Has anyone used this tool for tracking all aspects of your business? It makes claims that if accurate would make tracking of just about everything very easy and convenient. This tool is being touted by a MSC (Feedback Plus, Inc) and I am curious if there is some kind of tie-in between the two?

I made a spreadsheet when I started. My tax preparer is happy with it, as it records what I need to have recorded. Also, with several different income streams, it helps that my spreadsheets are all similar.

Hi ParkCityBrian! I use the My Shop Tracker tool. It works for me. It is a little slow, but Helps me stay on top of payments and mileage, as well as giving me a birds eye view of what I have coming up. It was formulated by a shopper, so the "tie in" that you sense may be legitimate. I do know thee was an issue with the mileage part not working correctly last year when I did my taxes. I like it well enough to give it another chance. I have not yet done this years report, but it looked like they fixed it last year (after the fact). A lot of people use excel, but I like the tracker, because I can access it on the road, even if I do not have my computer (library, phone, etc,,,,)

jroby1 - Is that an Iphone only app? I can't find it in the Google store.

I apologize for the response delay Boutique. I do not use it as an app, I check it on the web on my phone. I am a "data scrooge", but will go to the physical site if I need to get an address or something. :-) I have started another thread, because I have experienced multiple issues with this tool since the time period of this original post.

Hi! Everybody,

I have been using MyShopTracker since 06/2011, which was about 3 months after I started in this business. Not only do I use it for Mystery Shopping, but also for Merchandising. It allows the user (you) to put new client business addresses in the form, if they were not already there previously. This goes for places you shop, as well as companies you shop for. I find it to be user friendly and pretty much self explanatory. I do not know how I could have gotten along without it, since I know nothing about how to work a spreadsheet. Because of this, I have been able to build a solid business with more than enough work for one person to handle. The cost is not only tax deductable, it pays for itself in freed up time so you can get other more important jobs accomplished. I would gladly pay twice as much as they currently charge and would not bat an eye about it. The few times I have had any concerns about technical issues, my inquiries were addressed in a timely manner and follow up was also given as needed.

Personally, my biggest concern with this company is that they could find themselves not making it worth their while to continue to offer this service. I would be left out in the cold, having to take extra time I can ill afford to learn how to do this with a different method. They deserve our support and the ability to make an honest buck on this service. It costs money to run a web site and have technicians on hand when problems arise, as they always do when it comes to machines. Who knows how many other hidden expenses are involved in a site of this magnitude? Why is everyone always looking for a FREE handout?