Remote workers are part of almost every industry and continuing to grow. As a business owner, it’s a big decision to make to outsource to a virtual worker-one that is well worth it! You may be looking at your daily to-do list and wondering what you can outsource, so we’ve put together a list of the most common tasks outsourced to remote workers.
Calendar Management
Scheduling appointments and keeping track of where you are supposed to be is an exhausting part of running a business. A VA can handle appointment setting, scheduling meetings, and sending out reminders for said meetings. These tasks all take time out of your day and pull your focus from the revenue generating tasks on your plate.
Email Inbox Management
Email is the single most distracting part of any person’s day. Whether personal or business, we are constantly flooded with reminders, newsletters, promotions and more. If your phone or inbox is constantly going off, how are you supposed to focus on the task at hand? You’re not! A VA can take over managing your inbox, and delegating only the items that need your attention to you. Canceling out all that noise will improve your productivity, allowing you to get more done in your day.
Invoicing
Invoicing seems like a simple task, until it’s not. If you have multiple clients, invoices going out on all different days and are struggling to track who has paid and who isn’t it’s time to outsource. A VA can handle daily invoicing, following up on unpaid invoices, and ensuring invoices are sent on time to avoid cash flow issues in your business. To take this task a step further, think about the proposals you’ve sent out that you never followed up on. A VA can help with follow up to bring more paying clients into your business too.
Social Media
When you have a business to run, projects to oversee, employees to handle, plus your own to do list, social media is not a priority. A VA is a great alternative to a costly in-house social media team. VA’s can handle all aspects of social media from creating social media graphics, writing compelling captions, scheduling your posts and handling comments/interactions from your followers. The world is a social media driven place, and you need to be an active part of it to stay in front of your ideal clients.
Content Creation
Content creation comes in many forms. Email newsletters, blog posts, and sales pages are all forms of content creation. A VA can assist you with each of these items, and more! Blogging is excellent for SEO on your website and sharing your own content on social media is always a best practice.
Research
Need to find some cold leads to contact? Looking to network with others in complementary industries? Researching and data entry is a task that any VA can accomplish efficiently, and correctly if you share what you’re looking for. To do good research it can take hours of your time, especially if research is not your forte. Outsourcing this one is a huge time saver!
Travel Planning
If you’re on the road a lot plus trying to manage your day to day tasks, travelling planning can feel like a huge inconvenience. Having a VA handle your travel arrangements will save you time and can even help you save money in expenses. A VA can have more time to dedicate to searching for sales, staying on top of frequent flyer miles or hotel chain rewards to ensure you’re getting the best price with the best rewards.
Project Management
VA’s make an excellent go-between for you and your employes. They can help delegate project related tasks, with deadlines and ensure the members of your team are completing their portion of the project on time and on budget. They are also a good resources for troubleshooting issues your team encounters and finding solutions without adding stress to your plate.
Proofreading
Depending on your industry, you may be drafting proposals or contracts and other important documents. There’s nothing more unprofessional than sending out a document like that and realizing there are spelling or grammatical errors. These errors can truly determine whether a client hires you so hiring a VA to proofread is a budget friendly solution to protect your reputation.
Graphic Design
Business cards, branded letter heads, presentation folders, and other marketing materials are an investment in your business and your brand. Many business owners overlook their importance, however, graphic design is NOT something you should try and DIY. Many VA’s are skilled in graphic design and can help with your needs for ongoing projects or as needed.
Outsourcing truly makes a difference in the life of a business owner. If you’re ready to outsource but are unsure of where to start, contact Meadows Resources today.
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