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Amazing Online English Teaching Jobs [Best 3 Companies to Work For]

The internet is an amazing place that connects us with people all around the world. Being able to connect to people any time in any place has created new ways to make money from home! The newest work from home jobs that are popping up everywhere are online English teaching jobs. You can get paid to teach English online!

These jobs are flexible, high paying, and FUN ways to work from home and make money with a virtual teaching position. Today I’m sharing 3 of the best online teaching jobs from home and the companies who are hiring!

Online English Teaching Jobs

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What exactly does a virtual online English teacher do?

Online English teachers work with students in a 1 to 1 setting or small group setting teach basic/conversational English to students ages 5 – 12.

Teachers work in an online classroom (each company has their own Skype-like platform) with planned curriculum for each student.

Classes typically last 25 – 30 minutes.

How is a virtual classroom different from a regular classroom?

The virtual classroom is pretty cool! You can talk and see your student/s. You both can interact with the screen by drawing on the screen using a mouse or finger (if your own an iPad, etc).

Since you are teaching English as a brand new language there is obviously a language barrier so it’s important to use Total Physical Response. That just means that you use your voice, hands, and facial expressions as you talk. This helps students understand what you are trying to say!

You will also use basic props…mostly things you have around your house.

Is teaching the same lesson over and over boring?

NO! Every kid is different so the flow of each class is very different. You can make the lesson your own, too.

It’s your job to keep the kids interested in the lesson…so that may mean wearing a silly hat, talking with a puppet, or using a reward system to help keep them engaged.

Best Online Teaching Jobs

#1 – Find Virtual Teaching Positions with Magic Ears

Magic Ears is the second in our list of online work from home jobs teaching English to students. Magic Ears is a newer company, based out of China, that just finished beta testing at the end of 2017. The platform is different from VIP Kid in that you can possibly teach 4 kids at a time. Students are placed in teacher classrooms based on their levels.

Teaching material and courses are provided on the Magic Ears platform. Classes are 25 – 30 minutes long.

Overall it seems like a great opportunity that pays very well starting at $18 per hour up to $26 per hour. You can earn bonuses after your base pay such as $1 per class for arriving on time, one dollar per class for opening 40 hours of classes per month, and more.

Since Magic Ears is a newer business, now is the time to join them as they start to grow and increase their student numbers.

Magic Ears is hiring native English speakers in the US and Canada.

Apply to Magic Ears and Get Started Today!

#2 – Teach Online from Home with VIP Kid

VIP Kid was ranked #1 on Forbes 2017 Top 100 Work from Home Companies!

VIP Kid is based out of Beijing, China offering 1 to 1 English language classes to kids ages 5 – 12. Students are tested through VIP Kid and placed in the program. The lessons are fully prepared and online in a Skype-like platform. The teacher and student can see each other and talk to each other.

Lessons last for 25 minutes and teachers are expected to write a review of the class. Parents and students can leave a review about their class, which can really help you get more students and fill your time slots.

VIP Kid pays $18 – $22 per hour based on teacher experience and bonuses that can be earned throughout the month.

VIP Kid is hiring native English speakers in the US and Canada.

The interview process can be intense, but you can get the best tips for acing the VIP Kid interview here and check out the best YouTube videos to help you get started working with VIP Kid!

#3 – Teaching Job Opportunities with QKids

QKids is a great way to teach English online and get paid $16 – $20 per hour!

You don’t need a college degree to start teaching with QKids, but you should be enrolled in classes and working towards your degree. If you already have your degree, then you also qualify to work with QKids.

You must be able to commit to 6 hours per week with QKids. All training and course work is provided by QKids.

QKids is hiring native English speakers in the US and Canada.

Do you think working from home as an online English teacher is something you could do?

20 Best Items to Resell for Profit [Easy Way to Make Money]

by Ashleigh Allman Leave a Comment

So, you are hunting for the best items to resell for profit for your new thrift store flipping side hustle!

I’m always looking for easy things to do to make money from home. I especially love when there is a way to do something fun (like thrift store shopping) and make money.

Thrift store flipping is basically buying new or gently used items from a thrift store, and then sell for money online (at a higher price than what you purchased).

Selling items online is a great side hustle that can lead to extra cash or even a full-time income like my friend Melissa at Flea Market Flipper. She has sold everything from baby gear to a prosthetic leg (random right?!).

Things to Buy and Sell to Make Money

How do you know which things to buy and sell to make money? The truth is you can sell almost ANYthing on eBay…even empty rolls of toilet paper!

