Approximately 20-30% of the Fortune 100 company workforce is made up of contract workers. Dana Shaw, senior vice president at Staffing Industry Analysts, believes that percentage is expected to escalate to 50% by 2020.
VIPKID teachers are independent contractors. One profitable way to draw extra income is through referrals.
Invite others who are as passionate about inspiring children to learn as you are to become a VIPKID teacher, too. For each referral who gets hired, teachers receive an upfront incentive as well as a bonus for each milestone the referral hits.
HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?
VIPKID recommends the following tips to teachers who want to build a referral business. Log into the VIPKID Teacher Portal and click on the “Refer Now” button in the top right corner. Choose from the following options:
Copy your referral link (Click on the "My Info" tab, click on "Account Center" in the drop-down menu, and scroll down to the bottom of the page).
Copy your referral code.
Contact friends and colleagues and share your VIPKID experience.
Anyone who uses your referral link or code to apply is automatically marked as your referral. You will be able to track their progress within your Referral Tracker (see the tab above the piggy bank in the photo on the left!).
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A VIPKID TEACHER?
VIPKID teachers must be a current resident of the US or Canada.
They must have at least one year of teaching experience (including classroom teaching, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, homeschooling, or alternative education).
They must have a Bachelor's degree in any field.
They must have a working desktop or laptop with high-speed internet as well as strong video and audio capabilities.
As independent contractors, we wear many hats. Marketing our services (and products) can feel overwhelming, especially if your small business operates on a small budget.
Social media offers outstanding opportunities to market yourself as a VIPKID thought leader and attract the attention of potential VIPKID teachers.
“The good news is that marketing doesn’t have to cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars,” explains Kim Garst, marketing and social media expert and author of Will the Real You Please Stand Up?
Find referral resources in the VIPKID Library. Go to the VIPKID Teacher Portal and click on the "Resources" tab on the menu bar. Click on "Library" and you will find wonderful resources with steps to increase your referral business.
Create a Facebook group. Create a Facebook group that your prospects would be eager to join. Center it around a topic or theme, not around your business. For instance, I am a VIPKID teacher - and I am a TED speaker and mental health advocate. I created the VIPKID Mental Health and Wellness Facebook group. My favorite VIPKID Facebook groups are the VIPKID Teachers' Lounge and VIPKID Videos and Props.
Use Facebook Live to talk to other teachers. Facebook Live is a great way to introduce yourself to others and attract a wider audience. This Facebook Live video introduces how to use Facebook Live's features.
Comment on other people’s blog posts. Remember to add thoughtful comments on blogs you follow. This is a great way to get noticed by both the blog owners and their visitors. Social media content should be 80% about building relationships and 20% about self-promotion.
Guest post on popular niche sites. Guest posting can be a great way to reach a whole new audience. Don’t forget to include a link back to your site in your bio.
Become a valued member of other people’s social media communities. Join Facebook and LinkedIn groups in your industry and offer valuable advice and information. As members see the value you are providing, they will want to find out more about you and what you offer. And they will tell their friends. That's how your circle - and impact - grows.
Create a blog and post amazing content. Garst insists a blog offers opportunities to direct visitors to your website, nurture relationships and capture leads. Regularly post content that meets the needs and interests of your audience. I used Wix to create this website.
You can also become establish yourself as a VIPKID thought leader by creating long-form posts on LinkedIn. Many established professionals use LinkedIn's long-form articles as their blogging platform. Like Wix, there is no cost.
If you want to create a website that offers more advanced features, explore WordPress. I used WordPress to create my website, www.DrJulieConnor.com. I use BlueHost as my server.
Build a free (or inexpensive) email list. Every business owner should have an email list. But when you are just starting out, you likely don’t want to commit to the monthly fee that many email management services charge. Garst explains that their are free options for businesses with smaller lists. MailChimp offers its service for free for businesses with fewer than 2,000 subscribers.
Attend local Meet-Ups and networking events. Check out local business events on Meetup.com. Many VIPKID MeetUps and other special events can be found on the VIPKID Teacher Portal. Click on the "Community" tab on the menu bar and select "Events" from the drop-down menu. Your will find many live events where you can connect with other VIPKID teachers and share ideas.
You can also promote yourself and your VIPKID business at local events. Attend Chamber of Commerce or small business associations events. Tell others about how much you love your job as a VIPKID teachers. Casual conversations often lead to questions like, "How can I find out more?"
Offer free workshops about online instruction at local venues. I offered a workshop called How to Teach Children English Online. Events like this offer opportunities to garner the attention of a captive audience and allow your VIPKID expertise to shine.
Offer a free info-product on your site. Create an eBook or other digital product to give away on your site. Open a VIPKID Etsy store. Profit from selling classroom content you create that other teachers can use. Teachers Pay Teachers ensures your great ideas don't stay locked in a file. Free info-products also attract visitors to your social media pages, blogs, and websites. Use information to build an email contact list.
Create eye-catching business cards. Making your business cards stand out from the pack can get you noticed at live business events. VistaPrint and MOO offers unique designs. like square and mini cards. The offer quality products at very little cost to you.
Offer amazing free info on social media. Share valuable information with your social media fans and followers, and become a trusted VIPKID expert.
.Become an affiliate member of businesses who offer services and products you would recommend to others. As an affiliate, you have opportunities to earn commissions by placing ads on your website. Every ad on my website represents quality services I use and recommend. I earn a small stipend every time someone purchases a product through the affiliate links.
There are many VIPKID websites and videos hosted by teachers who share their expertise with others. We learn from one another when we share content. There is plenty of business for everyone.
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition,” Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, once said. “They somehow know what you truly want to become.”
You are positioned at an ideal time to build your small business as a VIPKID entrepreneurial expert. It's your time to connect with future teachers who want to be a VIPKID teacher. Just like you.
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Would YOU like to be a VIPKID teacher? Curious? Or are you asking, "When can I start?"
Go to the VIPKID website and enter my referral link, JULIE0530. I will answer your questions and help you throughout the hiring process.
If you've already signed up but haven’t done your mock class yet, you can still add my referral code, JULIE0530 (JULIE zero 53 zero), when you log in on the VIPKID website!
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