A reliable answering service New Jersey businesses trust

From Newark’s corporate hub and Jersey City’s financial district to Trenton’s government sector and the Shore’s thriving hospitality industry, New Jersey businesses can’t afford to miss a call. ReceptionHQ keeps you connected to your customers around the clock – whatever your industry.

✓ US virtual receptionists   ✓ Transparent pricing   ✓ No lock-in contracts

From Newark’s corporate hub and Jersey City’s financial district to Trenton’s government sector and the Shore’s thriving hospitality industry, New Jersey businesses can’t afford to miss a call. ReceptionHQ keeps you connected to your customers around the clock – whatever your industry.

✓ US virtual receptionists
✓ Transparent pricing
✓ No lock-in contracts

ReceptionHQ virtual receptionist providing outbound calling services for US businesses

Live call answering to help New Jersey businesses connect to more customers

US-based receptionists

Receptionists across four states answer your calls during core business hours.

Bilingual capabilities

We have Spanish-speaking receptionists available every day at no extra cost.

After-hours coverage

We can provide seamless coverage 24/7 if you enable after-hours live answering.

No lock-in contract

Monthly subscriptions, with no cancellation fees, provide the flexibility you need.


New Jersey business landscape

Whether you're in Jersey City, Newark, Trenton or elsewhere in the state, ReceptionHQ's New Jersey answering services keep you connected to your customers around the clock.

The true cost of call handling for New Jersey businesses

New Jersey ranks among the most expensive states for business costs in the northeast, with salaries and overhead that reflect its proximity to New York City. It’s worth understanding what an in-house receptionist actually costs – and what you risk when calls go unanswered. Around 75% of callers won’t leave a voicemail. Every unanswered call is a potential lead lost.

In-house receptionist Outsourcing call answering to ReceptionHQ
24/7 availability
Bilingual coverage
Specialized hire (extra cost)
Included during core hours
Filling coverage gaps
You arrange separately
Team-based model
Easy scaling
Recruit or lay off
Change plan any time
No lock-in contract
Employment agreement
Month-to-month
Training provided
Your responsibility
Handled by us
Typical annual cost $44,000-$62,000+/year (incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
$44,000-$62,000+/year (incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
From $300/year (around $1,620/year on our most popular plan)
From $300/year (most popular plan around $1,620/year)

New Jersey businesses can save over $40K annually over $40,000 annually by switching to ReceptionHQ – without sacrificing service quality or missing important calls.

In-house cost reflects the average receptionist salary, plus estimated benefits and payroll taxes, for New Jersey. The figures don’t account for staff turnover and associated recruitment/training costs – average receptionist tenure is just 2–3 years.

ReceptionHQ pricing based on MessageExpress PAYG ($25/month) and ReceptionistPlus 50 ($135/month), excluding relevant sales tax.

What business owners say about ReceptionHQ

I honestly have had different answering services in the past and none of them have come close to what ReceptionHQ offers. The personalization is fantastic.
Basement Builders
ReceptionHQ has been a game-changer for us … accurate and immediate messages from the ReceptionHQ team have been instrumental to our continued success.
Barbara Richards, United Faith Mortgage
Excellent answering service. I am an attorney with several businesses and ReceptionHQ has helped manage my calls.
Cesar Zuniga
I have been using this service for about 12 years. They are always professional, and always answer the phone. I have never been disappointed by ReceptionHQ.
Shaun
Patients love that they get a response 24/7 and we love that we can triage calls accordingly … the receptionists are always so upbeat and to the point.
Mia Hall
I have used many answering companies and they usually lie at the beginning! With ReceptionHQ there are no hidden costs, they are very upfront!
Terry M

 

Our per-call solutions

 
  • One fixed cost per call, no matter the duration
  • Best for quick tasks, messages and simple inquiries

Our per-minute solutions

 
  • No rounding up to the nearest minute
  • Perfect for detailed or complex conversations
 
 
 
MessageExpress
ReceptionistPlus
MyAssistant
MyDiary
 

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$25*
per month

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$35*
per month

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$49*
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from
$49*
per month

See full pricing

Plan type Per Call Per Call Per Minute Per Minute
Ideal for Solo operators and micro businesses needing simple message taking Small businesses managing calls across multiple staff or departments Growing businesses needing tailored scripting and more complex call handling Service businesses needing appointment scheduling and diary management
Caller greeting Personalized Fully customized Fully customized Fully customized
List staff or departments One person or team Unlimited contacts Unlimited contacts Unlimited contacts
Collect information from callers Name, number and reason for call if provided Name, number, plus up to 3 additional details Unlimited Unlimited
Warm call transfers  
Advise business hours/location  
Answer common questions  
Scripted questions & responses    
Quote fees & take payments    
CRM input or submit online forms    
Outbound calling    
Appointment scheduling      
Calendar management      
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  • One flat rate per call
  • Best for simple messages & inquiries

