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Time is money — especially in the business world. There are so many tasks that have to be attended to each day in order for a small business to operate to its fullest potential. Is it time for you to start letting go of the reins? The services that a virtual assistant can provide are endless. You name it, there’s a solution. Check out our summary of a few key ways that a virtual assistant can support you and your growing business.
1. Customer Service
Is your phone or computer overflowing with messages and voicemails and you just can’t seem to catch up? A virtual assistant can not only “keep up,” but will also give your clients the top-notch customer service that your business needs.
2. Audio and Video Editing
Do you have audio or video content that you would like to share with customers but you’re not quite sure how to piece the content together? A virtual assistant can take your content and transform it into a superb product.
3. Calendar Management
Businesses fill their calendars in a moment’s time. Whether calendars are comprised of meetings, presentations, correspondences, networking or a combination of all and then some, a virtual assistant is able to take on the management of those duties.
4. Content Creator
Do you have information that you are wanting to share with customers, but not necessarily the time to put your thoughts into writing? A virtual assistant can not only create professional material for you, but can also provide a constant stream of content for your customers. Fresh content will be one of the most effective tools for increasing the ongoing presence of your business.
5. Social Media Manager
Social media in today’s world is vital to business growth — are you up to par? Keeping up with multimedia can be difficult and intimidating at times. Staying in tune with the many different platforms is not an easy task. A virtual assistant can manage and update all social networking platforms – simultaneously.
6. Website Developer
You only get one first impression. To new customers, that first impression will be your website. Virtual assistants are able to provide a web-presence that allows customers to see a small glimpse of your brand. This will result in consistent, long-term web traffic.
7. Blogging
One of the most powerful tools for marketing your business is blogging. This simple tool will not only reel in new customers, but it will also allow you to uphold (already) dedicated customers. Blogging is hard work. It is more than typing 300 words and clicking the “publish” button. Whether you need assistance with creating, publishing, managing, editing or even scheduling posts within your blog, a virtual assistant can provide these services to take your business to the next level.
8. Bookkeeping
What are you most passionate about when it comes to your business? If your passion is driven by the service or product that you provide, but not necessarily the finances behind your business, a virtual assistant will be more than capable to take on the duties of handling your finances.
9. Graphic Design
According to Crowdriff, the average person reads only 20% of a web page, but will view every single image. Whether you are needing assistance with building your brand identity or designing infographics to promote your business, a virtual assistant will offer several different ways to lure the attention of prospective customers straight to your business!
10. Customer Service
It is time to say goodbye to those mundane tasks. Scheduling appointments and meetings, making phone calls, responding to voicemails, making itineraries, etc. Allow a virtual assistant to take on the responsibility of the nitty-gritty so that you are able to hone your focus in on what matters most — leading your business!
11. Event Coordinator
There are many time consuming tasks that go into planning an event. From communicating with vendors, caterers, and speakers to constructing a timeline, or even finding the perfect venue, a virtual assistant can take care of all those duties. This will give you the freedom that you will need to be fully present with your guests.
12. Research
There is an endless amount of information right at your fingertips. Finding the time to gather information to help streamline your business takes time–and lots of it. It is easy to get overwhelmed at the amount of material that is readily available. If you are having a hard time filtering through endless amounts of information, a virtual assistant is able to help you find specific information that will accelerate your progress rather than delay it.
13. Online Courses
Do you have knowledge about a certain subject that you wish to share around the globe? A virtual assistant can take your knowledge and transform that expertise into a revenue-generating online course.
14. Email Management
Being one of the most popular forms of communication in businesses, it’s easy for email inboxes to start bursting at the seams, resulting in important messages getting lost in the mix. A virtual assistant can help you get your inbox back under control by filtering messages and organizing them in a way that better fits the client’s needs. Inbox zero and better response time are doable with a little support!
15. Lead Generation
Your business is up and running and making successful gains. Yay! Now it is time to develop a plan as to how you might increase leads and revenue for your business. A virtual assistant will collaborate with you to determine how you can reach the greatest possible audience on the web.
16. Editing
Are you needing help with that final step before publication? A virtual assistant can be the fresh set of careful eyes that you need before officially crossing the finish line.
17. Budgeting
Your business is growing and steadily increasing in wealth. Now you are needing help with regulating that wealth. A virtual assistant is able to provide the knowledge needed to create a detailed and realistic budget. A good, detailed budget will allow you to continually measure how your business’ performance is lining up to your expectations.
18. Task Organizer
There are so many daily tasks required for effective business operation. Are you waking up to an overwhelmingly full to-do list each day? Allow a virtual assistant to organize those tasks in a way that gives you the opportunity to utilize every second of your day to accomplish as much as possible.
19. Newsletter
One of the greatest ways to communicate with customers is through a regular email newsletter. Digital newsletters are able to reach an unlimited number of customers. A virtual assistant is ready to help you grow your business digitally.
A virtual assistant can decrease your workload and increase your productivity, resulting in continual growth for your business — and piece of mind for you.