One of the most frequently asked questions we often get is "What does a virtual assistant do?". This is a tricky questions as there are different kinds of virtual assistant. For instance, some are generalists, some are marketing specialists and some are content writing experts.
If you are considering of hiring a virtual assistant, ensure that you know the tasks you'd like to outsource. It will be helpful in finding the right virtual assistant for you/or your company.
Having said that, here's the list of tasks you may want to delegate to your next virtual assistant:
ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:
Calendar organization
Creating accounts
Organization
Billing
Invoicing
Processing payments
Setting up shortcuts (zapier, IFTTT)
ResearchCreating forms
Organizing spreadsheets
Streamlining systems
Webinar support
Support in creating courses
Podcast publishing
Creating audiogram clips from podcasts
Setting up CRM systems
Monitoring Google analytics
Purchasing office supplies
Finding artwork for offices/workspaces
Transcription
Setting up appointments
Scheduling travel
Data entry
Customer service support
Personal tasks
Switching systems
Virtual receptionist services
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Creating content
Creating posting schedule
Organizing content
Repurposing content
Scheduling content
Manually posting content
Moderating facebook groups
Answering DMs
Responding to comments
Engaging with audience
Hashtag research
Creating events
Promoting new posts/services
Researching most effective social media channels for specific brands
Ads
Video transcription
Reaching out to influencers
EMAIL:
Newsletter design
List management
Tag management
Importing subscribers
Creating email funnels
Creating opt-in forms
Monitoring inboxes
Setting up email systems
Writing scripts for emails
BLOGGING:
Proofreading
Editing
Coming up with blog topics
Finding sources
Interviewing sources
Formatting
Scheduling + posting
Inserting links
Tagging and organizing
Hiding pins in posts
Monitoring comments for spam
Responding to comments
GRAPHICS:
Social media graphics
Cover photos
Flyers
Website banners
Postcards
Workbooks
Ebooks
Presentations
Photo editing
Newsletter headers + layout
Sourcing stock photos
Designing opt-ins
WEBSITE:
Adding new pages
Updating pages
Theme + plugin updates
Setting up opt-ins
Creating landing pages
Managing membership sites
Website setup
Maintaining websites
Website updates
Definitely, these are not the only tasks that a virtual assistant can do. Make sure to determine what type of a virtual assistant you want before hiring one. It can save you a lot of time and resources. Read their profile carefully.
In business, the people are worth everything and time is your most valuable resource.
Now, what kind of virtual assistant are you looking for?
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