Running a business can be super demanding. Many different tasks are fighting for your time and attention. But the problem is… you’re only one person.
If you’ve reached a point in your business where you know you need help, but you’re not sure what a virtual assistant can do, then this article is for you.
When we hear the word “assistant” we automatically think administrative, right? You may be surprised to know that virtual assistants can perform tasks in a variety of areas, not just admin. The reality is that you can find a virtual assistant to do just about anything!
That being said, here are 30 tasks you can outsource, today:
Administrative Support
We specialize in those monotonous tasks that can take up a lot of your time. If you’ve ever found yourself spending hours on admin tasks alone, then you may want to consider a virtual assistant.
Here are some admin tasks you can outsource:
- Meeting Agendas
- Managing Filing Systems
- Data Entry
- Internet Research
- General Customer Support
Social Media Management
Social media is often a neglected task within many businesses because of the amount of time, energy, and expertise it requires. But it is a vital part of your business’s marketing efforts, and that’s where a virtual assistant can come in handy.
Here are some social media tasks you can outsource:
- Strategy & Planning
- Content Creation
- Social Media Graphic Designs
- Content Scheduling
- Social Media Engagement
Email & Calendar Management
It can be difficult to keep track of your appointments and emails when you’re busy dealing with so many other things. Before you know it, your inbox is flooded with unanswered emails and you’re slipping up on appointments.
To avoid that, these are some email & calendar management tasks you can outsource:
- Email Organization
- Email Inquiries Correspondence
- Canned Email Creation
- Scheduling Appointment
- Event Coordination
Billing & Claims Support
As a therapist, we know that you do not look forward to doing billing & submitting claims as it can be extremely tedious and stressful. All the back and forth with the insurance companies, trying to resolve claim denials… what a nightmare. But did you know you can outsource this too?
Here are billing & claim tasks you can delegate:
- Claims Submission
- Claims Denial Troubleshooting
- Eligibility & Benefits Verification
- Superbill Management
- EHR Setup & Maintenance
Web & Graphic Designs
We know how important it is for your business to be visually represented. Your branding is key to attracting the right clients. But hiring a graphic designer can cost thousands of dollars. But the good news is you can hire a virtual assistant for quality design work at a fraction of the cost!
Here are some graphic design tasks you can outsource:
- Website Design
- Logo Design
- Business Card Design
- Social Media Templates Design
- Marketing Material Designs
Business Systems Setup
If you feel like your business lacks structure and organization, and your productivity is suffering because of it, you may want to look into setting up systems. Systems keep you organized and on top of your game.
Here are some systems a virtual assistant can help you set up:
- Calendar Setup
- Asana Setup (productivity)
- Clickup Setup (project management)
- CRM Setup (client management)
- SOP Creations (business operations management)
Next Step: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Identify all of the tasks in your business that can be outsourced. For example, think of the tasks you least enjoy doing that takes up a lot of your time.
Did you spot any in the list above? Or did you have a task or two in mind that you didn’t see on the list? Let’s have a virtual coffee chat! Click HERE to book a FREE consultation with us to learn more about how you can hire the right VA for the tasks that you need help with.
Conclusion
Whether you want to take annoying tasks off your plate, scale your business, spend more time with your family, hiring a virtual assistant can be a business life changer.
Having the RIGHT virtual assistant by your side can help you to achieve the level of success you always dreamed of. God himself saw that it wasn’t good for man to be alone. We all need a little help sometimes!