Katie
Melbourne, VIC · Solution

Overflow call answering in Melbourne.

For Melbourne businesses with multi-line operations, busy clinics, or trades handling a heavy daytime load, the cost of a missed call is significant. When your team is already assisting a client, subsequent calls often divert to voicemail, and most callers won't ring back. This means lost opportunities and revenue walking out the door. Our AI voice receptionist, Katie, ensures every incoming call is answered professionally, even when your lines are busy, capturing vital information and never letting a potential client slip away due to an engaged tone.

The local problem

How Melbourne businesses use Katie for overflow call answering.

Melbourne's unique challenges mean overflow calls are more critical than ever. During the winter months, emergency heating, plumbing, and roofing requests surge across suburbs from Frankston to Doncaster, often outside regular office hours. With Melbourne's high small-business density, competition for these urgent calls is fierce. If a client in Footscray or Box Hill can't reach you instantly, they'll simply call the next business on their list. Katie provides that immediate, professional touch, ensuring you capture leads from Richmond, St Kilda, and Werribee, even when your team is stretched.

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A Melbourne scenario

Imagine your busy dental clinic in Dandenong. Both receptionists are on the phone, and a new patient calls. Instead of hitting voicemail, the call is seamlessly forwarded to Katie. She professionally greets them, confirms they're looking to book an appointment, and collects their name and preferred time, informing them you'll confirm via SMS within the hour. That's a booking secured, not a missed opportunity.

What you get

How Katie closes the loop.

  • Conditional forwarding catches every busy-line call automatically
  • Reduces the load on existing reception staff
  • Captures the lead before they call your competitor

Pricing

Less than the cost of one missed job.

Starter

Solo operators and small trades.

$149/mo AUD
  • 1 voice assistant
  • Up to 200 minutes/mo
  • Lead capture + transcript
  • Email lead notifications
  • 1 outbound webhook integration
Most popular
Business

Service businesses with multiple trucks or staff.

$379/mo AUD
  • 3 voice assistants
  • Up to 800 minutes/mo
  • Custom voice + system prompt
  • QuoteMate / Jobber / HubSpot push
  • Call recording + summary
  • Priority email support
Scale

Multi-location, franchises, white-label.

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  • Unlimited assistants
  • Volume pricing
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated number pool
  • SLA + onboarding

FAQ

Overflow call answering in Melbourne: common questions

How does Katie know what to say to my Melbourne customers?+

Katie is configured with a script tailored to your business, ensuring she provides accurate information and asks the right questions. We work with you to define exactly how she interacts with callers, so she sounds like a natural extension of your Melbourne team, handling common enquiries and directing complex ones.

Can Katie really capture new bookings or lead details effectively?+

Absolutely. Katie is designed to capture essential information like names, contact details, and the nature of the enquiry or booking request. She then relays this information to your team instantly via email or SMS, allowing you to follow up promptly and secure the lead without manual intervention during busy periods.

Is it complicated to set up overflow call answering for my business?+

Not at all. Setting up Katie for overflow calls is straightforward. We integrate seamlessly with your existing phone system. There's no need for new hardware or extensive IT knowledge. We handle the technical aspects, getting your Melbourne business up and running quickly so you can start capturing every call.

What happens if a caller has a very specific or unusual question for Katie?+

Katie is trained to handle common scenarios efficiently. For highly specific or complex enquiries that fall outside her programmed responses, she is set up to gather the caller's details and a brief message, explaining that a team member will return their call shortly. This ensures no caller is left without a response.

Hear it before you switch your line over.

Talk to Katie above. Then book a 20-minute setup call to wire her into your 03 number.

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