The best way to determine what to sell for profit online is by determining what profit means to you. Technically you have earned a profit if purchase an item for $2 and sell it for $2.01. Some sellers set their profit goals to double the purchase price or even triple the purchase price.

You also need to take into account the details of shipping costs, shipping materials, fees for listing, time spent working, etc. Then you can decide your goal profit margin when you find items to resell online.

Best Items to Resell for Profit

After doing some research on Reddit threads and general snooping around on eBay, I have come up with 20 of the best things to buy and sell for profit.

Some of these items are things to sell to make money fast like books, highly sought after vintage items, and seasonal items. Other products like clothing, shoes, electronics, etc. require more patience and may not sell as quickly as you had hoped.

#1 – Video Games & Consoles

People are feeling all nostalgic about their old school video games…and they are willing to pay!

Find old school video games and consoles at local thrift stores. Old gaming consoles can be easy things to fix and sell for profit.

If you find a console and games you could make more money by selling them together as a set.

New video games can also be an easy way to make money selling things online. They are super easy to ship and in high demand especially if you find games for current gaming consoles.

Sell your video games, game consoles, CDs, DVDs, textbooks, and even old smartphones on Decluttr.

#2 – Camera Lenses

Camera lenses are a great item to resell because people tend to out grow their midrange lenses and want something more professional.

Lenses range from $100 – $300 depending on the brand and make an easy way to make a profit from reselling online.

Midrange camera lenses can be purchased Mid-November to December for 40-50% of the retail value. Then resell the midrange camera lenses for 75-80% of the retail value.

#3 – Licensed Swimwear

Swimwear that is new with tags can be a great thrift store flip. It’s so light weight the shipping should be easy, and if you buy at the right time you will definitely be able to make a decent profit even if you sell low.

Purchase end of season swimwear (Batman, Spiderman, Paw Patrol, etc.) for as little as $1 at places like Walmart. Then post those items on eBay mid-winter to spring/summer.

It may take awhile before you see extra cash from flipping licensed swimwear, so be aware of that before you purchase!

#4 – Legos

Legos inspire creativity and imagination. They are a popular item on sites like eBay.

Search for popular characters on TV shows, vintage lego pieces, and complete sets.

PRO TIP: Take out the unique sets, mini figures, and popular sets to sell separately. Then sell legos by weight locally on Craigslist or in Facebook groups. The price to ship legos can be expensive and that’s why you can earn more selling locally.

#5 – Vintage Sewing Patterns

Vintage sewing patterns are very popular among crafters and collectors.

These can easily be sold on Etsy (as a vintage item) and eBay.

If you find vintage sewing patterns at garage sales or yard sales usually you can get them for $1 – $3 and the resell value on Etsy is $12 – $25 depending on the sewing patterns brand.

Vintage sewing patterns offer a good profit when selling online. Plus they are really easy to ship!

#6 – Books

Hit up your local library book sales to find items like books, CDs, and DVDs.

Books are easy to find and are cheap things to sell online. eBay, Amazon FBA (fulfillment by Amazon), Bookscouter.com are all good places to start selling books online.

Popular books can be sold individually, but you can also make money selling books in a set.

Vintage books or First Edition books can be great money makers when selling to collectors. You can spy a First Edition by looking on the copyright page where it will say First Edition or the first number on the number line will be a 1 (also located on the first page).

Check out abebooks.com to learn more about identifying rare books.

PRO TIP: Make sure to check the books over really well for any damage. Most places won’t accept books if they are in poor condition.

#7 – High End Hair Products

Look for new/unused high end hair products in either full sizes or sample sizes at local thrift stores or garage sales.

If you come across these products typically you can pay as little as $0.50/unit and sell for $20 for a full size container.

Pro Tip: Make sure to check to see if there is a “used by date” on the container. You don’t want to sell anything that is after the date, because it will likely be returned.

#8 – Boardgames

Find vintage boardgames to sell on eBay.

If you find boardgames that have been opened you can check if all the pieces are in the box and the resell value at sites like:

Board Game Geek

Rarity Guide

#9 – Clothes

Look for New With Tags or vintage pieces of popular name brand clothing to resell on eBay, Poshmark, or other online apps.

Popular name brands like Lululemon, Calvin Klein, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, 7 for All Man Kind jeans, Joe’s Jeans…just to name a few should be easy to resell online.

PRO TIP: I have a friend who has been an eBay seller for years, and he has always done well selling clothing in plus sizes. Especially men’s t-shirts and jeans.

