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17 Tasks Your Virtual Assistant Can Do in an Hour




Clients often come to us knowing that they want and need a Virtual Assistant, but they don't know where to start. It's difficult to calculate what a Virtual Assistant can do and take off of your plate-- and how much is it going to cost?


Here is a great place to start:

  1. Create and send out 10 invoices: Your VA can create, send, and manage your invoices, ensuring that your clients receive them on time and that you get paid promptly.

  2. Triage 50 emails from your inbox: Your VA will help you manage your email inbox and respond to essential messages, leaving only the necessary items for your attention.

  3. Create 3-5 social media content posts: Social media is a crucial marketing tool, but it can take time to create engaging content. A VA can write content, create graphics and schedule social media posts, saving you time.

  4. Write a blog post: Blogging increases your online visibility and showcase your expertise. In an hour, your VA can help with research, an outline and writing a post.

  5. Edit a 20-page document: Your VA will use their editing skills to ensure that your document is error-free and polished.

  6. Draft/send a legal contract: Legal contracts can be time-consuming to create, but a qualified paralegal Virtual Assistant can handle the drafting and sending of legal documents, so you don't have to worry about it.

  7. Format and improve the aesthetic of one presentation: A Virtual Assistant can take your rough presentation and transform it into a professional-looking one that will impress your audience.

  8. Create a Doodle poll with calendar blocks and invites: Schedule appointments by creating a Doodle poll, setting up calendar blocks, and sending out invites.

  9. Set daily, monthly, and annual reminders for your most important tasks: Your VA can set up reminders for critical tasks, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

  10. Competitive analysis research: Research your competitors, providing you with valuable insights.

  11. Research products/services such as CRM programs, email marketing, or web builder packages: Research the best platforms for your business needs, saving you time and money.

  12. Create 4 Instagram posts with relevant hashtags and images: Social media is a vital tool for promoting your business, but it can be time-consuming to create content for your various social media platforms. A VA can help you create eye-catching posts with relevant hashtags and images that will help your business get noticed on Instagram.

  13. Write a script for a video: Creating video content is a powerful way to promote your business. A VA can help you write a script for your video content, which can help you communicate your message clearly and effectively to your audience.

  14. Update a website page for SEO: Search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial aspect of your website's success. Your VA can help you update your website page for SEO by optimizing your content with relevant keywords and meta descriptions that will help your website rank higher in search engine results.

  15. Set up an email campaign in MailChimp: Email marketing is an effective way to communicate with your customers and promote your business. A VA can set up an email campaign in MailChimp, which can help you reach your target audience and drive traffic to your website.

  16. Post 2-4 weeks of social media content to Meta Business Planner: Meta Business Planner is a tool that can help you manage your social media accounts. A VA can help you post 2-4 weeks of social media content to Meta Business Planner, which can help you save time and ensure that your social media accounts are regularly updated with fresh content.

  17. Research conference opportunities and reach out to 4-5 event planners: Attending conferences and events is an excellent way to network and promote your business.


Please note that all of our work is custom and create-on-demand so these are just estimates. Each project and client are individual so various needs are taken into consideration. We are a small business (doing big things!) and continuously seek ways that we can alleviate our client's loads. As a client, if you know how much you were hoping to spend (whether in dollars or time) on a project, please let us know so that we can cap our time or put together an option that will fit your budget.

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