How to Arrange Purchases as a Personal Shopper

The personal shopping industry has boomed in the past decade thanks to society's hurried lifestyles. Busy families and professionals hire personal shoppers to assist them in shopping for clothing, groceries and everyday life necessities. Once a personal shopper has a client, she needs to arrange for the purchases and when she is going to pick up the merchandise. Setting up this system in advance is key to being a successful personal shopper.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Meet with the department store or boutique owner to arrange for a house charge account. The house charge account can be used to purchase items for your client. Present the bill(s) to your client on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the payment arrangements you have made with your client.

2. Arrange with your client to have her credit card to be put on hold at the boutique, store or grocery store. When you go to the store, the client's card will be charged and you will take the receipt to your client. This method prevents you from getting stuck with a bill if your client doesn't pay for the products.

3. Pay for the merchandise on your own account and set up a monthly or weekly account. Arrange for your client to sign a contract to ensure that she is responsible for paying the bill each month.

Tips & Warnings

• Every store will have its own policy regarding whether it will hold a credit card for purchases. Before meeting with your client, be sure to know what stores have the policies your client prefers.
• There is a chance that a client won't pay her bills if she is not letting you use her credit card. Make sure you have a client sign a contract designed by a lawyer before making any purchases.

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