{"id":12503,"date":"2021-03-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=12503"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:31:11","slug":"virtual-receptionist-for-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/virtual-receptionist-for-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Receptionist Pricing &#8211; How much does a Virtual Receptionist cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how\"><strong>How Do I Get a Virtual Receptionist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#does\"><strong>How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\"><strong>Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:&nbsp;How much does a Virtual Receptionist cost?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:&nbsp;<\/strong>Virtual receptionist companies typically offer different plans.&nbsp;The cost&nbsp;varies based on the number of&nbsp;answering&nbsp;minutes your business needs.&nbsp;Prices range&nbsp;between&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/all-features\" target=\"_blank\">$125 for 50 minutes to $550+ for 500 minutes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02-whatis-Virtual-Recepcionist.png\" alt=\"What Is a Virtual Receptionist?  section\" class=\"wp-image-12747\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"What Is a Virtual Receptionist?  section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02-whatis-Virtual-Recepcionist.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02-whatis-Virtual-Recepcionist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02-whatis-Virtual-Recepcionist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02-whatis-Virtual-Recepcionist-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Virtual Receptionist?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/virtual-receptionist-answer-business-calls\/\" title=\"virtual receptionist\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">virtual receptionist<\/a> is a professional&nbsp;who&nbsp;performs the same tasks as any other receptionist, with the&nbsp;primary&nbsp;difference&nbsp;being&nbsp;they carry out their responsibilities in a remote manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the tasks virtual receptionists&nbsp;can&nbsp;carry out remotely include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answering incoming calls&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen calls&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forwarding or transferring calls&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making calls on behalf of clients&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Message taking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead capturing and qualifying&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer service (including answering FAQs and helping customers place orders).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-4dd77b9 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-4dd77b9-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-4dd77b9-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3>How to Get A FREE Live Receptionist<\/h3>\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Request Your Code Below and Get a <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FREE<\/span> <\/strong><br>Live Receptionist for 1 Month!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-fe19f06 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-fe19f06-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-fe19f06-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist.png\" alt=\"happy smiling live receptionist\" class=\"wp-image-36235\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/happy-smiling-live-receptionist-750x750.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-35eb9c6 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-35eb9c6-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-35eb9c6-content-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20748621,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"45ff5465-3f72-4c4b-b907-6a8af13e0d76\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1780610019000-3625717869\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1780610019000-3625717869\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03-who-Virtual-Recepcionist.jpg\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service? section\" class=\"wp-image-12748\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03-who-Virtual-Recepcionist.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03-who-Virtual-Recepcionist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03-who-Virtual-Recepcionist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03-who-Virtual-Recepcionist-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual receptionist services are commonly used by individuals and companies that do not have traditional offices, like entrepreneurs and SME owners that run a business from home; <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-thrive-as-a-mobile-business-owner\/\" title=\"mobile business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mobile business<\/a> owners, and agencies with&nbsp;a single employee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the clients and businesses that can benefit from a virtual receptionist service:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-6261590 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-6261590-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-6261590-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-17f2bd1 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-17f2bd1-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-d1ab678 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-d1ab678-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-6.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - online entrepreneurs - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12646\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - online entrepreneurs - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-6.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-6-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-5fdeca7 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-5fdeca7-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6eb856c ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Online entrepreneurs&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-333118e ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-333118e-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-2eb784b ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-2eb784b-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-4.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - ecommcerce website owners - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12647\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - ecommcerce website owners - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-4.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-9f6bf8b ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-9f6bf8b-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0f71bac ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">eCommerce website owners&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-d407bba ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-d407bba-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-bab35de ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-bab35de-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-5.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - real state agents - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12648\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - real state agents - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-5.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-5-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-01ed88c ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-01ed88c-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0e36adf ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Real estate agents&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-19b4566 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-19b4566-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-a5e7fab ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-a5e7fab-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-3.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - law firms with a single attorney - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12649\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  - law firms with a single attorney - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-3-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-cb8ce61 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-cb8ce61-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-594e703 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Law firms with a single attorney&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-a64d355 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-a64d355-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-0a72fea ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-0a72fea-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -fitness instructors - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12651\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -fitness instructors - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-53e0152 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-53e0152-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-ee44cef ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Fitness Instructors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-4a05564 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-4a05564-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-96b8561 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-96b8561-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -mobile auto mechanics - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12652\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -mobile auto mechanics - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-7b78fd7 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-7b78fd7-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-9375e71 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Mobile auto mechanics&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-ce6ac81 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-ce6ac81-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-ba18475 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-ba18475-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-3.