Running a business is exciting, but many entrepreneurs struggle with knowing which tasks to delegate as an entrepreneur. Juggling emails, social media, invoices, and client communications can quickly become overwhelming. While it’s natural to handle everything in the early days, sustainable growth requires delegation.
The truth is, if you want to grow your business, you need to focus on high-value tasks—the things only you can do. Everything else should be delegated. That’s where support teams like Braystan come in.
Here are the first 10 tasks to delegate as an entrepreneur to free up time, reduce stress, and scale smarter.
1. Calendar and Scheduling
Your time is your most valuable resource. Yet many entrepreneurs waste hours scheduling meetings, rescheduling, and playing email ping-pong.
Delegate to your VA:
- Booking meetings based on your availability.
- Sending reminders to clients or prospects.
- Coordinating across time zones.
This ensures you never double-book and always show up prepared.
2. Email Management
An average professional receives 100+ emails a day. Filtering through them can kill productivity.
Delegate to your VA:
- Flagging priority emails.
- Drafting responses for approval.
- Unsubscribing from unnecessary lists.
Imagine logging into your inbox and seeing only the emails that truly need your attention.
3. Travel Planning
Booking flights, comparing hotels, and figuring out transport is time-consuming.
Delegate to your VA:
- Researching the best flight options.
- Securing accommodations within your budget.
- Preparing travel itineraries.
With support, business trips become seamless rather than stressful.
4. Social Media Management
Social media is powerful for visibility, but daily posting and engagement can be a full-time job.
Delegate to your VA:
- Scheduling posts.
- Engaging with followers.
- Creating graphics or editing reels (with brand guidelines).
This way, your presence stays consistent while you focus on strategy and client work.
5. Bookkeeping & Invoicing
Numbers matter, but they shouldn’t consume your time.
Delegate to your VA:
- Sending invoices.
- Following up on late payments.
- Recording expenses.
A VA can work with your accountant to keep everything accurate and up to date.
6. Data Entry & Research
Repetitive data tasks can quietly drain hours.
Delegate to your VA:
- Inputting contacts into your CRM.
- Updating spreadsheets.
- Researching prospects or suppliers.
These are crucial, but they don’t require your personal attention.
7. Customer Support
Your clients deserve prompt, friendly service—but you don’t have to be the one answering every inquiry.
Delegate to your VA:
- Managing support tickets.
- Responding to FAQs.
- Escalating complex issues to you.
This keeps clients happy while protecting your time.
8. File & Document Management
Messy folders and scattered documents make collaboration painful.
Delegate to your VA:
- Organizing Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Naming and filing documents correctly.
- Creating templates for recurring tasks.
This creates a system you and your team can actually use.
9. Website & Tech Support
Even small website updates can eat up time you could spend elsewhere.
Delegate to your VA (with web support skills):
- Updating plugins.
- Posting new blogs or service pages.
- Troubleshooting small technical issues.
Instead of losing hours to tech frustrations, you keep your site professional and functional.
10. Personal Tasks
Yes—delegation goes beyond business. Many entrepreneurs save time by outsourcing personal tasks.
Delegate to your VA:
- Ordering gifts.
- Making reservations.
- Managing household schedules.
When life runs smoothly, you can focus more energy on your business.
The Bottom Line
Delegating isn’t about giving away control—it’s about reclaiming time and energy to focus on what matters most. By outsourcing these 10 key tasks, you’ll unlock growth, reduce burnout, and create space for innovation.
At Braystan, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs delegate smarter. Whether you need 10 hours a week or 40, our skilled team can step in and handle the details so you can lead with clarity.
Learn more about Braystan’s VA packages or contact us at hello@braystan.com
