As a creative freelancer, you know that wearing many hats is how it must be. Chances are, you’re responsible for ALL aspects of your business – from marketing and bookkeeping to customer service and delivering the service or product! The reason you started freelancing in the first place.

Often, it can feel as though these additional tasks take away from doing what you love most – whether that’s crafting and creating or offering that service. But what if there was someone who could take some of those day-to-day tasks off your plate?

A virtual assistant (VA) could be the perfect addition to your team. Intrigued? You can read on about what virtual assistants can do for your business.

Manage your admin and emails

Running a creative business involves a lot of administrative work, from Etsy listings to software subscriptions and client requests.

A virtual assistant can bring excellent organisational and communication skills to the table, allowing them to handle tasks with ease. They’ll keep your inbox clear (my all-time favourite thing to do), ensure your payments are up to date, and tie up any loose ends.

Admin tasks your VA can help with include:

Data entry
Cloud and file organisation
Diary and calendar management
Scheduling and task prioritisation
Product delivery
Template and document creation

and there is a lot more; they can probably complete tasks you don’t even realise you need.

Boost your social media presence

Of course, you will know this already, but social media is an essential part of your digital marketing strategy; it is free advertising and can help your business if done correctly. So, whether you lack confidence with social media platforms or don’t have time to focus on them, a virtual assistance can take on the task and relieve you of that pressure.

Research

Do you find that you spend just way too much time on the research needed to complete the project for your client?

Most people will only see the finished project and not even realise how much research goes into your work, and sometimes, it can take a lot of time and brain power. Whether analysing market competitors or scouring the internet for a hotel to stay in after a networking event, a virtual assistant can free up time by researching for you.

You can also get virtual assistance with your SEO; with many courses available, some Virtual assistants learn how SEO works and then help their clients improve their website ranking and social media by researching keywords.

Liaise with customers and clients

Communication is another key part of any creative freelancer. From appointments and bookings to detailing custom orders, a virtual assistant can handle client liaison, so you don’t have to. They can schedule email newsletters, respond to client leads, manage missed phone calls, and troubleshoot customer pain points.

Lifestyle management

While your virtual assistant services usually focus on work-based tasks, they also understand that running a small business can impact your home life. From checking your bills to organising a gift delivery for a loved one’s birthday, your virtual assistant can make sure nothing gets missed.

Give you space for creativity

A virtual assistant (VA) can be a valuable asset for a freelancer by providing much-needed space for creativity. By managing the essential but time-consuming tasks that often clutter their schedules and minds, VAs free up significant time and mental energy, allowing freelancers to focus on what they do best: creating.

Bizzybee: VA support for creative freelancers

Do you find daily admin tasks draining? No matter what type of creative business you run, outsourcing these responsibilities to a VA allows you the time and space to focus on growing your business and enjoying every moment.

Erin at Bizzybee is an experienced virtual assistant and social media manager specialising in supporting creative business owners.

Want to learn more about Bizzybee services? Feel free to get in touch today.

What Virtual Assistants can do for the creative freelancer.