Top 10 Tasks You Can Delegate to a Virtual Assistant
Running a business is demanding — but that doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. Delegating the right tasks to a virtual assistant (VA) can save you hours every week, reduce stress, and help you focus on what matters most: growth, strategy, and delivering value.
Here are the top 10 tasks entrepreneurs and small businesses delegate to their virtual assistants:
1. Inbox Management
A cluttered inbox kills productivity. A VA can filter your emails, flag important messages, respond to common inquiries, and organize your folders so nothing slips through the cracks.
2. Calendar & Appointment Scheduling
Forget back-and-forth emails. Your assistant can manage your calendar, book meetings, confirm appointments, and ensure you never double-book again.
3. Social Media Scheduling
From Instagram posts to LinkedIn updates, your VA can schedule and publish content using tools like Buffer or Later — keeping your online presence consistent without draining your time.
4. Client Follow-Ups
VAs can handle customer support emails, check in with leads, send onboarding documents, or follow up after calls — ensuring no opportunity is missed.
5. Online Research
Need competitive analysis, vendor options, or data gathering for a new idea? A virtual assistant can do deep research and present it in a concise format.
6. CRM Updates
Let your VA manage your customer relationship management system (HubSpot, Dubsado, or even Trello). They’ll keep contacts organized, pipelines updated, and tags clean.
7. Invoicing & Payment Tracking
Your VA can create invoices, send reminders, track payments, and help you stay on top of your cash flow — all without needing full access to your financials.
8. Document & File Organization
From organizing your Google Drive to creating templates, VAs keep your digital workspace tidy so your team can work faster and smarter.
9. SOP Creation & Process Documentation
Let your VA help you build standard operating procedures (SOPs) as you grow — capturing how tasks are done and making it easier to scale or delegate.
10. Light Automation Setup
Need help with tools like Zapier or AI assistants? A tech-savvy VA can help automate repetitive tasks like form responses, file backups, and lead routing.
Ready to Reclaim Your Time?
At Emperor Assistants, we match you with highly skilled, AI-enhanced virtual assistants who handle your business behind the scenes — so you can lead with focus and confidence.
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