Tasks Your VA Can Do: Unlock Your Potential with a Virtual Assistant.
So, you've been working solo for a while now.
In the early days, business owners take on everything. You're the founder, marketer, designer, administrator and more, all in one.
But there comes a time when you need to let go and delegate, only you have no idea where to start and who can help. You need a resourceful, organised and efficient person who is ready to help you with your workload. You need a virtual assistant.
But what exactly can a virtual assistant support you with? And how can they help you reach your full potential? Here we will outline how you can enhance your business and transform your work/life balance.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant or VA works remotely to assists you with administrative tasks and tech support for you and your business (1). Virtual assistants have become increasingly popular for businesses of all sizes. They help with tasks that an executive assistant would typically handle but often work on a contract basis. Virtual assistants can save your business money and will often tailor their services to meet your requirements.
Why You Need to Outsource.
Outsourcing is nothing new and streamlining your workflow is often a priority for managers and CEOs. But, far too often business owners take on too much leaving them burnt out and stressed. Piling up the workload not only affects your wellbeing but can impact the growth and development of your business. Meetings get double-booked, invoices slip through the cracks and social media posts dry up.
Now imagine if you could get tasks like this handled for you. The world of virtual assistants has expanded in recent years with an increasing demand for remote support.
As a business owner or manager, it is important that you prioritise both your personal and professional development. If you find yourself dropping the ball and overloading your work you could be limiting yourself. Start improving your workflow and protecting your wellbeing with the help of a VA.
What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For You?
Aside from giving you a break from those admin tasks you often put off, hiring a VA can transform many aspects of your business and personal life.
Work/life balance often seems too good to be true at times. But when you outsource with the help of a virtual assistant you can start to prioritise your time more effectively. Whether it's spending more time with your family or booking that trip with your friends, work/life balance looks different for everyone.
Hiring a VA can also optimise your personal life by handling tasks like making dinner reservations or booking transport. They can organise both your work and personal schedules, ensuring that you haven't booked an important client lunch on the same day as Mum's birthday lunch!
Stress and overwhelm don't need to exist for your business to be successful. In fact, they are likely to be limiting your growth as you won't be performing at your best. Sourcing the help of a virtual assistant can enable you to streamline your workflow and business operations. They can manage your inbox and take calls, allowing you time to get into a deep headspace for the tasks that push you forward as a company. A good VA can also help you innovate your workflow and suggest ideas to streamline your processes and optimise your time.
Offloading these sorts of admin tasks is not only essential but the positive influence on your mental health could be huge. You can start to show up more clear-minded and energised.
So, if you feel ready to reach your full potential but aren't sure which tasks a VA can help you with, keep reading.
10 Ways Your VA Can Help Your Business Thrive
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1. Diary Management. If you're double booking meetings or your personal events keep clashing, it's time to get an organising whizz to help you out. Your VA can schedule appointments, arrange meetings and keep you on track.
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2. Email Management. Is your inbox filling up and stressing you out? Your VA can organise your inbox and screen emails so you can tackle them on a much more manageable level. They can also liaise with clients and arrange meetings, saving you time and getting your schedule in order.
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3. Schedule Meetings. Whether you take in-person meetings, Zoom calls or a bit of both, your VA will get your diary sorted. They can arrange both business and personal commitments, ensuring you never forget a meeting again.
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4. Post Content to Social Media or Website. Publishing content can often be time-consuming. VAs take this off your hands and can even answer DM's and comments if needed.
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5. Lifestyle Management + Bookings. It's easy to forget how quickly small tasks like booking a taxi or making a restaurant reservation can add up. Your VA can sort this for you and you can take back your time.
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6. Invoicing and Payment Tracking. Chasing payments and sending out invoices is such an important task. You don't want things to get lost or delayed.
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7. Webinar Scheduling and Set Up. When you have an important webinar coming up the last thing you should be worrying about is tech set-up. Ask your VA to take this on and focus on delivering your best presentation.
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8. Online Researching. Need some online research for a new project, product or offer? Your VA can present detailed findings, ready for you to use.
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9. Document + Spreadsheet Creating and Formatting. A VA will create Excel spreadsheets, Word templates and reports to track key areas of your business and collate large amounts of data. Game-changing!
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10. Tech Assistance. Need to update your website, create Facebook groups or use a new platform, a great VA will offer technical support and save you the hassle.
Ready to hire your virtual assistant and optimise your life? Email Victoria at hello@tailoredva.com
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