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How to delegate online research
To delegate online research, write a brief with the question, why it matters, the sources to trust, and the format you want back, such as a one-page summary with links. Set a time box. Your assistant researches, cites every claim, flags gaps, and delivers the findings in a reusable template.
How to delegate online research, step by step
1. The SOP outline
- Restate the research question and success criteria back to you before starting.
- Search trusted sources first, then widen the search if needed.
- Capture findings with a link for every fact.
- Summarize the answer up top, then the details, then open questions.
- File the brief and findings in the research library.
2. Access and tools to set up
- Logins for paid databases or tools you use (for example, LinkedIn Sales Navigator or industry reports).
- A research brief template and a findings template.
- A shared research folder.
- Guidance on sources to avoid.
3. What good looks like
- You can act on the summary without reading every link.
- Every claim has a source you can check.
- Research arrives inside the time box, with gaps called out.
4. Weekly metrics to review
- Briefs delivered on time.
- Follow-up questions needed after delivery.
- Hours spent per brief versus the time box.
Mini SOP checklist
- Confirm the question and format
- Start with trusted sources
- Link every fact
- Lead with the answer
- Flag gaps and open questions
- File in the research library
Who to hire for online research
Research Assistant. A full-time Research Assistant from the Philippines is $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. Every hire works your hours, starts within 14 days, and begins with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or a refund.
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Related tasks to delegate
- How to delegate prospect research
To delegate prospect research, give your hire a one-page brief for each meeting or account: what you need to know and where to look.
- How to delegate competitor research
To delegate competitor research, list the competitors you care about and what to track: pricing, offers, messaging, content, ads, and reviews.
- How to delegate meeting notes and follow-ups
To delegate meeting notes and follow-ups, have your assistant join or record your calls, capture decisions and action items in one template, and send the recap within an hour.
Questions about delegating online research
What kinds of research can a virtual assistant do?
Vendor comparisons, market and competitor scans, event and speaker research, prospect lists, pricing checks, and background for meetings. Anything with a clear question and public or licensed sources works well.
How do I avoid vague research results?
Ask for a decision-ready answer: "Recommend one of these three tools and why," not "Look into tools." A clear question and output format do most of the work.
Who should I hire to handle online research?
A full-time Research Assistant. A full-time Research Assistant from the Philippines is $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. Every hire is a full-time professional based in the Philippines who works your hours, starts within 14 days, and begins with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or a refund.
Hand online research to a full-time hire
Rekruuto places full-time professionals from the Philippines who work your hours. Most roles are $1,800 a month; software developers and AI Implementation Specialists start from $2,500 a month. Candidates pass top 2% vetting, every hire starts within 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund.