Call handling for local businesses

Every call answered.Every order captured.

Backbone answers your shop phone, captures order details, handles common questions, and sends a clear summary after every call.

Answers in 2 rings24/7 availabilityNo lock-in contract

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The problem

Missed calls become missed orders.

Your busiest hours are when calls matter most. When you're with a customer, on a delivery, or elbow-deep in a Monday arrangement run, the phone still needs answering.

Florist shop desk

“Being a business owner and a mum, I used to dread missing calls. Now I don't even check my missed calls anymore.”

Sheena, local business owner, Menai NSW

How it works

We make sure you never miss another call

We learn your business

A 30-minute consultation to understand how your calls work.

Sample question: 'What's your delivery cutoff for next-day arrangements?'

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We learn your business

A 30-minute consultation to understand how your calls work.

Sample question: 'What's your delivery cutoff for next-day arrangements?'

We configure Backbone

We set up your services, hours, FAQs, transfer rules, and payment links.

Configured: services, hours, FAQs, transfer rules, payment links.

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We configure Backbone

We set up your services, hours, FAQs, transfer rules, and payment links.

Configured: services, hours, FAQs, transfer rules, payment links.

We sort the phone setup

Keep your number or get a new one - your choice.

Setup time: most telcos complete call forwarding in under 5 minutes.

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We sort the phone setup

Keep your number or get a new one - your choice.

Setup time: most telcos complete call forwarding in under 5 minutes.

Go live

Your first call is usually within hours of setup.

First 48 hours: we monitor every call and adjust in real time if needed.

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Go live

Your first call is usually within hours of setup.

First 48 hours: we monitor every call and adjust in real time if needed.

Ongoing support

We're here whenever something needs updating.

We tune your setup based on real call patterns each week.

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Ongoing support

We're here whenever something needs updating.

We tune your setup based on real call patterns each week.

Capabilities

What Backbone handles for you

Phone orders

Item, quantity, pickup or delivery, date, and contact details - captured every time.

Sarah, mixed bouquet $80, Saturday pickup.

Stock questions

Answers questions like "Do you have sunflowers?" based on what you configure.

Yep, we've got sunflowers in this week.

Opening hours

Always consistent. No more "I thought you closed at 5" confusion.

We're open 'til 5 today, 9 to 4 Saturday.

Delivery coverage

Suburbs you cover, fees, same-day availability - handled cleanly every time.

Sent: a secure link to pay $80, expires in 24 hours.

Call summaries

Name, number, and the reason for the call, every time. Nothing falls through the cracks.

Email sent: 3 calls, 2 orders, 1 enquiry.

Call transfers

Set rules to transfer calls you want to take yourself - VIP customers, large orders, whatever you decide.

I'll put you through to Sheena now.

ROI calculator

How much are missed calls costing you?

130
10500
$150
20500

You're losing about

$0

every month.

Backbone Overflow gets these orders back for $199/month.

+$1,301/month back in your pocket

Pricing

Simple pricing. Real outcomes.

Overflow

Better than voicemail. Smarter than missing it.

$199/month

$300 one-off setup

  • Answers calls you miss - Backbone is your safety net
  • Takes orders and captures enquiry details
  • Payment links sent via SMS
  • Call summary after every call
  • Transfers back to you on request
  • Cancel any month

Good for shops that miss calls occasionally, or want a safety net without changing anything.

150 calls/month included — $1 per additional call

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Most popular
Receptionist

Your front desk. Always staffed.

$499/month

$500 one-off setup

  • Answers all inbound calls 24/7
  • Takes orders, handles common enquiries
  • Payment links sent via SMS
  • Priority routing for urgent calls
  • Call summary after every call
  • Transfers to you when needed
  • Cancel any month

Good for shops that want a full-time front desk without the hire.

300 calls/month included — $1 per additional call

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Operator

Your customer communications, handled end to end.

$999/month

$2,000 one-off setup

  • Everything in Receptionist
  • Automated follow-up emails after every call
  • SMS reminders for upcoming orders
  • Outbound calls for confirmations and callbacks
  • Multilingual support
  • Custom automation workflows
  • Dedicated setup and onboarding support
  • Cancel any month

Good for multi-location shops or high-volume operations that need full customer communication coverage.

1,000 calls/month included — $1 per additional call

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Refer another business owner to Backbone. If they sign up, you both get a free month.

FAQ

Common questions

Ready to stop missing orders?

Give us a call now, or request a callback and we'll walk you through the right setup for your business.

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