Here are a few frequently asked questions
How does call answering work?
Call answering is a service where a third party, such as the Call Pal PA team, answers calls on behalf of your company. To enable this service, we provide you with a number to divert your incoming calls to, which are then answered by our team based on a script created to your specific requirements. We can either email you the details of the call in real-time or transfer the call to you or your team, ensuring that you never miss an important call again.
I see you offer a free trial. How do I sign up?
You can call us directly on 0818 511 400 to book your trial or go to our ‘Free Trial’ page.
How long does it take to set up a trial?
We can you have you set up in as little as 24 hours.
I am using a mobile for my company – can you give me a landline number?
Yes, we can indeed. This is referred to as an advertised number.
How long will it take for me to get my new business number?
Generally, we can issue your number straight away. If we do not have a number that correlates with your desired location, it may take a number of days for us to get the number you.
I have a landline already. Can I keep it?
Yes. To use our service you just need to have this number diverted to a number we provide you with. This can be done by either your line provider or whomever manages your telephone system.
How do I get my existing landline connected to Call Pal?
We will set up a number in your company name on our system to divert your landline to. You will need to contact your telecommunications provider and advise them to divert your landline to the number we have set up for you. If you are using a mobile for your work calls this can be done through the handsets settings.
Can you transfer calls to a landline or mobile? Is there an additional cost for this?
Yes, we can. Transfers to Irish landlines are free. Calls transferred to mobiles or international numbers carry an additional charge, this is the standard per minute fee we are charged by our provider that we pass on.
Can I divert my mobile number to you?
Yes. You can contact your mobile phone provider to find out how to divert your iPhone or Android phone. There are also instructions available online.
Do I have to divert my number to you permanently?
No – you can have active control of your diversion so that you only divert your company line/s to us when it’s necessary to do so.
How does your overflow system work?
You can have your office line/s set up to divert to us if they remain unanswered after a certain period of time i.e. 15s. You will need to contact your telecommunications provider to set this up according to your overflow requirement. Once the call diverts, a member of the Call Pal PA team will take your call and send the details of the call to you in an email.
Where is Call Pal based?
Are call answering team is based in Ireland’s Western Capital, Galway City. However, we have office locations in Limerick & Dublin as well.
Do you outsource any part of your service to other countries?
No – we are based solely in Ireland.
How long do I have to keep the service?
Our minimum contract term is 3 months for our call answering services, the contract the becomes a rolling monthly contract that can be cancelled with notice. This excludes short-term cover and outbound call solutions.
Can I use Call Pal for a couple of weeks at a time when I’m away or member of staff are on annual leave?
Yes – in this instance, we would recommend our Holiday/Short-Term Cover service.
What are your working hours?
Currently, we open from Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm. Saturday: 9.00am-3.00pm. Excluding public holidays.
Will I still receive messages from calls that go through to Call Pal outside of your opening hours?
Yes – we send messages left for your business outside of our opening hours on the morning of the following business day.
Do callers ever know that they are through to a call answering service?
No – we make sure that all our agents are well versed on how to answer your calls. That way, the Call Pal team serves as a seamless extension of your business.
Do your Call Pal PAs follow a script?
Yes. We send you an information request with a number of questions relating to your business for you to answer. Based on the answers you give us, we compose a call answering script for the Call PA Team to follow ensuring that your calls are managed uniformly across the team.
Can I change my script at any stage?
Yes – as your business grows and changes, we can make changes to your script so the Call Pal team continues to answer your calls as per your requirement.
What types of businesses use your service
We offer our services to a wide variety of businesses and we are continually branching into new business sectors. Currently, we have clients from the Accounting, Legal, Government, Hospitality, Engineering, Medical, Gardening, Event Management, Online Retail, Financial Consulting and Health and Safety Sectors.