Answering Service ROI Calculator
What missed calls cost, and whether a 24/7 service pays for itself.
How this number is built
Doing it by hand
Step 1
Measure the real missed-call rate from your phone system, not from impression.
Step 2
Include after-hours and weekend calls, which are where most services earn their fee.
Step 3
Use the value of a converted client, not the value of a call.
Step 4
Discount the conversion rate for calls handled by an outside agent — it is rarely identical.
Step 5
Compare the break-even client count against your actual monthly intake.
What people ask next
Do callers notice an outside service?
A well-briefed service using your scripts is usually indistinguishable. A poorly briefed one is obvious and can cost more than the missed call would have.
What about voicemail instead?
Voicemail converts far worse than a live answer for urgent services. That gap is the entire business case for the service.
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