Clothing can take a while to move, so you have to may have to be patient when buying and selling clothes for profit.

#10 – Shoes

Choose popular name brands and sizes when listing shoes to resell for a profit.

You can sell shoes new with tags and gently used shoes in excellent condition to earn a decent return on your sale.

Competition in shoes is very strong and prices can drop quickly when many sellers have the same shoes to sell (if sourced from popular retail chains like Marshall’s, Ross, TJ Maxx, etc).

#11 – Electronics

Older electronics are really popular in thrift stores, garage sales, and online.

People are buying…

record players
stereos
CD players
DVD/VHS players

Right now you can sell vintage ’80s era Sony Walkmans for $160+ on eBay.

#12 – Sporting Equipment

Sporting equipment is easy to resell for profit. Especially if you pay attention to the brand of the sporting equipment.

Retail priced softball and baseball bats range from $100 – $300.

If you find name brand softball and baseball bats at garage sells or thrift stores you should be able to make a decent return on your investment!

Sporting equipment includes fishing gear, baseball, softball, hunting, etc.

PRO TIP: If you’re not familiar with the sporting equipment, make sure you research carefully before making your purchase. Try selling a few items until you get a better understanding of how an unfamiliar niche works.

#13 – Silver

Silver has a very good return when selling online. Sometimes silver can be overlooked when it is dirty or tarnished.

Determine if your silver find is really silver:

The Magnet Test – Silver is not magnetic, so you can hold a magnet up to the silver to see if it attracts. If not then you may have silver on your hands!
The Ring Test – Silver will make a loud and long (1-2 seconds) ringing sound if you tap it with a pen.

These are just some quick ways to determine if you think you’ve found silver, however they may not be totally accurate. You will need to contact a professional to determine if it’s silver if you’re looking for accuracy.

#14 – Vintage Records

Vinyl records are very popular!

There’s a big market for purchasing vinyl records, but of course not every record sells for a profit.

Pay attention to vinyl records that play music whether it’s classical, symphonies, or jazz.

Don’t worry to much about whether an artist is popular. Make sure you do your online research to see if a particular artist’s vinyl records are selling online.

Check the condition of the vinyl records. Scratched or worn records will not sell as well.

#15 – Toys

Vintage toys are always popular on online reselling sites. And even though vintage sounds really old, items from the 80’s and early 90’s are considered vintage today.

Shop your local retail stores and outlet stores to find new toys on clearance then resell them online for a profit.

New toys typically have a seasonal trend from mid-October to late-December.

#16 – Vintage Trucker Hats

You would be surprised at what people are searching for and collecting on sites like eBay and Etsy.

Vintage trucker hats can be sold individually or as a set depending on their value.

Some individual hats are going for $60+ per hat!

#17 – Cricut Cartridges

Cricut is the best crafting tool to create personalized items from monogrammed t-shirts to cups to wall designs.

These are very popular, so if you find Cricut cartridges grab them up and resell them online to crafters!

Look for cartridges from current generation machines such as the Cricut Air Explorer.

PRO TIP: Always remember to research items before you purchase to resell. Thrift stores don’t accept returns!

#18 – New Printer Ink Cartridges

Somehow people always end of with random ink cartridges in their home office. I just cleaned our home office closet out and found 2 printer cartridges for a printer we have never had! I’m not sure why we have them, but I’ll definitely be posting them to sell on eBay.

Thrift stores always seem to have unused printer cartridges for sell. New printer ink cartridges usually go for at least $20, so there is great potential to earn a nice profit.

#19 – Golf Gear

Golf is an expensive sport and there is a great opportunity to make money flipping golf clubs. My husband has sold older models of his golf clubs regularly on eBay. He also buys golf clubs on eBay and keeps track of items that are up for auction.

Golf is a very active niche with great opportunity for making money.

You can also make money selling golf accessories like golf bags, golf clubs, and golf clothing.

#20 – Kitchen Gear

Spatulas, Pyrex dishes, Kitchen Aid mixers, Keurig Coffee Makers, etc.

Thrift stores usually have a big collection of vintage pyrex dishes, glass cooking containers, and Corning Ware. Vintage kitchen items are highly sought after pieces online.

You can find deals on brand new spatulas, Kitchen Aid mixers, and coffee makers at discount stores like Marshall’s, Ross, Bargain Hunt, and Ollie’s.

