-15 percent to the cost of the merchandise they buy for the client. For example if you buy $5,000 worth of merchandise and charge a 10 percent fee, you would make $500. Others charge by the hour and average $10-20 per hour.
 

 

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