25 Tasks You Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant Today!
It may seem like you can do it all yourself, but there are reasons assistants exist. Not every organisation or individual has the capacity, space, or resource for an in-house assistant, that’s where virtual assistants come in.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who offers administrative services to clients (you!) from a remote location.
The offering and pricing models vary for every VA business, however most VA’s often charge per hour for personal/executive assistant services and more for higher level support, or specific skill sets such as marketing or bookkeeping. You can expect package based pricing for projects, and social media management.
One of the biggest reasons why entrepreneurs nowadays struggle to grow their businesses is because they are simply wearing too many hats and trying to do everything. Hiring professional support can help you by providing an external perspective and best practice. Everything from streamlining your induction process to minuting your Board meeting, each VA brings a wealth of experience to right to your door.
The first step is to establish what you need help with, and then find a VA that offers the skills or experience you need. There are different types of virtual assistants available, so be sure to ask questions to ensure the VA you want to hire meets your needs.
Here Are 25 Things You Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant:
Email management
Diary management
Customer service and client management
Refining data and workflows
Managing affiliates (programmes, agreements, and/or links)
Reception and office management
File management & organisation
Database building
Research and create blog posts, and/or newsletters
Personal errands (research, household management, etc.)
Travel management - hotel and flight bookings
Transcription (interviews, podcasts, dictation)
Committee management
Creating basic reports
Preparing presentations
Staff recruitment (business and/or household)
Social media management (engagement, ads)
Content creation (blogs, graphics, press releases)
Product photography
Website management
Lead magnets and opt-ins
Blog engagement
Proofreading
Participating or managing forums, groups, and message boards
Event management (webinar, identifying presenters, event promotion)
Action time!
If you haven’t already, now is the time to start making two lists. One contains all the things you enjoy doing, and the other consists of all the things you’re already doing that you don’t want to do. The latter are the ones you can, and should, outsource.
It’s important to realise that not every VA can and will offer all the tasks listed here, or be familiar with bespoke or industry niche software right after the initial consultation. Some tasks will require training, plus investment in time and engagement from you to get started.
Knowing exactly what you need, it will make it much easier to find the right VA for you. Contact willow. for a free consultation.
