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    • Real estate Capture leads and client calls, even after business hours.
    • Law firms Screen calls, speed up intake, and qualify leads.
    • Property management Handle tenant calls and urgent issues around the clock.
    • Chiropractors
    • Contractors
    • Emergency restoration
    • Financial services
    • Franchises
    • HVAC
    • Insurance
    • Landscaping
    • Pest control
    • Plumbing
    • Restaurants
    • Salons
    • Towing
    • Veterinary
    • AI receptionist Answer every call, 24/7.
    • Call routing Send calls to the right place.
    • Appointment scheduling Book straight into your calendar.
    • 1-800 numbers
    • Call recording
    • Call screening
    • Lead qualification
    • Order taking
    • Overflow reception
    • Virtual receptionist
    • Voicemail assistant
    • Voicemail transcription
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Nick Lau

Nick Lau

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Nick Lau is a founding member of Upfirst, where he has helped hundreds of businesses set up their AI voice agents. Before Upfirst, he co-founded WeHaveTheDeals LLC, an e-commerce company he grew from zero to seven figures in revenue. He also grew the YouTube channel Unthinkable Past to 12,000 subscribers and 850,000+ views, and now appears in Upfirst's videos.

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Articles by Nick Lau

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  • What’s the average cost of implementing an AI receptionist service for a small business, and is it worth the investment?

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  • 12 best AI tools for small businesses

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  • What's the best script customization for an AI virtual receptionist?

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    What's the best script customization for an AI virtual receptionist?

    May 7, 2026

  • Best business voicemail greetings (according to customers)

    Basics

    Best business voicemail greetings (according to customers)

    May 7, 2026

  • How to provide better customer service over the phone

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    How to provide better customer service over the phone

    May 7, 2026

  • Dealing with call anxiety: phone tips for accountants who hate the ring

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    Dealing with call anxiety: phone tips for accountants who hate the ring

    May 7, 2026

  • What is call forwarding? Meaning, types, and how to set it up

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    What is call forwarding? Meaning, types, and how to set it up

    May 7, 2026

  • 6 practical tips for call reduction

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    6 practical tips for call reduction

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