Starting a Buy and Sell Business

The best way to start selling items from home is to look for things around the house to sell. There is no need to invest your hard earned money on things to buy and sell online. Clean out your closets to see if you can find any items that are new with tags or in excellent condition and use those items as a test run to see if you can make money selling online.

After you make a few sales, then you can start shopping for items that you are already familiar with so that you understand the product and what it is worth. If you’re not a fisherman (or fisher-woman) no need to start selling fish finders, when you have no idea what they do!

As your business grows you may want to work with a thrift store flipping pro and take a course that will help you take your flipping side hustle to the next level.

Research Thrift Store Flipping

When it comes to finding the best selling items…you have to do your research so you can know that you are buying the most profitable things to sell on eBay, Craigslist, Amazon or other online apps.

As you are shopping for things to sell for money, always have your smartphone with you so that you can check the going prices on the platforms you want to sell. That way you can compare the cost of the item with the cost of the selling price.

PRO TIP: Make sure to not only check the amount the item is priced at online, but also check to see what percentage of that item has sold. If the percent of sell is low then you would want to pass up the purchase because it’s not likely to resell or it may take a long time.

You can also sign up for Flea Market Flipper’s email to get tips about how to have a successful thrift store flipping side hustle. Also, check out the sub reddit from Reddit: r/flipping to see what flippers have been buying in the thread Weekly Haul.

APPS to help you with Researching/Sourcing Products

Profit Bandit – Use for Fulfillment by Amazon and Retail Arbitrage; costs $15
eBay (web version on phone) – Search completed listings/sold for accuracy, has barcode scanner available
Amazon/Amazon Price Check App – access to Amazon inventory, search by barcode, image, or voice
Decluttr -Buys CD/DVD from you for a minimum of $0.50/item, scanner included
Book Scouter App – Useful to look up book prices
Red Laser – allows you to scan a barcode and gives a general price
Flow App by Amazon – use for books and DVDs [/symple_bullets]

Websites to help you with Researching/Sourcing Products

CamelCamelCamel – In depth sales rank and prices of products through the lifetime of the product.
PriceZombie – Checks the price of products on Amazon as well as other stores.
LabelResource – Check vintage clothing

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Best Places to Find Items to Sell Online

Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Rummage Sales

Located at churches, community centers, schools, and neighborhoods.

Thrift Stores

Local thrift stores are a great resource to find items to sell online for profit. Some thrift stores offer coupons and special weekly discounts. Ask someone working in the store when they usually put out new items so that you can plan on shopping days when there are fresh items on the floor.

Remember not all thrift stores are the same! It seems like each thrift store has it’s specialty…Goodwill – clothes, KARM – furniture, Habitat for Humanity Re-Store – household appliances. Get to know your stores!

Don’t forget to shop all the locations in your area or ones that are within reasonable driving distance.

Estate Sales

Estate sales can be a great place to find deals on items to sell online. You will need to arrive to an estate sale early and get a number. Then you will most likely have to wait in line to get into shop. That’s why it’s very important to get to any estate sale early before all the good stuff is picked over!

Just make sure you do your research to know if the prices are worth the purchase. Sometimes estate sales are overly priced, again it just depends on the area that you are in.

Flea Markets

Flea markets can be hit or miss, it just depends on where you live and the type of flea market in your area. My local flea markets mostly sell items from China so I never find good deals there. Make sure you check out what is available in your area.

Craigslist

Craigslist is a great place to source deals. I find that Craigslist is hit or miss in my area, but if you look consistently you have a better chance of finding things to buy to resell for profit.

Facebook

Facebook market places make it easy to source goods. I have found that local Facebook market places typically list their items higher than what I would find at a yard sale or garage sale, despite the fact that most are labeled *city* yard sale group! 😀

Library Book Sales

Library book sales are kind of like a garage sale except they are selling all of their old copies of books, DVDs, and CDs.

Going Out of Business Sales

Look around for any businesses that are going out of business. You are likely to find really good deals or even free stuff to resell for money!

FREE places to find flips

Check out dumpsters or even keep your eyes open for items as your driving through neighborhoods. Many people will put things they don’t want anymore at the end of their driveway with a note that says FREE. You can also search Craigslist for free items that people are giving away.

Friends and Family

Once people know that you are reselling things online to make extra money, they usually will start sending stuff your way!

When you are sourcing your products you will probably find local areas that have better prices. Typically nicer subdivisions with lots of young families will be selling baby items, kids toys, and will lack vintage pieces. I have read in different forums that surprisingly older neighborhoods with lower incomes tend to have the best deals when it comes to purchasing with the intent to resell online for profit.

