There’s a recurring theme when I talk to horse business owners. They are BUSY! So busy, in fact, that they don’t have time to do key things they know they need to do to grow their business, like updating a stale website, finishing a new website, or even finishing and launching a profit-generating subscription platform!
It’s super easy for small business owners to get overwhelmed. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce another service to the equine and ag-related industry. Runaway Writing offers Virtual Assistant services to help relieve your overwhelm!
If you’re not familiar with Virtual Assistant services, let me fill you in. A VA works for you on a contract basis, for a set number of hours per week. The relationship can be as long-term or short-term as needed, without the overhead of hiring another employee.
Working remotely, a VA can’t pick up your dry cleaning or get your car washed. But he or she can tackle your business’s administrative tasks. You know, the frustrating ones that take up precious chunks of your time, but don’t contribute directly to revenue and sales. Handing these tasks off to a VA frees you up to focus on the more strategic and business-critical things that enable your company to flourish.
Which tasks could you hand over to a VA? I thought you might ask, so I’ve compiled a list!
But I’m sure I haven’t thought of everything, so PLEASE let me know if there’s something missing!
Filter emails and keep your inbox organized
Set up appointments and manage your calendar
Data entry
Take meeting notes
Documentation
Organize your files
Order office supplies
Answer phones
Research projects
Create/manage/distribute your newsletter
Problem-solving
Application setup
Create templates
Clean up messy accounts
Correspond with customers
Handle vendor correspondence
Pay bills
Stay on top of the staff and customer birthday cards
Send out holiday cards
Help with parties and events planning
Copywriting
Support your social media accounts
Screen applicants
Editing
Proofreading
Obtain/create graphics
Create/manage spreadsheets
Make travel arrangements
Make dinner reservations
Manage projects
Virtual Assistant services are a great way to help your small horse business. I have an existing client who was able to focus on her products, increase her sales by 20%, and improve her e-commerce platform metrics within 20 days of handing off some administrative tasks to me, her VA.
If the above 30 tasks give you inspiration, fill out the contact form, and let’s set up a call to discuss.