The problem
Small teams miss calls, DMs and web enquiries out of hours, losing leads and frustrating customers.
The opportunity: AI front desk for missed enquiries
Who it helps
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Salons
- Clinics
- Trades
- Estate agents
What the research says
McKinsey & Company
The next frontier of customer engagement: AI-enabled customer service (2023)
This opportunity follows directly from the theme of the report.
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The solution
An AI agent that answers FAQs and books or captures leads across WhatsApp, web chat and email, handing off to staff when needed.
How it is implemented
- 01Map the top 20 enquiry types
- 02Connect channels
- 03Configure the agent with business knowledge and handoff rules
- 04Pilot for 2 weeks
- 05Review transcripts weekly
What it needs
- LLM API
- WhatsApp Business or web-chat integration
- Knowledge base
- Handoff workflow
- Owner sign-off on tone
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