Move Over Garlic Bread, the AI Receptionist Has Arrived (And She’s From Warwickshire, UK)

Move Over Garlic Bread, the AI Receptionist Has Arrived (And She’s From Warwickshire, UK)

Let’s just get this out of the way: AI receptionists are better than garlic bread. Yep, we said it. Controversial? Maybe. True? 100%. And we’re not just saying that because we’re based in Warwickshire, UK, and might be ever so slightly biased.

We’ve been quietly (okay, not that quietly) working on something pretty special here at JVR Virtual Receptionist. After years of answering phones, supporting small businesses, and being the friendly voice on the end of the line — we decided it was time to add a new member to the team.

Say hello to Jessica, our AI receptionist. 🤖✨

Now before you imagine a robot in a headset spinning around in a chair, Jessica’s not like that. She doesn’t beep, she doesn’t boop, and she definitely doesn’t malfunction when Mercury’s in retrograde. She’s clever, she’s kind, and she was built with one goal in mind: to make your life easier.

So What Is an AI Receptionist, Anyway?

In a nutshell, it’s like having a super-efficient team member who never needs a coffee break, never forgets a name, and doesn’t get flustered by tricky customers. (And let’s be honest, we’ve all had a few of those.)

Jessica, our AI receptionist, is totally bespoke to your business. Whether you’re a local builder, a hairdresser, a solicitor, or someone who sells rare tropical plants from your shed — Jessica can be trained to speak fluently about what you do, how you do it, and when you’re available to do it.

She can:

• Take calls 📞

• Book appointments 📅

• Answer FAQs ❓

• Chat with customers 💬

• Offer empathy ❤️ (Yes, even robots can do that now — wild, right?)

• And generally make you look like you’ve got a whole team behind you, even if it’s just you and a very enthusiastic Labrador.

“But I Like Talking to Real People…”

Totally fair. We love real people too. In fact, we are real people — Hayley and Jo, reporting for duty. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

But here’s the thing: real people can’t always be available 24/7. Real people sometimes need sleep. Or snacks. Or to hide in the loo just to get a minute of peace (no judgment).

Jessica doesn’t.

She’s always on, always polite, and never has to put someone on hold because she’s elbow-deep in a lasagna.

And the best part? She costs a fraction of what a full-time receptionist would. No pension. No annual leave. No “I’ve-got-a-cold-but-still-came-in” moments.

Just seamless, affordable customer service, whenever you need it.

Built in Alcester, Trusted Everywhere

This isn’t some off-the-shelf chatbot built in a Silicon Valley tech dungeon by someone who’s never had to explain to a customer that their plumbing emergency isn’t your fault.

We’re local. We’re hands-on. And we’ve designed this to actually work for the businesses we know and love — the ones juggling everything from client calls to coffee runs, with a dozen tabs open in their brain at all times.

Whether you’re in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands or Mars, or just like the sound of what we’re doing, we’re here to help you test it out. Yup — test it.

We’re Looking for Brave (and Slightly Curious) Business Owners

Right now, we’re inviting local businesses to give Jessica a whirl. No strings, no commitment — just a chance to see how she could help you or your clients.

Chat with her. Ask her about your business. Try to confuse her (within reason — she’s clever, but she’s not a magician). And let us know what you think!

You can meet Jessica over at 👉 www.jvrvirtualreceptionist.co.uk

She’s standing by. (Virtually.)

Want to Talk to a Real Human?

We’ve got those too! If you’d prefer to have a proper natter with someone warm-blooded, Hayley and Jo are always happy to talk about AI, customer service, or your favourite garlic bread recipe.

Just give us a ring, drop us a message, or shout really loudly — if we’re nearby, we might just hear you. (We’re not saying we’ve got super hearing, but we do drink a lot of coffee.)

Tag a Business Owner Who’s Always on the Phone

We all know someone who’s glued to their mobile like it’s an extension of their arm. They’re answering calls while unloading the van, replying to messages at midnight, and trying to run a business with zero downtime.

Give them the gift of freedom (and maybe their sanity back). Tag them, text them, or send them our way. Jessica’s waiting.

Because the future is here. It’s smart. It’s affordable. And it’s way better than garlic bread.

(Okay, maybe not way better. Let’s call it a tie.)

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