Did you know that the key to setting employees up for success lies in the pre-onboarding process, which begins well before their first shift on their first day? It's about laying the groundwork to ensure they start in a way that allows them to progress through the company, providing them with all the tools and resources they need to get settled before they even begin work.

Business owners and managers are often guilty of taking on too many tasks at once in order to keep their operations running smoothly. It can be daunting to give up control, but passing simple duties to a virtual assistant (VA) can allow you to dedicate more time to growing your business. Here are three tasks you could outsource to a VA.