Business Growth · 7 min read
The True Cost of Missed Calls for Small Businesses
Every unanswered call is a customer you'll never get back.
The Numbers
Small businesses miss 10-15 calls/week on average. 62% don't leave a voicemail — they call the next business. A plumber missing 8 calls/week at $500 average: $208,000/year lost. A dental practice missing 10 calls at $1,200 patient value: $12,000/week lost. Even a fraction converting means losses far exceed the cost of any solution.
When Calls Get Missed
Highest volume: lunch hours (11am-1pm), after 5pm, weekends and holidays. These are when callers are most motivated and ready to book. A business answering at 8pm Saturday has an enormous advantage.
The Voicemail Myth
80% won't leave a voicemail. Of those who do, only half get a callback within 24 hours. By then they've hired someone else.
Stop Losing Customers to Voicemail
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