> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://virtual-assistant-desk.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 25 Tasks You Should Delegate to a Virtual Assistant

> A practical list of 25 tasks to hand off to a virtual assistant, from inbox management to social media, research, bookkeeping, and customer support.

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Not sure what to hand off to a virtual assistant? Here are 25 tasks you can delegate today, grouped by category. Pick 3 to start with this week.

## Admin & inbox

1. Email triage and inbox zero
2. Calendar management and meeting scheduling
3. Travel booking and itineraries
4. Expense reports and receipt organization
5. Data entry into your CRM or spreadsheets

## Customer support

6. Replying to tier-1 support tickets
7. Live chat coverage during business hours
8. Refund and cancellation processing
9. Building and updating your help center FAQs
10. Following up on reviews and testimonials

## Marketing & social media

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  <Card title="Content" icon="pencil">
    Scheduling posts, repurposing blogs into threads, writing captions.
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  <Card title="Community" icon="chat">
    Replying to comments and DMs, moderating groups.
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11. Social media post scheduling
12. Blog and newsletter formatting
13. Repurposing long-form content into short posts
14. Community engagement and DM replies
15. Basic graphic design in Canva

## Research & operations

16. Competitor and market research
17. Lead list building and prospect research
18. Podcast or event outreach
19. Vendor sourcing and price comparison
20. Meeting notes and action item follow-ups

## Bookkeeping & personal

21. Invoicing clients and chasing payments
22. Expense categorization
23. Personal errands (gift shopping, appointments)
24. Household admin (bills, subscriptions)
25. Onboarding new hires or freelancers

<Tip>
  Track how long each task takes you for one week. Anything under \$50/hour value is a candidate to delegate.
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