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -home yoga studios- icon\" class=\"wp-image-12653\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -home yoga studios- icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-3-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-b5c4745 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-b5c4745-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-2359497 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Home yoga studios&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-d526e6c ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-d526e6c-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-4ec89ee ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-4ec89ee-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-3.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -food trucks- icon\" class=\"wp-image-12654\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -food trucks- icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-3-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-012b641 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-012b641-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-c0fdedb ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Food trucks<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-0b3be95 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-0b3be95-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-770bf50 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-770bf50-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-3.png\" alt=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -contractors- icon\" class=\"wp-image-12655\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Who Uses a Virtual Receptionist Service?  -contractors- icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-3-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-ac4ca18 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-ac4ca18-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-dcefaee ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Contractors (plumbers, electricians).&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04-how-works-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png\" alt=\"How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work? section\" class=\"wp-image-12749\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04-how-works-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04-how-works-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04-how-works-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04-how-works-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does\">How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual receptionist for a small company works&nbsp;as any other&nbsp;in-house&nbsp;receptionist for a&nbsp;large&nbsp;company would.&nbsp;When&nbsp;a business owner hires&nbsp;a virtual receptionist,&nbsp;their&nbsp;business number will be configured to forward all incoming calls to&nbsp;their&nbsp;assigned virtual receptionist.&nbsp;Here\u2019s how it typically works:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work? infographic\" class=\"wp-image-12751\" title=\"How Does a Virtual Receptionist Service Work? infographic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-scaled.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-124x300.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-424x1024.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-768x1856.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-636x1536.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-848x2048.jpg 848w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-750x1812.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Virtual-Recepcionist-infographics_Mesa-de-trabajo-1-1140x2754.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05-why-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png\" alt=\"Why Do I Need a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? section\" class=\"wp-image-12750\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"Why Do I Need a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05-why-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05-why-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05-why-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05-why-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why&nbsp;Do I Need a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote receptionists are popular among business owners that tend to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/work-from-home-policies\/\" title=\"work from home\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">work from home<\/a> for a variety of reasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost,&nbsp;home-based business owners&nbsp;typically&nbsp;don\u2019t want to use&nbsp;their home number or&nbsp;their personal mobile number for business purposes to protect&nbsp;their&nbsp;privacy and to avoid any type of situation where&nbsp;they&nbsp;might not answer the phone&nbsp;(if a client calls too early or too late);&nbsp;or answer it in an unprofessional manner\u2014like how&nbsp;one typically&nbsp;answers&nbsp;the phone when a friend is calling.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a separate number for business can also help&nbsp;business owners&nbsp;achieve and maintain some boundaries between&nbsp;their&nbsp;home life and&nbsp;their&nbsp;work life. This is quite challenging to do already as technology allows us to be \u201con\u201d 24\/7; but it becomes even more challenging when&nbsp;one is&nbsp;working from home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eCommerce and service-based businesses may benefit the most from having a virtual receptionist, as these types of businesses tend to have a high load of customer calls on a daily basis.&nbsp;Most of these customers require&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;either:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Placing an order&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solving an issue&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Returning an order&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figuring out how a product\/service works.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06-benefits-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png\" alt=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? section\" class=\"wp-image-12752\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06-benefits-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06-benefits-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06-benefits-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06-benefits-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home businesses, as well as small businesses, can greatly benefit from a virtual receptionist service. Here are some of the main advantages of a remote receptionist for SMEs and home-based businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Image&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-bd4542f ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-bd4542f-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-d76b7e4 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-d76b7e4-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-7.png\" alt=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - business image-icon\" class=\"wp-image-12657\" title=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - business image-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-7.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-7-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-fd1a3e4 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-fd1a3e4-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>A virtual receptionist can help home businesses appear more professional. By having a professional answering calls on behalf of&nbsp;your business, in a personalized manner, it&nbsp;can help create an image that&nbsp;your business is headquartered in a real office&nbsp;building, rather than a residential neighborhood in&nbsp;your town.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be valuable for businesses that are just starting or hoping to establish&nbsp;themselves in the market, as it can help build brand trust and credibility (more on this below).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Brand Trust and Credibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-58b85c7 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-58b85c7-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-af1f81f ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-af1f81f-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Clients and vendors are more likely to do business with you if they believe your company to be a well-established business. For some reason\u2014despite the fact that home-based businesses are as successful as their more traditional counterparts\u2014most people still prefer to do business with companies that are have a business address and a&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;business number.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-531b250 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-531b250-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-5.png\" alt=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - build credibility-icon\" class=\"wp-image-12658\" title=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - build credibility-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-5.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-5-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a virtual receptionist answer your business number can go a long way in building brand trust and credibility, as potential clients and vendors will&nbsp;view your business as a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/legitimate-business\/\" title=\"legitimate business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">legitimate business<\/a>.&nbsp;Many people have concerns about home-based businesses for fear that they may be scammed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customers Appreciate Talking to a Real Person instead of a Robot&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-f08f754 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-f08f754-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e1b8f39 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e1b8f39-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-6.png\" alt=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - customers appreciate talking to a real persona instead of a robot-icon\" class=\"wp-image-12659\" title=\"What Are Some Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for My Home Business? - customers appreciate talking to a real persona instead of a robot-icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-6.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-6-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-7d02f52 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-7d02f52-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Surveys have found that most customers prefer their customer service interactions to be with a real person instead of a robot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A PwC survey found that only 3% of U.S. consumers want their experiences to be as automated as possible. That same survey found that 71% of Americans would rather interact with a human than a chatbot or some other automated process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual receptionist can help improve&nbsp;your&nbsp;business\u2019&nbsp;customer service experience simply by answering the call.&nbsp;A virtual receptionist is more likely to effectively deal with an unhappy customer and solve their issue in less time than a robot, which can,&nbsp;in turn,&nbsp;improve&nbsp;your&nbsp;company\u2019s&nbsp;customer satisfaction rating,&nbsp;therefore increasing&nbsp;sales and revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer Loyalty and Increase Revenue&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look&nbsp;at the following statistics:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-923f920 ugb-columns--design-grid ugb-columns--columns-6 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-923f920-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-21e8f13 ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-21e8f13-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-01-1.png\" alt=\"68% of consumers say they would buy more from brands that put the service back in customer service. - statistic icon\" class=\"wp-image-12755\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"68% of consumers say they would buy more from brands that put the service back in customer service. - statistic icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-01-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-01-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-01-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-01-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-212aed7 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">68% of consumers say they would buy more from brands that put the service back in customer service. <br><br><strong>Oracle&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c2a4fba ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c2a4fba-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-02.png\" alt=\"Customers say they are more likely to try additional services or products from brands that provide superior customer experience. - statistic icon\" class=\"wp-image-12756\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Customers say they are more likely to try additional services or products from brands that provide superior customer experience. - statistic icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-02.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-02-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-02-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-02-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-4d910b9 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Customers say they are more likely to try additional services or products from brands that provide superior customer experience. <br><br><strong>PwC<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-04cb4ad ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-04cb4ad-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-03.png\" alt=\"Seven in 10 U.S. consumers say they\u2019ve spent more money to do business with a company that delivers great service. - statistic icon\" class=\"wp-image-12757\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Seven in 10 U.S. consumers say they\u2019ve spent more money to do business with a company that delivers great service. - statistic icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-03.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-03-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-03-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-03-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-f4faa76 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Seven in 10 U.S. consumers say they\u2019ve spent more money to do business with a company that delivers great service. <br><br><strong>Amex&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-5a2c29e ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-5a2c29e-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-04.png\" alt=\"US consumers say they\u2019re willing to spend 17 percent more to do business with companies that deliver excellent service. - statistic icon\n\ufeff\" class=\"wp-image-12758\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"US consumers say they\u2019re willing to spend 17 percent more to do business with companies that deliver excellent service. - statistic icon \ufeff\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-04.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-04-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-04-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-04-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-762ec72 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">US consumers say they\u2019re willing to spend 17 percent more to do business with companies that deliver excellent service. <br><br><strong>Amex<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-935bf2f ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-935bf2f-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-05.png\" alt=\"94% of consumers who give a company a \u201cvery good\u201d CX rating are likely to purchase more products or services from that company in the future. \nQualitrics \n\ufeff- statistic icon\" class=\"wp-image-12759\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"94% of consumers who give a company a \u201cvery good\u201d CX rating are likely to purchase more products or services from that company in the future.   Qualitrics  \ufeff- statistic icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-05.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-05-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-05-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-05-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-ccba56a ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">94% of consumers who give a company a \u201cvery good\u201d CX rating are likely to purchase more products or services from that company in the future. <br><br><strong>Qualitrics<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-52e4fb8 ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-52e4fb8-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-06-1.png\" alt=\"Customer experience drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty, outperforming brand and price combined. \nGartner - statistic icon\" class=\"wp-image-12760\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" title=\"Customer experience drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty, outperforming brand and price combined.   Gartner - statistic icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-06-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-06-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-06-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Statistics-06-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6e218e7 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Customer experience drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty, outperforming brand and price combined. <br><br><strong>Gartner&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual receptionist can help small businesses deliver a satisfactory and excellent customer service experience. This will drive brand loyalty, but it can also increase revenue as these customers are more&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to be repeat customers and more likely to try new products or services that your business offers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead Capturing and Qualifying&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-df4fa2c ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-df4fa2c-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-2fe0bdc ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-2fe0bdc-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Virtual receptionists can be trained to help your small business generate new customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-6e7de34 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-6e7de34-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-7.png\" alt=\"lead capturing and qualifying icon\" class=\"wp-image-12661\" title=\"lead capturing and qualifying icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-7.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-7-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual receptionists can recognize when a caller intends to make a purchase or not; when a potential lead reaches out to your business virtual receptionists can help nurture the&nbsp;lead&nbsp;by providing information about your&nbsp;business,&nbsp;your&nbsp;products or services, or through&nbsp;scripted&nbsp;calls to action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a virtual receptionist service,&nbsp;business owners&nbsp;can also provide receptionists with a script that they can follow when interacting with clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scripts can help virtual receptionists personalize interactions, which can help maximize sales&nbsp;potential&nbsp;and drive business revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scripts tend to ask questions that help with lead qualifying,&nbsp;including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where a client is located&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are a potential client\u2019s&nbsp;needs?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of products or services they are interested in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating virtual receptionist companies, keep in mind that virtual receptionist costs include trained professionals that can improve your business sales and profit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Receptionists Can Work with CRM Software&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-ad14986 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-ad14986-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e976284 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e976284-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-5.png\" alt=\"Virtual Receptionists Can Work with CRM Software - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12662\" title=\"Virtual Receptionists Can Work with CRM Software - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-5.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-5-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c112d8a ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c112d8a-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Remote receptionists are trained to work with various types of CRM software. This means that a virtual receptionist can input new customers\u2019 information into your CRM software of choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This virtual receptionist software can take a real load off&nbsp;business owners\u2019 shoulders when they\u2019re running a home business by themselves.&nbsp;More importantly, it can help improve your&nbsp;company\u2019s&nbsp;marketing efforts by providing valuable data about your customers\u2019 preferences and needs.&nbsp;Targeted marketing campaigns are more likely to result in qualified leads and actual sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convenience&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-b6c2463 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-b6c2463-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-b07cc95 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-b07cc95-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>If we\u2019re being honest, virtual receptionist can be a lifesaver for business owners&nbsp;who&nbsp;are constantly running around and wearing different hats (this is especially true for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs that don\u2019t yet have the cashflow to hire full-time&nbsp;staff).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-db5c405 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-db5c405-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-4.png\" alt=\"convenience - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12663\" title=\"convenience - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-4.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If, for example,&nbsp;you\u2019re a mobile business owner,&nbsp;you&nbsp;likely don\u2019t have time to answer the phone, especially if&nbsp;you&nbsp;are in a customer-facing positing (like food truck owners that act as the main cook). This can also be true for business owners that are trying to build a lasting relationship with vendors and partners; if&nbsp;you&nbsp;are constantly stuck in meetings,&nbsp;you&nbsp;are less likely to be able to answer&nbsp;your phone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where virtual receptionists come in handy\u2014they can answer calls\u00a0on your behalf, take messages for\u00a0you, and if necessary, they can transfer the call to\u00a0you.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/live-receptionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virtual receptionists<\/a> can also handle\u00a0your agenda and book meetings and appointments for\u00a0you; meaning that\u00a0you\u00a0won\u2019t miss any important meetings and won\u2019t find\u00a0yourself in a position where\u00a0you\u00a0have double-booked a time slot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Management&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-25474f8 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-25474f8-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-5bfab58 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-5bfab58-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-4.png\" alt=\"time management - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12664\" title=\"time management - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-4.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-3e08692 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-3e08692-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Time is the most valuable&nbsp;resource;&nbsp;this is especially true&nbsp;when&nbsp;it&nbsp;comes&nbsp;to&nbsp;business owners.&nbsp;When you\u2019re running your own company, one of the greatest advantages is being your own boss and managing your time as best as it suits you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re constantly answering calls, you miss valuable time that you could otherwise be spending with your loved ones or engaging in more high-value activities, like creating a strategy to grow your business or learning a new skill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Money&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-958c1ca ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-958c1ca-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-1800cd5 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-1800cd5-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Compared with a full-time in-house receptionist, virtual receptionist pricing is much more affordable. Small businesses and entrepreneurs can save significant amounts of money by hiring a virtual receptionist, money that they can invest in other areas of business, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-998a7b6 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-998a7b6-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-4.png\" alt=\"save money - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12665\" title=\"save money - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-4.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/9-4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marketing campaigns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Necessary software&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ad campaigns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the long run, these savings can help business owners grow their businesses and generate more profits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Set Up&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-7ed07c5 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-7ed07c5-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-f083029 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-f083029-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-1.png\" alt=\"easy set up - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12666\" title=\"easy set up - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-1.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-79fd24a ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-79fd24a-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p>Hiring a trained virtual receptionist service is easier than hiring an in-house, full-time receptionist. The process is as simple as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picking a plan&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submitting payment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing a short&nbsp;paragraph about&nbsp;your company&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proving your business address + time zone&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing your availability (for scheduling appointments)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stating your preferences for calls (take a message, screen, forward, transfer to voice mail).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Business owners don\u2019t need to spend any time or resources&nbsp;in interviewing candidates or training and onboarding a new hire.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-how-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png\" alt=\"How Do I Get a Virtual Receptionist? section\" class=\"wp-image-12753\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"How Do I Get a Virtual Receptionist? section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-how-Virtual-Recepcionist-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-how-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-how-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-how-Virtual-Recepcionist-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How Do I Get a Virtual Receptionist?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various virtual receptionist companies to choose from; however, it\u2019s important that business owners carefully examine each provider to make sure that they are picking the best option&nbsp;available.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alliance Virtual Offices provides a range of services for home business owners, including virtual receptionist services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-2ff01fe ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-2ff01fe-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-2ff01fe-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-02227bc ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Alliance Virtual Offices\u2019 live receptionists are trained to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-168172c ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-168172c-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-168172c-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-9dfdd67 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-9dfdd67-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-0567fa5 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-0567fa5-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-10.png\" alt=\"Customize their answering script based on your business needs - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12697\" title=\"Customize their answering script based on your business needs - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-10.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-10-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-a3bcaa9 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-a3bcaa9-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6fe9c1f ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Customize their answering script based on your business needs&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-ec0e555 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-ec0e555-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-3eaa5a0 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-3eaa5a0-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-8.png\" alt=\"Schedule appointments - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12698\" title=\"Schedule appointments - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-8.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-8-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-b97ac38 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-b97ac38-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-8f27f59 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Schedule&nbsp;appointments&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-86d7cf4 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-86d7cf4-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-1e86fd6 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-1e86fd6-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-10.png\" alt=\"Screen calls - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12699\" title=\"Screen calls - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-10.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-10-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-185eb5e ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-185eb5e-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-1b0cc3d ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Screen calls&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-71a63ed ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-71a63ed-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-4338ad3 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-4338ad3-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-7.png\" alt=\"Take messages - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12700\" title=\"Take messages - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-7.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-7-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-c4ed823 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-c4ed823-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-d2c0508 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Take messages&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-98a871c ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-98a871c-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-5fe5bb6 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-5fe5bb6-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-10.png\" alt=\"Forward calls - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-10.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-10-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-aa6f7fc ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-aa6f7fc-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-53e4d00 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Forward calls&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-4b25dd4 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-4b25dd4-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-3908a81 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-3908a81-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-8.png\" alt=\"record calls - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12702\" title=\"record calls - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-8.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-8-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-7b34141 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-7b34141-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-9b09050 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Record calls<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-ead1b55 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-ead1b55-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-7791a07 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-7791a07-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-7.png\" alt=\"Answer customer queries - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12703\" title=\"Answer customer queries - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-7.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-7-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-7b6453f ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-7b6453f-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-3134899 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Answer customer queries&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-fef8967 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-fef8967-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-a01482a ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-a01482a-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-7.png\" alt=\"Help with customer order and order fulfillment. - icon\" class=\"wp-image-12704\" title=\"Help with customer order and order fulfillment. - icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-7.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/8-7-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-bd09288 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-bd09288-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6ba6f21 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Help with customer order and order fulfillment.&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alliance Virtual Offices also offers a wide range of business plans, all of which provide access to a control panel that enables business owners:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Control the screening process&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control how clients are greeted&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control which calls are forward&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View customer data that is gathered by virtual receptionists.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic plan offered by Alliance Virtual Offices <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/live-receptionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">costs just $125 a month<\/a>, and it provides business owners with 50 minutes of live answering service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-Further-Reading-1-FOTO.png\" alt=\"Conclusion and Further Reading - section\" class=\"wp-image-12446\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\" title=\"Conclusion and Further Reading - section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-Further-Reading-1-FOTO.png 500w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-Further-Reading-1-FOTO-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-Further-Reading-1-FOTO-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07-Further-Reading-1-FOTO-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion&nbsp;and Further Reading <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual receptionists are a valuable business tool for small business owners and home-based businesses. 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