For small business owners
12 Things a Virtual Assistant Can Take Off Your Plate
Most small business owners wait way too long to get help. Not because they can't use it, but because they're not sure what they'd even hand off. If you've ever said "it's faster if I just do it myself," this list is for you.
Inbox and messages
1. Sorting your email so only what needs you reaches you.
2. Answering common questions in your DMs and comments, in your voice.
3. Following up with people who reached out and never heard back.
Social media
4. Scheduling your posts a week or a month ahead.
5. Making simple Canva graphics, quote posts, and story templates.
6. Turning one podcast episode or blog post into several smaller posts.
Your shop
7. Writing and updating Etsy or shop listings, titles, and tags.
8. Keeping an eye on orders, messages, and reviews.
9. Updating prices, photos, and seasonal listings so your shop never looks stale.
Email and website
10. Writing and sending your monthly newsletter.
11. Making small website updates: new pages, links, and fixes.
12. Building a freebie or quiz that grows your email list while you sleep.
Where to start
For one week, write down every task that made you sigh. Circle the ones that don't need your brain, just your time. That's your first hand-off list.
You don't need 40 hours of help. Most small businesses start with five or ten hours a month, and that alone can feel like breathing room.
Want this off your plate?
I'm a virtual assistant for creators and small shops. Monthly help starts at $150 a month.