If you run a local business, there’s a number you probably don’t track: the cost of every call you don’t answer.
Studies show that 80% of callers who reach voicemail do not leave a message. They hang up and call your competitor. For a plumber charging $200 per job, five missed calls a week is $1,000 in lost revenue — every week.
The Real Numbers
Let’s say your average customer is worth $350. If you miss just 3 calls a day — extremely common for small teams — that’s over $375,000 per year in potential revenue walking out the door. Even if only 30% would have booked, that’s still over $100,000 annually.
Why This Keeps Happening
It’s not that business owners don’t care. When you’re on a job, with a customer, or off the clock — the phone rings and nobody’s there. A full-time receptionist costs $35,000–$45,000/year. Traditional answering services just take a message.
The Fix: An AI Receptionist That Never Sleeps
HelloBiz AI’s Izzy answers every call — at 2am, on Sundays, during your busiest moments. She greets callers with your business name, books appointments, and sends you a summary of every call. Starting at $196/month — less than one missed job for most businesses.
Stop losing revenue to unanswered calls.