25 tasks that a Virtual Assistant can do for you
There are many tasks that a Virtual Assistant can do for you. As a small business owner, there will come a point when you have so much to do, that outsourcing some tasks can be a major help to you.
If you have been considering outsourcing some tasks but are unsure what a Virtual Assistant can do, here are some examples.
- Social Media Support / Management
- Forum support / monitoring
- Content creation
- Copywriting
- Proofreading / Editing
- Creating / Updating CRMs
- Data entry
- Research
- Transcription / Copy typing
- Video creation / editing / uploading
- Facebook Ads
- Setting up / managing webinars
- Sales page creation
- Creating / formatting documents
- Event support /co-ordinating
- Bookkeeping / Accounting
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Diary/Calendar management
- Email management
- Blog editing / formatting
- Newsletter set up
- E-book editing / formatting / publishing
- Training on individual programs
- Travel accommodation research and booking arrangements
Benefits of outsourcing
The benefits of delegating certain tasks include having more time to focus on your business and customers. You will also benefit from a better work-life balance where you may have more time for your family, a hobby and relaxing.
There are so many different Virtual Assistants, some who will provide typical PA services, whereas others will specialise in a certain area such as web design or bookkeeping. It may take some time to find the right VA for you, but it will be worth it in the long run.
When you are in the position to work with a Virtual Assistant, spend some time looking at the tasks that you complete daily, weekly or monthly that you would be happy to hand over to someone else. You can always start off with an hour a week or month to see how things go.
You may want to consider a project or one-off task as a taster to see how it works. The important things to remember are ensuring you provide the Virtual Assistant with the information they require to get the task done.
So, there you have it, 25 tasks that you could outsource to a Virtual Assistant to make your life a lot easier. What are you waiting for?
