Guides for running a small-business phone line, and using AI tools with your calls.https://simplevox.net/https://simplevox.net/blog/ai/ai-receptionist-vs-ai-assisted-phone-system/https://simplevox.net/blog/ai/ai-receptionist-vs-ai-assisted-phone-system/An honest comparison of AI receptionists and AI-assisted phone systems for small businesses: what each does well, where each falls short, and how to choose.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/ai/chatgpt-for-small-business-phone-calls/https://simplevox.net/blog/ai/chatgpt-for-small-business-phone-calls/Connect your SimpleVox business line to ChatGPT, ask about calls, voicemails and texts, and get answers that link back to the original call or transcript.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/ai/connect-business-phone-to-claude/https://simplevox.net/blog/ai/connect-business-phone-to-claude/Connect your SimpleVox business line to Claude and ask who called, what they wanted and what's still open, with answers that link to the original call.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/ai/what-is-mcp-small-business/https://simplevox.net/blog/ai/what-is-mcp-small-business/MCP lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT work with the apps you already use. What it is, how it works, and what to ask before you connect one.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/tips/introducing-simplevox-mobile/https://simplevox.net/blog/tips/introducing-simplevox-mobile/How to run your business line from the SimpleVox mobile app: take calls on your business number, work the shared inbox and read call summaries between jobs.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/ditch-your-cell-phone-professional-business-line/https://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/ditch-your-cell-phone-professional-business-line/Using your personal cell for work leads to missed calls, lost details and no time off. Here's why a professional business line pays off and how to switch.Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/why-solopreneurs-need-a-business-phone-number/https://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/why-solopreneurs-need-a-business-phone-number/Email and DMs aren't enough. Here's why solopreneurs still need a dedicated business phone number in 2026, and how to set one up without adding work.Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/stay-on-top-of-calls-local-service-pros/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/stay-on-top-of-calls-local-service-pros/When you're on a job, the phone goes to voicemail. Practical ways local service pros stay on top of missed calls, follow up fast and win the work anyway.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/call-transcription-landscaping-case-study/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/call-transcription-landscaping-case-study/A step-by-step playbook for landscaping companies using call transcription to capture job details, follow up faster and keep crews informed in peak season.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/summer-landscaping-call-management-simplevox/https://simplevox.net/blog/marketing/summer-landscaping-call-management-simplevox/Busy season brings more quote calls than your crew can answer. A practical plan for routing, voicemail, follow-ups and texting for landscaping businesses.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/tips/a2p-registration-tips/https://simplevox.net/blog/tips/a2p-registration-tips/Get your business texting approved the first time. Nine practical A2P 10DLC registration tips on business details, use cases, consent and privacy policies.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/prevent-calls-from-looking-like-spam/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/prevent-calls-from-looking-like-spam/Spam calls waste your day, and your own callbacks can get flagged as spam. Practical steps to cut down junk calls and keep customers answering your number.Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/tips/how-simplevox-spam-filtering-helps-local-service-pros-stay-focused/https://simplevox.net/blog/tips/how-simplevox-spam-filtering-helps-local-service-pros-stay-focused/Spam calls pull you off the job and bury real leads. How SimpleVox flags likely spam, blocks spoofed callers and keeps real customers easy to spot.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/tips/ring-groups-for-local-business/https://simplevox.net/blog/tips/ring-groups-for-local-business/Stop losing leads while you're on a job. Learn how ring groups work, which strategy fits your team, and how to set up routing that keeps every call answered.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/ai-for-local-service-providers/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/ai-for-local-service-providers/AI voice bots promise to answer your phone for you. Here's a better way for local service pros to use AI: you keep the conversation, AI keeps the notes.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/benefits-of-virtual-phone-number/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/benefits-of-virtual-phone-number/A virtual phone number lets you take business calls anywhere, keep your cell private and never lose a lead. Here are 11 reasons small businesses switch.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/insights/why-you-shouldnt-use-personal-phone-for-work/https://simplevox.net/blog/insights/why-you-shouldnt-use-personal-phone-for-work/Using your personal cell number for business costs you privacy, time off and customer records. Here's why, and how a business number fixes it on one phone.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://simplevox.net/blog/tips/shared-business-phone-number-benefits/https://simplevox.net/blog/tips/shared-business-phone-number-benefits/A shared business phone number lets your whole team answer, track and follow up on calls and texts. See the benefits, common setups and how to get started.Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT