{"id":1858,"date":"2023-05-24T00:29:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T00:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneansweringservices.com.au\/staging\/?page_id=1858"},"modified":"2026-08-05T00:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:22:39","slug":"virtual-receptionist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phoneansweringservices.com.au\/staging\/virtual-receptionist\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Receptionist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n \/<\/span>What is a virtual receptionist\r\n service?\r\n <\/h2>\r\n

\r\n Our virtual receptionist service is a bespoke answering service that\r\n goes beyond simple message taking and phone answering.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Offering the same benefits and serving a similar role as an in-house\r\n receptionist, trained operators answer in your business name, as\r\n well as handle basic tasks and queries. Among the service requests\r\n attended to by virtual receptionists include managing bookings,\r\n scheduling appointments, and transferring calls – all with the\r\n flexibility of 24\/7 remote support. With calls answered and handled\r\n professionally from start to finish, your customers are always\r\n assured of excellent service.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n \/<\/span>Why get a virtual receptionist\r\n service?\r\n <\/h2>\r\n

\r\n No matter the size or nature of your business, having solid\r\n organisational and administrative support is key to your success.\r\n Whether you\u2019re loaded with appointment requests or customer service\r\n enquiries, a virtual receptionist service immediately improves your\r\n company\u2019s ability to manage incoming calls and allows you to focus\r\n on more essential business functions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Apart from streamlining admin processes, a virtual receptionist\r\n service also provides a great cost-effective alternative to\r\n full-time front desk staff. Your business only pays for the service\r\n when you need it, such as when a call comes through or when\r\n confirming a client meeting.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n In addition, virtual receptionists are adaptable to your business\r\n needs and are well-trained to follow specific response instructions,\r\n ensuring that efficiency and professionalism are never compromised.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n See our Virtual Receptionist plan<\/span><\/a\r\n >\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n \/<\/span>How does a virtual receptionist service\r\n work?\r\n <\/h2>\r\n
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\r\n Calls from your 1300, 1800, or 13 numbers, landlines, VoIP, or mobile\r\n phones are redirected to our virtual receptionist centre\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \"Image\"\r\n\r\n <\/picture>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n A professional Australian-based operator answers in your business\r\n name, and responds according to your caller\u2019s concerns\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \"Image\"\r\n\r\n <\/picture>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n The virtual receptionist resolves basic queries about your business,\r\n manages bookings and schedules appointments, while following custom\r\n scripts or responses that help personalise the call experience\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \"Image\"\r\n\r\n <\/picture>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n He or she plots any appointments, orders, and reservations onto your\r\n calendar, and informs you right away to help you manage your schedule\r\n ahead of time\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \"Image\"\r\n\r\n <\/picture>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n For other tasks that might be more complex or sensitive, our live\r\n operators can transfer calls and direct them to the appropriate\r\n department, or forward messages to you directly\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \"Image\"\r\n\r\n <\/picture>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n \/<\/span>How much does a virtual\r\n receptionist service cost?\r\n <\/h2>\r\n

\r\n A virtual receptionist service is charged based on either its setup\r\n or usage.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Setup covers the preparation and training phone operators undergo to\r\n capably answer according to your instructions. There is a $150\r\n once-off setup fee upon starting your service, which can vary up to\r\n $500 depending on complexity. Additional fees apply for\r\n modifications to your call handling script or procedures.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n As for usage, you\u2019re charged based on minutes spent handling calls,\r\n rather than the number of calls received. Call minutes and excess\r\n call rates are charged at 30-second intervals.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Billing is time-based, so you only pay when operators are handling\r\n your calls. This can also be limited to overflow calls, after-hours\r\n calls, or weekends and holidays. A great alternative to their\r\n in-house counterparts, a virtual receptionist comes at a fraction of\r\n the cost, since you pay only for the service you need, when you need\r\n it.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n See our Virtual Receptionist plans<\/span><\/a\r\n >\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n \/<\/span>What are the features of a\r\n virtual receptionist service?\r\n <\/h2>\r\n

\r\n Featuring multiple ways to respond and a unique call handling\r\n experience, our virtual receptionist service helps you make the most\r\n out of each conversation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n On top of taking messages and transferring calls, professional\r\n Australian operators are trained to answer enquiries or book\r\n appointments based on your business guidelines. Our virtual\r\n receptionists plot these appointments, orders, and reservations onto\r\n your calendar and inform you straight away, allowing you to manage\r\n your schedule ahead of time.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n You can also create custom scripts, responses, web forms, or add\r\n more questions to personalise the live answering process at each\r\n stage. With each call, our virtual receptionists are ready to\r\n provide well-informed, professional responses, that create a lasting\r\n impression for your customers.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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