Where to Make Money Reselling Thrift Store Flips?

The best places to sell items online are…

Decluttr

Ebay

Amazon with Fulfillment by Amazon

Craigslist

Facebook Garage Sale Sites

Bookscouter.com for books

Let Go App

Etsy – for vintage items

PRO TIP: Choose one platform to get started with and learn everything you can to start selling successfully. Once you are comfortable selling on that platform select another platform to sell on. Starting small will increase your chance of being successful in the long run!

Are you as excited as I am about making money reselling items online?! I’d love to know what you have sold lately to make money flipping thrift store finds! Let me know in the comments section!

15 Easy Ways to Earn a Free Amazon Gift Card (That Actually Work)

by Ashleigh Allman Leave a Comment

Easy Ways to Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards

Saving money is one of my favorite hobbies! I’m always looking for easy ways to earn a free Amazon gift card that I can use on Christmas gifts or for birthdays. Doing a little bit everyday using these apps and websites can help you earn extra money, too!

Remember, to use these tips for saving money with Amazon to stretch your gift cards even farther!

Free Amazon Gift Cards List

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#1 – Make $25 in a Free Amazon Gift Card from JOANY

JOANY is a healthcare concierge service that helps people find the best healthcare plans, doctors, and figure out complicated medical bills.

JOANY is offering a sweet deal, you can earn $25 in an Amazon Gift card or in cash in exchange for a quick 10 minute survey.

Meet these qualifications to start the survey and earn $25 bucks!

You bought insurance through your state exchange, Healthcare.gov, through a broker, or directly through a health plan like Oscar or Aetna for 2018.
You do not receive your health insurance through an employer.
You are not currently enrolled in a short-term plan.
You currently have this health insurance active.
You are not on Medicaid, Medicare or VA health insurance.
You do not receive your health insurance through your school/university.
You have not taken this research study using your current health insurer previously.

The JOANY survey is only 10 minutes and fewer than 50 questions. Your answers are protected under the HIPPA.

You get to voice your opinions about health insurance and get paid! Start your survey here.

#2 – Get the Nielsen Panel App for a easy way to earn Amazon Gift Cards

Nielsen Panel, the same company that does TV ratings, is a consumer research panel that is really easy to use. Complete a short survey and download the app to your mobile phone/tablet which Nielsen will use to report consumer behavior.

You can earn up to $50 a year in Amazon gift cards (or other popular gift cards and rewards).

#3 – Download the Ibotta for an quick way to earn Amazon Gift Cards

This is one of my favorite ways to save money while I’m getting my grocery shopping done. Sign up for Ibotta and start saving money on groceries and other purchases at your favorite stores like Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more!

#4 – Earn Amazon Gift Cards fast with Branded Surveys (formerly Mintvine)

You can earn points for taking surveys and daily polls which can be turned in for Amazon Gift Cards or cash with Paypal.

Want More Ways to Earn Extra Cash Back? Try Ebates! My favorite way to earn cash back when shopping online. Read more tips and tricks for how I earn extra cash with Ebates!

#5 – Earn more Amazon Gift Cards instantly with Swagbucks

There are many ways you can earn points or “swagbucks,” everything from surfing the internet, taking surveys, to shopping online. You can turn in your “swagbucks” for Amazon gift cards (or a variety of other popular gift cards).

Check out this post below…this mom was able to cover MOST of her family’s Disney vacation just by using Swagbucks!

What are you waiting for?! Sign up for Swagbucks here!

#5 – Earn Amazon Gift cards with Survey Junkie

Survey Junkie is a website that allows you to sign up for many different survey companies. You can earn points for taking surveys

#6 – Drop Rewards – earn Amazon Gift Cards

Drop Rewards is a program that you link your credit or debit card to and earn Drop points. You can exchange your Drop points for Amazon Gift Cards or other popular gift cards.

It’s so easy to earn Drop points shopping and doing what you already do! Also, you can still earn loyalty points that you would be earning anyway like your Grocery Rewards Program, Starbucks stars, etc.

#7 – Get more Amazon Gift Cards with Shopkick

Shopkick makes it so easy to earn points just for walking into the store! Scan products and your receipt to earn even more. Sign up with Shopkick for an easy way to earn Amazon gift cards.

#8 – My Points – easy way to earn Amazon Gift cards

My Points is a great way to earn Amazon Gift Cards by taking surveys and earning cash back from online shopping.

#9 – American Consumer Opinion – earn free amazon gift cards online instantly