AI Receptionist

Never miss another business call.

AI receptionists answer calls, qualify enquiries, answer common questions and book appointments 24 hours a day.

The problem

Sound familiar?

Most of the businesses we speak to are losing work for the same handful of reasons. None of them are about effort. They are about cover.

Calls going unanswered

Every missed call is a potential customer ringing your competitor instead.

Calls outside business hours

Evenings and weekends are when a lot of people actually have time to ring you.

Staff interrupted constantly

Phones ringing in the background pull people away from billable, paid work.

Enquiries falling through the cracks

Voicemails, sticky notes and half taken messages rarely turn into bookings.

Cost of reception cover

Recruiting, training and covering holidays for a receptionist adds up quickly.

What is an AI receptionist?

A real conversation, not a phone menu.

An AI receptionist answers your incoming calls using natural spoken conversation. Your customer just talks normally. There are no menus to press, no holding music and no scripts to read out.

Underneath, the AI is trained on your business so it knows what you offer, your prices, your opening hours and the questions people usually ask.

It can handle
  • Answer common questions
  • Book appointments
  • Transfer calls to the right person
  • Take messages
  • Qualify enquiries before they reach your team
  • Capture customer details accurately
Comparison

What is the best way to handle your business calls?

Every business is different. The right solution depends on call volumes, budget and the level of support your customers need.

OptionTraditional answerphoneReceptionistAI receptionist
AvailabilityOffice hours onlyOffice hours only24 hours a day
Answers customer questionsNoYesYes
Books appointmentsNoYesYes
Call transferNoYesYes
Captures lead informationLimitedYesYes
Scales with business growthNoLimitedYes
Monthly costLowHighModerate

Many businesses are choosing a hybrid approach

An AI receptionist does not necessarily replace your staff. In fact, many of the businesses we work with use it as a support tool rather than a replacement.

A common setup is to let the AI handle calls outside office hours, answer routine questions and capture new enquiries, while your team picks up the more complex or sensitive conversations during the day.

This means your customers get a quick response whenever they call, and your staff can focus their time on the people who really need personal attention. You are not paying for extra cover you do not need, and you are not losing enquiries when the office is closed.

Not sure which option is right for your business?

We will talk through your call volumes, your budget and what your customers expect, then recommend a setup that makes sense for you.

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How it works

From ringing phone to logged enquiry.

01

Customer calls

Your business number rings as normal.

02

AI receptionist answers

A friendly voice picks up straight away, every time.

03

Answers or collects info

It handles the question or asks the right follow ups.

04

Books or transfers

It books the appointment or puts the caller through to the right person.

05

Sent to your team

A clear summary lands in your inbox, CRM or booking system.

Benefits

What you actually get out of it.

Available 24/7

Every call answered, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

No missed opportunities

Enquiries get captured the moment they happen, not the next morning.

Faster response times

Callers get straight answers without waiting in a queue.

Consistent customer experience

The same warm, accurate greeting on every call, no off days.

Less admin for your team

Routine questions and booking changes stop landing on your front desk.

Works alongside your staff

Use it for overflow, out of hours, or full reception cover.

Scales with you

Handle ten calls or a hundred at once without hiring.

Where it fits

Industries we work with.

01

Salons

Bookings, rescheduling and price questions while your team is with clients.

02

Dental practices

New patient enquiries, appointment changes and routine queries.

03

Solicitors

Out of hours intake, triage and conflict checking basics.

04

Trades

Quote requests captured properly while you are on the tools.

05

Estate agents

Viewings, valuations and vendor questions, day or night.

06

Healthcare providers

Appointment booking, repeat queries and signposting.

07

Professional services

Qualify enquiries before they reach a fee earner.

08

Contact centres

Overflow and after hours cover without extra headcount.

Integration

Works with the tools you already use.

You do not need to rip anything out. An AI receptionist sits alongside your existing setup and talks to the systems your team already lives in. We handle the connections during setup so calls, bookings and customer records all stay in sync.

  • Existing phone systems
  • Calendars such as Google and Outlook
  • CRM platforms
  • Online booking systems
  • Contact centre software
Why Novello

We help you pick the right one, not just sell one.

There are a lot of AI voice products on the market and they are not all built the same. Our job is to match you with the one that fits your business, then make sure it actually works in practice.

Independent advice

We are not tied to one platform. We recommend what suits your business.

Supplier comparison

We shortlist the right options and explain the trade offs in plain English.

Setup support

Scripts, voice, knowledge base and call flows configured properly from day one.

Implementation management

We handle the rollout, the testing and the cut over with your team.

Ongoing support

We tune the agent as it learns and stay on the end of the phone after go live.

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Will customers know they are speaking to AI?+

Most callers do not notice. The voice is natural and the conversation flows like a normal phone call. If a caller asks directly, the agent can be set up to confirm it is an AI assistant. That is your choice.

Can it transfer calls to a real person?+

Yes. You decide which calls get transferred and to whom. The agent can route by department, person, or based on what the caller says they need.

Can it book appointments?+

Yes. It connects to your calendar or booking system and books straight in, with confirmation sent to the caller and a record landing on your side.

Does it work outside office hours?+

That is one of the main reasons businesses set one up. It runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no extra cost for evenings or weekends.

Can it integrate with my CRM?+

Most of the common UK CRMs are supported, including HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics. We confirm compatibility during the review.

How much does it cost?+

Pricing depends on call volume and the integrations you need, but most small and medium businesses spend a lot less than a part time receptionist. We give you a clear monthly figure before you commit to anything.

Next step

Curious about how an AI receptionist could work in your business?

We will show you what is possible and help you decide whether it is the right fit.