10 Tasks You Can Outsource Today to Boost Productivity Tomorrow
- Gemma Simmons
- Aug 10
- 2 min read
Ctrl + Alt + Assist – When things crash, we reboot your workflow.
There’s a myth in business that says, “You have to do it all to be successful.”
It’s not just wrong—it’s dangerous. Doing everything yourself slows your growth, drains your energy, and leaves no room for the actual work that moves your business forward.
The good news? You don’t have to outsource everything at once. Start with the right tasks—the ones that take up time but don’t need you to do them.
Here are ten things you can hand over today to feel the difference tomorrow.
1. Inbox Management
You don’t need to spend an hour a day triaging emails. A VA can clear the clutter, respond to routine messages, flag what matters, and keep you focused. You shouldn’t be buried in newsletters and missed leads.
2. Calendar Scheduling
Stop playing Tetris with your time. Let someone else handle meeting requests, rearranging bookings, and setting boundaries in your diary so your week actually works for you.
3. Client Onboarding
Still sending contracts manually? Chasing forms? You’re wasting precious hours. A streamlined onboarding process—set up and managed by a VA—saves time, builds trust, and makes your business feel polished.
4. Social Media Scheduling
You’ve got great ideas. But are they stuck in your Notes app? A VA can take that rough draft, polish it up, and schedule a consistent stream of content that keeps your business visible without you constantly showing up.
5. Invoice & Expense Tracking
It’s not just about getting paid. It’s about knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, and when to chase what’s overdue. A VA can handle the numbers, so you stay in control.
6. Research
Whether it’s finding the best software, sourcing guest speakers, or digging up event venues—this is a time-sink you can easily offload. Give a brief, get the results. Done.
7. Updating Documents
From price lists to process guides, most business docs need regular updates. If they’re sitting in a folder gathering digital dust, hand them over. A VA can tidy, brand, and systemise them.
8. Admin Clean-Ups
That CRM you “just need to update”? The 45 open tabs? The folders you never labelled properly? Yeah. Let it go. A VA thrives on turning chaos into clean systems.
9. Posting Jobs or Opportunities
Need to hire? Want to list a workshop? Hosting an event? A VA can draft the post, share it across platforms, track responses, and handle the back-and-forth—so you can focus on choosing the right fit.
10. Project Follow-Ups
One of the most underrated admin tasks. Following up after meetings, checking deadlines, nudging collaborators—it keeps momentum going. Let a VA keep the wheels turning while you steer the direction.
Ready to make space for the work that matters?
You don’t have to hire full-time. You don’t have to hand over control. You just have to stop trying to do it all alone.
At Ctrl + Alt + Assist, we specialise in taking the weight off—calmly, capably, and without drama.You tell us what’s draining you. We’ll handle the rest.
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