
7 Overlooked Tasks Entrepreneurs Should Delegate to a VA (and Automate!)
As businesses grow more complex and team collaboration spans across time zones, project management is entering a new era — one driven by artificial intelligence. In 2025, AI-powered project management isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a practical advantage.
As an entrepreneur, your time is your most valuable resource. But too often, it’s spent on low-leverage tasks that sap your energy and keep you in the weeds. Delegating to a virtual assistant (VA) — and pairing that support with smart automation — can dramatically increase your capacity, focus, and bottom line.
Here are seven important but commonly skipped tasks that are perfect for delegation (and in many cases, automation too).
1. Consistent Lead Follow-Up
Many businesses don’t lose leads because they don’t have enough — they lose them because they don’t follow up effectively.
A virtual assistant can:
- Monitor new leads in your CRM or inbox
- Send personalized follow-up emails
- Set reminders for you to connect
- Track lead status and progress
✅ Bonus: We can help you create automated follow-up sequences using tools like Keap or Ontraport, so no lead slips through the cracks.
2. Client Onboarding and Offboarding
First and last impressions matter. A streamlined onboarding/offboarding process builds trust and saves time.
Your VA can:
- Send welcome emails and contracts
- Set up client folders or dashboards
- Coordinate intake calls
- Collect testimonials and send thank-you gifts
✅ Bonus: Let us help you automate these processes with forms, triggers, and email workflows — ensuring every client has a polished, professional experience.
3. Content Repurposing
You spend time creating content — but how often are you getting maximum mileage from it?
A VA can:
- Turn a blog into social posts, a newsletter, and short-form video
- Extract quotes or stats for graphics
- Schedule across platforms using a content calendar
This keeps your brand visible without doubling your workload.
4. Metrics Tracking
You can’t improve what you don’t measure — but who has time to track it all?
Your VA can:
- Build a simple reporting dashboard
- Log website traffic, email open rates, and sales data
- Identify trends and highlight areas to optimize
This gives you the clarity to make smart business decisions.
5. SOP Creation and Documentation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) make delegation and growth possible — but documenting them is often delayed.
Your VA can:
- Record how you do routine tasks
- Turn steps into easy-to-follow checklists
- Store everything in Google Drive, Notion, or your project management tool
Having clear SOPs is like giving your business a user manual.
6. Inbox Clean-Up and Organization
A cluttered inbox can create stress and cause you to miss key opportunities.
A VA can:
- Organize your inbox with labels and filters
- Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails
- Maintain inbox zero with weekly check-ins
Less clutter = more clarity.
7. Regular Client Check-Ins
Don’t wait for clients to reach out — proactively nurturing relationships keeps them loyal.
A VA can:
- Schedule and send check-in emails
- Track client anniversaries, birthdays, or milestones
- Coordinate appreciation gifts or updates
✅ Bonus: We can automate check-ins using CRM reminders and pre-written emails, so your outreach feels warm and intentional — without being time-consuming.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to do it all — and frankly, you shouldn’t. By delegating these foundational (but often forgotten) tasks to a virtual assistant — and backing them with smart automation — you can save hours each week and focus on what you do best.
Ready to reclaim your time? We’d love to take this off your plate. Contact us here to learn how our team of experts can help.
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