The Top 10 Tasks You Should Outsource to a VA First

Not sure where to start with outsourcing? The trick is to begin with the tasks that take up the most time but don’t really need you.

Here are ten easy wins:

1. 1. Inbox management – say goodbye to the endless scroll.
   2. Diary scheduling – no more “Oops, I double-booked myself.”
   3. Data entry – spreadsheets magically sorted without lifting a finger.
   4. Travel research & booking – flights, hotels, itineraries handled.
   5. Social media scheduling – keep consistent without being glued to your phone.
   6. Document formatting – reports, proposals, and presentations that look sharp.
   7. Customer follow-ups – making sure clients feel cared for.
   8. Invoicing & chasing payments – the polite nudge you no longer have to send.
   9. Online research – from suppliers to competitor analysis.
   10. Basic bookkeeping – keeping your numbers tidy.

Why start with these?

Because they’re low-effort to hand over, high-impact to free up. You’ll see the benefits quickly, which makes it easier to trust your VA with more complex tasks later.