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Sly · 06-13-2013, 04:06 PM

I have a friend that runs a tree trimming company, it's a father and son set up. Most of the time, both the father and son are busy doing a job and cannot answer the telephone when it rings so callers get sent to voicemail. They would like a service that could answer the phone and take down basic details from the caller about their needs, this way the caller feels like they have been serviced.

I don't think Grasshopper or Hosted Numbers offer such a service. Any recommendations?

Jel · 06-13-2013, 04:19 PM

googling 'virtual office' should bring up what you're looking for

http://www.google.com/search?as_q=vi...=&as_rights =

Refine as required

Sly · 06-13-2013, 04:21 PM

Thanks, I was trying to think of what to search for. Personal recommendations would be great though, I would hate to refer a bad company.

Jel · 06-13-2013, 04:23 PM

no worries, and figured as much, but also figured it'd give you a starting point at least (even if you just end up giving them the link) should you get no personal rec's

SplatterMaster · 06-13-2013, 04:30 PM

Try to google answering service. That should give you good results. I can't recommend one as I've never used one. But doctor offices use them around here. Maybe ask your doctor

baddog · 06-13-2013, 04:47 PM

There are call centers and answering services that do that. Be sure to call them; 95% I tried did not even answer their own phones.

Sunny Day · 06-13-2013, 04:47 PM

Yellowpages.com almost every city of any size has answering services. Usually it's a flat fee + a charge for each call over a set number. They all answer 24x7x365

PhoneSexKing · 06-13-2013, 05:16 PM

Would phone sex workers do it? Might make you some extra scratch on the side as well.

Sly · 06-14-2013, 07:08 AM

Friday morning input?

pinkz · 06-14-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoneSexKing

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96ukssob · 06-14-2013, 07:30 AM

I used one a little while back but I can't remember the name. Most will cost you about $100 or so a month just for the basic plan.

A friend of mine uses one extensively for his business and works pretty great. I call and have to say "I'm returning a call for Anthony" otherwise she just takes a message.

http://www.mapcommunications.com has a free trial

06-13-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,291	Service that answers phone calls? I have a friend that runs a tree trimming company, it's a father and son set up. Most of the time, both the father and son are busy doing a job and cannot answer the telephone when it rings so callers get sent to voicemail. They would like a service that could answer the phone and take down basic details from the caller about their needs, this way the caller feels like they have been serviced. I don't think Grasshopper or Hosted Numbers offer such a service. Any recommendations? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

06-13-2013, 04:21 PM	#3
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,291	Thanks, I was trying to think of what to search for. Personal recommendations would be great though, I would hate to refer a bad company. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

06-13-2013, 04:47 PM	#7
Sunny Day Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,406	answering services in most major cities Yellowpages.com almost every city of any size has answering services. Usually it's a flat fee + a charge for each call over a set number. They all answer 24x7x365

06-14-2013, 07:08 AM	#9
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,291	Friday morning input? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

06-14-2013, 07:30 AM	#11
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	I used one a little while back but I can't remember the name. Most will cost you about $100 or so a month just for the basic plan. A friend of mine uses one extensively for his business and works pretty great. I call and have to say "I'm returning a call for Anthony" otherwise she just takes a message. http://www.mapcommunications.com has a free trial __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

06-13-2013, 04:19 PM	#2
Jel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,904	googling 'virtual office' should bring up what you're looking for http://www.google.com/search?as_q=vi...=&as_rights = Refine as required

06-13-2013, 04:23 PM	#4
Jel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,904	no worries, and figured as much, but also figured it'd give you a starting point at least (even if you just end up giving them the link) should you get no personal rec's

06-13-2013, 04:30 PM	#5
SplatterMaster Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cyberspace Posts: 790	Try to google answering service. That should give you good results. I can't recommend one as I've never used one. But doctor offices use them around here. Maybe ask your doctor

06-13-2013, 04:47 PM	#6
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	There are call centers and answering services that do that. Be sure to call them; 95% I tried did not even answer their own phones.

06-13-2013, 05:16 PM	#8
PhoneSexKing Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: a frozen wasteland Posts: 190	Would phone sex workers do it? Might make you some extra scratch on the side as well.