This is post 5 in the Intro to Virtual Assistants Series. Check out the other posts in this series to learn all you need to know about hiring a Virtual Assistant.
Now that you know what you need to consider when hiring a VA, here are 10 tasks you can outsource to a virtual assistant to get help with your business now.
- Email Management
Do you have goals for inbox zero? Hire a VA to take care of your email inbox, reply to messages, and send correspondence on your behalf.
2. Calendar Management
A virtual assistant can help you manage appointments, schedule meetings with clients, and keep all information up to date and on your calendar.
3. Social Media Management
SMM can take a lot of time and attention away from your business. You can hire a VA who is an expert in social media growth strategies, engagement, and algorithms to handle your social media channels for you.
4. Online Research
Research is another time-consuming task that a VA can handle for you. Many VA’s (like myself) enjoy sitting down at a computer with a given topic, researching and compiling data in order to learn new information. Outsource this task so you can focus on more income-generating tasks for your business.
5. Bookkeeping
Plenty of VA’s specialize in Bookkeeping and accounting. If keeping track of your income and expenses or making sure your books are balanced is outside of your skillset, then hire a Bookkeeper to help you out. No need to stress over finances when you can outsource to an expert.
6. Community Management
Facebook groups, online communities, and membership groups require a lot of monitoring and moderation. You need to make sure members are abiding by rules, no one is spamming the group, or abusing fellow group members. Let a VA be the eyes and ears of your community. They can report back any information you need to know and keep activity and engagement going within your group.
7. Web Design
You don’t have to waste hours or days frustrated by the process of creating a website. Hire a web designer to create your branded site special just for you.
8. Publicity/Marketing
All businesses need a marketing plan. A Marketing VA can help you gain visibility and brand awareness among a multitude of platforms making your job easier. All you have to do is show up and be present. Follow the plan created by your publicist and rock out in your business.
9. Content Writing
If writing is not your strong suit, hire a content writer (like me) to create compelling content to drive traffic and sales to your business. Content writers have an understanding of SEO, keywords, and what exactly it takes to create a post that will get you the much-needed visibility for your brand.
10. Technical Assistance
Tech VA’s provide solutions management to you. They solve problems, fix issues, and suggest solutions to better your business. Whether you need help with your website, email list automation, or setting up your e-commerce store, a tech VA can help you solve all your common technical issues.
These are just an example of the tasks you can outsource to a VA.
Can you think of any other tasks you would like to hand over to a VA? Leave your ideas in the comments.
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Until Next Time,
LaWann
These are very good ideas for things a small business owner or online business owner should consider outsourcing so she can focus on revenue-generating activities!
Thank you. Yes, many of these tasks take up a lot of time and take focus away form the activities that generate revenue. It’s always great to have professional help onboard.