Myth 1: “People Still Leave Voicemails”
The reality: They don’t. Research shows 80% of callers won’t leave a message, they’ll just call your competitor. In 2025, voicemail isn’t a safety net, it’s an obsolete leak in your pipeline.
👉 Related reading: Is Voicemail Silently Costing You Clients?
Myth 2: “If I Don’t Answer, They’ll Call Back”
The reality: Only a small percentage of people ever redial. In industries like aesthetics, trades, and salons, that first call is your only chance. If you don’t answer, you’ve lost them forever.
👉 Related reading: Why 80% of Missed Calls Never Ring Back
Myth 3: “AI Is Complicated and I Don’t Understand It”
The reality: Setting up Aria takes less than 24 hours. You complete a quick form, we create your AI voice agent, and she’s live — no IT team, no hassle, no confusion.
👉 Related reading: How to Set Up Your AI Call Answering Voice Agent with Aria
Myth 4: “Only Big Businesses Can Afford AI”
The reality: A human receptionist costs upwards of £22,000 a year. Aria starts from just £79/month — built specifically for small UK businesses like clinics, trades, and estate agents.
👉 Related reading: The Cost of AI Call Answering for UK Small Businesses
Myth 5: “Clients Don’t Trust AI — They’ll Notice”
The reality: Aria uses a natural British voice model, trained to sound professional, authentic, and polite. For the caller, the experience feels seamless; they get answers instantly and know their enquiry was heard and will be handled.
👉 Related reading: AI Receptionist vs Hiring a Receptionist: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Don’t Let Myths Cost You Money
These myths aren’t harmless, they’re costing small businesses thousands every month in lost bookings and enquiries.
With Aria you get:
✅ Every call answered, 24/7
✅ Instant lead capture & summaries
✅ A service designed for UK small businesses
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