9 things you should be outsourcing to a Va
As an entrepreneur or a small business owner it isn’t surprising if you’d feel bogged down with heaps of work. Or it just might be the case that half of it isn’t even your work to do, but having no choice or assistance and hence you do it anyway. Fortunately, enterprises do not have to break their head over spending a truck load on hiring an in-house team or a physical employee anymore. Virtual assistance is the next big alternative for this.
For anyone wondering who virtual assistants are – They are independent professionals who work remotely on specific tasks that have been delegated by their clients. Hiring one would give you ample time and let of space to focus on things that are more important. But before we get on with the top 10 things you could outsource to your own virtual assistant (VA), it would be better if one could make a list of priorities that the VA can tend to. Now, let’s get started‌
Marketing • Apart from the several tasks that a Virtual Assistant can do in the marketing sphere, there are well-known for the tasks below: • Consolidating newsletters • Editing and uploading, podcasts, videos on company websites or social media platforms • Notify customer requests and feedback through social media platforms • Manage and integrate SEO on blog posts
Public Relations Here are the lists of public relations task that a VA can help you with: • Dissipate press releases • Editing and writing guest blogs or posts • Reach out to guest post platforms and social media influencers • Approach people for interviews
Event Management Here are the lists of event management task that a VA can help you with: • Organize webinars , retreats and company programs • Create and implement a sustainable marketing plan • Reach out to guests, sponsors and other contributors
Customer Service Here are the lists of customer service task that a VA can help you with: • Responding to customer queries and feedback • Taking up outbound and inbound calling services • Troubleshooting customer’s issues and problems • Acknowledging refunds and more
Client Servicing • Mailing invoices • Maintain routine follow-ups • Send thank you and greeting emails
Product Launch • Collate a product launch calendar • Product website management • Edit and write launch related articles or blogs • Design or post shareable images related to the said launch • Set up and create social media ads
Website Management • Format and schedule blogs • Create myriad forms • Create and format new additions to the web pages • Check for errors or typos
Social Media Marketing • Create an effective and impactful social media plan • Create contests or games to attract potential clients • Connect and look for potentials customers • Create a list of influencers that you would like to connect via social media • Schedule the right posts for the right purpose • Update posts accordingly
Maintenance of evergreen products • Create and design lead generational opt-in freebie • Strategize on a work-in progress marketing plan for the product • Track product sales and write reports regarding the same Albeit these options might seem minimal, fortunately there are a lot more to be made use of. If you are curious to know more, do reach out to us to satiate your inquisitiveness.
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