Appendix A
22 Things You Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants (VAs) provide a variety of services and specializations. Here are some examples of how they can help:

1. Data entry

2. Document preparation and transcription

3. Typing, editing, and proofreading

4. Creating and sending out newsletters or e-zines

5. Accounting

6. Bookkeeping

7. Preparation of financial documents

8. Customer service support by e-mail or phone

9. Monitoring and prioritizing your e-mails

10. Responding to e-mails on your behalf

11. Designing, updating, and managing Websites and blogs

12. Setting up accounts on social networking sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook

13. Managing your online social networking accounts

14. Copywriting (web copy, press releases, sales letters, and other materials)

15. Product development research

16. Market research

17. Calendar management

18. Contact management

19. Bulk mailings

20. Meeting and event arrangements

21. Travel arrangements

22. Document and image scanning