{"id":4404,"date":"2017-06-15T13:33:02","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=4404"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:38:28","slug":"how-to-set-up-your-live-receptionist-service-with-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-set-up-your-live-receptionist-service-with-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your Live Receptionist Service with Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-live-receptionist-does-for-your-business\" title=\"\">What a Live Receptionist Does for Your Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#setup-and-manage-live-answering-service\" title=\"\">How to Set Up and Manage Your Live Answering Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#example-answers-setup-questions\" title=\"\">Example Answers for Setup Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How do I set up a Live Receptionist service for my small business?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Tell your provider how to greet callers, share your business hours, voicemail message, call handling preferences, and appointment categories. Add an online calendar to sync bookings, then manage everything from your account control panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alliance Virtual&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/live-receptionist\" title=\"Live Receptionist service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Receptionist service<\/a> helps small business owners raise their service standards, build stronger client relationships, and grow without taking on the cost of a full-time hire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a professional, full-time receptionist service at a fraction of the cost of a permanent employee. Our friendly, experienced receptionists work in small teams and get to know you, your business, and your callers, becoming an extension of your team and building loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-live-receptionist-does-for-your-business\"><strong>What a Live Receptionist Does for Your Business<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Live Receptionist service is designed to support the way small businesses actually work. Here is how it helps day to day:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save time:<\/strong> No more distractions. Whether it is your mom calling or your next big client, let our receptionists do the talking while you get on with running your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut spam and distractions:<\/strong> Every caller is received in a friendly manner, even nuisance callers. We filter calls, take messages, and screen you from cold callers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve customer service:<\/strong> We greet your callers professionally and in a personalized manner. Simply tell us what to say and we will do the rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automate voicemail:<\/strong> From voicemail, get an auto-transcription sent straight to your cell phone by text or by email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a great number:<\/strong> Pick a local or toll-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-phone-number\" title=\"virtual phone number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual phone number<\/a> and get stacks of inclusive features, including extension numbers and caller menus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule appointments:<\/strong> Our receptionists are happy to schedule meetings and appointments on your behalf, straight into your calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage your account easily:<\/strong> Log in to your private control panel and update your receptionist preferences, including call greetings, menus, voicemail settings, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;A Live Receptionist gives your small business the call coverage and professionalism of a full-time hire without the overhead.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The way our receptionists answer calls on behalf of your company is based entirely on the information you provide, so the more detail you share during setup, the better the caller experience.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"setup-and-manage-live-answering-service\"><strong>How to Set Up and Manage Your Live Answering Service<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we start answering the phone for your clients and callers, we need to know how you want us to handle specific calls. We also need to learn a little about your business so we can personalize each call experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have already signed up for our Live Receptionist service, you can familiarize yourself with the setup process by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/login\" title=\"visiting your online account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting your online account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEXT STEPS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/what-is-a-live-receptionist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What Is a Live Receptionist? How It Works and Why Small Businesses Use One\">What Is a Live Receptionist? How it works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Setup Questions We Ask<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Live Receptionist setup, we walk you through a short questionnaire so we can match your call handling to how your business actually operates:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell us about your business in one short paragraph. This lets our receptionists describe your business to callers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your business address?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your time zone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What hours are you available for appointments?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a call has been answered, should the receptionist take a message and email it to you, screen the call (and if you are unavailable, take a message or transfer to voicemail), or transfer the call to system voicemail?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For after-hours calls, do you prefer calls forwarded to your cell phone, or sent to the system voicemail?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would you like your voicemail to say?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which service categories can our receptionists book appointments for? Examples: training, initial consultation, therapy. Tell us how long each one lasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there others in your company we can set appointments for? If so, list them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have an online calendar (Google, Outlook, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, iCloud) you want to integrate with our booking system? This lets us reserve bookings only when you have availability, in sync with your calendar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 fetchpriority=\"high\" 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-1782622721000-5371543066\",\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-1782622721000-5371543066\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-answers-setup-questions\"><strong>Example Answers for Setup Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the setup questions are straightforward. To give you an idea of the detail we need, here are a few sample answers you can use as a model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tell Us About Your Business in One Short Paragraph<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABC Consulting is a Manhattan recruitment agency specializing in technology. We help our clients find and recruit skilled personnel across New York for specific IT roles, from IT Project Managers and Personal Assistants to Software Engineers and Systems Architects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DigiMark is a digital marketing specialist. We work with small businesses to create websites, attract new customers online, build branding, maintain social media activity, and improve SEO for any market, anywhere in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are a California-based leadership and management training company. We work with large organizations to train and develop their management teams, covering a wide range of skills including effective leadership and employee engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Would You Like Your Voicemail to Say?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Please leave your name, contact details, and a brief message after the tone, and one of our team members will return your call as soon as possible. You can also visit our website at www.companyname.com or send an email to hello@companyname.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our business hours are 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Please leave a short message with your name and contact details after the tone and we will return your call as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you for calling [Company Name]. All of our representatives are currently busy serving other customers, but we will return your call as soon as possible. Please leave your name, contact details, and a brief message after the tone. Thank you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Our Receptionists Represent Your Brand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our receptionists become the front line of your business and represent your brand in several ways. Their day-to-day involvement usually includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcoming every caller in your company name and using your preferred style of greeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering background information about your company if asked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing basic details such as your head office location and team whereabouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussing your availability so we can schedule bookings on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the key pieces of information our receptionists really need. Without them, their ability to offer great service to your callers is limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about your Live Receptionist setup, contact an Alliance Customer Service Representative at <a href=\"mailto:support@alliancevirtualoffices.com\" title=\"support@alliancevirtualoffices.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support@alliancevirtualoffices.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-configured Live Receptionist is one of the highest-leverage investments a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/virtual-receptionist-for-small-business\/\" title=\"small business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small business<\/a> can make. Take the time to fill in the setup details properly, and every call your business receives will sound exactly like the business you want to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/comprehensive-benefits-of-virtual-receptionist\/\" title=\"The Comprehensive Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for Small Businesses\">The Comprehensive Benefits of a Virtual Receptionist for Small Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-much-virtual-receptionist-cost\/\" title=\"How Much Does a Virtual Receptionist Cost?\">How Much Does a Virtual Receptionist Cost?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/virtual-receptionist-business-phone-number\/\" title=\"Time is Money: The ROI of Using a Virtual Receptionist Business Phone Number\">Time is Money: The ROI of Using a Virtual Receptionist Business Phone Number<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.ugb-4dd77b9.ugb-container{background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)}.ugb-4dd77b9{padding:0 !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-4dd77b9.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-4dd77b9 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important}}.ugb-fe19f06-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important;align-items:flex-end !important}.ugb-fe19f06-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-fe19f06.ugb-container{justify-content:flex-end;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)}.ugb-fe19f06{padding:0 !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-fe19f06-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:50% !important}.ugb-fe19f06.ugb-container{margin-top:-165px !important}}.ugb-35eb9c6-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important;align-items:flex-start !important}.ugb-35eb9c6-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-35eb9c6.ugb-container{min-height:0px;align-items:flex-start;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-35eb9c6-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:50% !important}.ugb-35eb9c6.ugb-container{margin-top:-300px !important;margin-bottom:-100px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-left:35px !important}}@media screen and (-ms-high-contrast:active),screen and (-ms-high-contrast:none){.ugb-35eb9c6.ugb-container{height:0px}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-35eb9c6 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q: How do I set up a Live Receptionist service for my small business?&nbsp; A: Tell your provider how to greet callers, share your business hours, voicemail message, call handling preferences, and appointment categories. 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