10 tasks to outsource to a Virtual Assistant: Christmas Edition🎄

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning the busy period is here!

Being a business owner can be stressful around Christmas because the workload increases. Daily administrative tasks can pile up quickly, social media accounts can be neglected, and inboxes can become full with queries. 

Here are 10 tasks you can outsource to a virtual assistant to make your holiday season manageable:

1. Customer Service Support

Good customer service is important during Christmas, and having someone to respond to enquiries can boost your sales. A VA can respond to messages on social media and emails, helping you stay on top of customer interactions. As notifications can easily pile up,  a virtual assistant can keep this under control which will reduce overwhelm and support your well-being.

2. Email Management

Linking back to customer service and responding to emails, a VA can help organise your inbox. We can filter emails into specific folders, set up auto-responders during your Christmas closures, and much more!

3. Content Creation 

Whether drafting and scheduling festive newsletters or preparing social media content for January, creating content can be time-consuming at the best of times! Hand this over to a virtual assistant to keep your social media active and festive throughout the season.

4. Social media scheduling and engagement 

If you have content ready to go but struggle to keep up with posting and engagement across your social media accounts, a VA can also help with this. We can schedule content, write captions, and engage with your audience while you focus on your services.

5. Calendar Organisation 

Calendars can quickly become overwhelming, especially during December, and disorganisation can lead to mistakes like double bookings or forgotten appointments. A virtual assistant can help you schedule your bookings, block out time, and manage appointments for the new year. This way, you'll have a clear view of everything and stay on top of what’s happening.

6. Digital File Organisation 

The New Year is all about a fresh start; so why not hire a virtual assistant to organise your online documents? We can archive last year’s projects, arrange folders, back up essential documents, create a clear digital filing system for 2025, and much more! Start the new year with a refreshed and organised digital space.

7. Updating Social Media Profiles

Do you want your profiles to look festive throughout December? From updating Instagram highlights to changing LinkedIn banners or Facebook profile photos with a seasonal look, a virtual assistant can handle this for you! And if you seem to forget to change it back after the holidays, don’t worry; we’ll handle that too at the end of December!

8. Data Entry and CRM Updates

Having a refresh of your CRM systems and email lists is the perfect way to start the new year! A virtual assistant can update and organise your client contact lists and make sure all information is up-to-date. We can also help clean up your email list by removing inactive contacts, which will improve your engagement rates. With these small changes, you’ll be set up for a fresh start in January!

9. Website Updates

A virtual assistant can help keep your website updated during the holiday season. Whether it’s creating seasonal promotions and banners, updating product or service pages, or managing FAQ pages, a VA can take on these tasks and ensure your site feels festive for your customers. Also, VAs can perform some end-of-year maintenance, such as tidying up the site and inputting anything new to prepare for the New Year.

10. Customer Feedback Gathering 

Looking to boost your reviews across the Christmas period? Virtual assistants can send out surveys to gather feedback ready for the new year. Plus, this feedback can provide testimonials to use for future marketing!

Hiring a virtual assistant can be beneficial for both you and your business. Whether it’s to support the increasing workload throughout Christmas or to help prepare for the New Year, delegate your tasks so you can focus on the bigger picture or simply enjoy the festive season.

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