How much would it cost to set up a mystery shopping company?
If you currently have a computer with internet access, a printer, and a fax machine, then you already have the equipment necessary. There are some other costs, such as a DBA (Doing Business As) license, but these costs are incidental. However, living expenses need to be considered. If you currently depend on a full time job to meet your financial needs, and want to replace that income by starting your own mystery shopping company, then start up money would be needed; the amount of course to be determined by your specific situation. I recommend starting a company part time, around your other obligations, and work your way towards replacing other income. With any new venture, I believe it is better to take one step at a time. 8. Q: Would one need a special license? Such as a private investigator license? At this time, the Private Investigator industry is trying to infringe on the mystery shopping industry via governmental intervention that forces mystery shopping companies and shoppers t
