As a business owner, your time is precious. It’s easy to get bogged down in the nitty-gritty of running a business—tasks that drain your energy and take you away from focusing on growth, strategy, and innovation. The good news? A reliable Virtual Assistant (VA) team can easily take these tasks off your plate, often more cost-effectively than you might think.
Here’s a breakdown of tasks you shouldn’t be doing as a business owner and how a VA team like Virtual Clone Services can handle them for you.
Tasks You Should Be Delegating
- Research and Administrative Support
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- What you’re probably doing: Spending hours on data gathering, list building, managing your CRM, and handling endless emails.
- Why you shouldn’t: These repetitive tasks can be easily managed by VAs with precision and efficiency.
- VA Solution:
- Online research and list building
- Data entry and document management
- Mailbox management to declutter your inbox
- CRM updates and management
- Even customer service via phone or chat!
Cost-Effective Option: For as little as $12.50 AUD/hour, you could regain valuable hours every week.
- Bookkeeping Support
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- What you’re probably doing: Juggling invoices, payroll, and tax filing while trying to grow your business.
- Why you shouldn’t: These tasks are critical but don’t require your attention. Leave it to those that know the system well.
- VA Solution:
- Recording purchases and sales
- Handling supplier payments
- Credit control (emails only)
- Payroll processing
- BAS review and filing
Ideal For: Sole traders and small businesses with fewer than five employees.
- Building and Maintaining Websites
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- What you’re probably doing: Struggling to create a professional website or paying too much for a complex build.
- Why you shouldn’t: VAs can set up your website, complete with SEO, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional web agency.
- VA Solution:
- Basic 1 page websites for $385.00 AUD incl GST
- Additional pages for $55.00 AUD per page
- E-commerce or LMS integration on request
- On-site SEO included
- Tech Support
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- What you’re probably doing: Troubleshooting IT issues, adding users, and setting up file-sharing systems.
- Why you shouldn’t: Let a VA handle your tech headaches while you focus on your business.
- VA Solution:
- Setting up Office 365 or Google Workspace with security policies
- Managing SharePoint or Google Drive for file sharing
- Handling Windows updates
- Adding and removing users as needed
- On-demand tech support
Ideal For: Small businesses with fewer than five employees.
Other Tasks You Can Outsource to VAs and Platforms Like UpWork
Beyond the services offered by Virtual Clone Services, consider outsourcing these tasks to VAs or freelancers:
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- Content Creation: Blog posts, social media graphics, and newsletters.
- Social Media Management: Scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and running ad campaigns.
- Email Marketing: Designing campaigns, tracking performance, and managing mailing lists.
- Event Coordination: Researching venues, managing RSVPs, and handling logistics.
- Personal Assistance: Calendar management, appointment setting, and travel arrangements.
- Specialised Support: SEO audits, keyword research, and performance analytics.
Why Outsourcing is Smart Business
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- Cost Savings: Hiring a VA team costs significantly less than employing full-time staff.
- Scalability: Scale your outsourced team up or down based on your workload.
- Focus on Growth: Freeing yourself from day-to-day tasks allows you to focus on strategy and vision.
- Expertise On Demand: Gain access to skilled professionals without the overhead.
Outsourcing to a VA team isn’t just about saving money—it’s about reclaiming your time and energy. Whether it’s admin support, bookkeeping, tech troubleshooting, or web design, there’s no need to sweat the small stuff when services like Virtual Clone can handle it for you, efficiently and affordably.
Take a step back and ask yourself: Am I spending my time on what really matters? If not, it might be time to hand off the rest.
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