MessageExpress

Call answering and message taking for one individual or team.

from $25* per month
  • US-based receptionists
  • No lock-in contract
  • Personalized greeting
  • Instant email or SMS messages
  • One person or team listed as message recipient
  • Collect name, number and reason for call (if provided)
  • Online client portal access
  • 24/7 service upgrade option
  • Toll-free number upgrade option

ReceptionistPlus

Messages, support and call transfers for multiple staff or departments.

from $35* per month
  • US-based receptionists
  • No lock-in contract
  • Instant email or SMS messages
  • Online client portal access
  • 24/7 service upgrade option
  • Toll-free number upgrade option
  • Fully customized greeting
  • Warm call transfers
  • Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
  • Collect 5 pieces of info
  • Advise business hours/location
  • Fully customized greeting
  • Warm call transfers
  • Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
  • Collect 5 pieces of info
  • Advise business hours/location
  • No minute rounding
  • Perfect for complex calls

MyAssistant

Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.

from $49* per month
  • US-based receptionists
  • No lock-in contract
  • Instant email or SMS messages
  • Online client portal access
  • 24/7 service upgrade option
  • Toll-free number upgrade option
  • Fully customized greeting
  • Warm call transfers
  • Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
  • Advise business hours/location
  • Unlimited info collected
  • Custom scripting or FAQs
  • Quote fees & take payments
  • Outbound calling

MyDiary

Appointment booking and diary management using your preferred software.

from $49* per month
  • US-based receptionists
  • No lock-in contract
  • Instant email or SMS messages
  • Online client portal access
  • 24/7 service upgrade option
  • Toll-free number upgrade option
  • Fully customized greeting
  • Warm call transfers
  • Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
  • Advise business hours/location
  • Collect 11 pieces of info
  • Custom scripting or FAQs
  • CRM input or online forms
  • Quote fees & take payments
  • Outbound calling
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Calendar management

Help for all kinds of New Jersey businesses

Support for all kinds of New Jersey businesses

From Newark’s corporate hub and Jersey City’s financial district to the Shore’s tourism industry and beyond, New Jersey businesses across every sector trust ReceptionHQ to handle their calls professionally.

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New Jersey answering service FAQs

Yes. We answer calls for businesses throughout New Jersey – from Newark and Jersey City to Trenton, Camden, Atlantic City and beyond.

ReceptionHQ’s US headquarters are in Phoenix, Arizona, however almost two-fifths of our US-based receptionists are located on the Eastern Seaboard (spread across North Carolina and Florida).

Yes. This is referred to as “call overflow”.

A lot of companies require their phone calls to be answered only when they are unable to take the call themselves. For example, if you’re away from the office or your in-house receptionist is at lunch, on vacation, or busy on another call and you have multiple calls coming in at the one time.

You can set your business phone number to divert (to the unique local phone number we allocate your business during the free trial setup process) only when the phone rings for more than a specified period (such as after 5 rings) or if your line is busy.

In such instances, our receptionists will then answer the phone as if we were in your office. You’re always in control and can relax knowing there’s always someone available to answer your calls.

Yes.  Spanish bilingual service is included with every account at no additional cost.  Whether Spanish-speaking callers are common or occasional to your business, we provide customizable options free of charge to ensure exceptional experiences for your Spanish and English-speaking callers.

Bilingual coverage by US-based receptionists is available 5am-7pm MST every day of the week, which is the equivalent of 7am-9pm EST or 8am-10pm EDT depending on the time of year.

Yes, during standard US business hours. Calls are handled by our US-based reception team across Florida, North Carolina, Missouri and Arizona from 5am-7pm MST Monday to Friday, excluding federal holidays. For businesses in Eastern Time states, that’s 7am-9pm EST or 8am-10pm EDT depending on the time of year.

After-hours calls are answered by our Australian team – equally skilled receptionists in an English-speaking country with similar business culture and professional standards. All receptionists receive the same training and deliver the same professional service, ensuring 24/7 coverage without compromising quality.

The live call answering free trial is based on the ReceptionistPlus service and is completely free.  We don’t require a credit card and it can be cancelled at any time.  When you sign up for a free trial, you’ll be allocated a local phone number to divert your calls to as well as gain instant access to our online client portal to manage your service.  At the end of the trial, you can simply add a credit card to continue, or stop using the service if you’d rather not continue with the service.  There is no obligation at all.

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Stay in control of your reception

Real-time control of your virtual receptionist solution

Access Anywhere

Manage your communications wherever work happens. The portal works seamlessly on your desktop, laptop or mobile so you stay connected in the office or on the move.

  • Desktop & mobile compatible
  • Accessible from multiple devices
  • Multi user access
  • Real-time updates

No extra setup or learning curve required.

Hear how we sound

First impressions that count

Listen to Julie

Sample ReceptionistPlus call – the service you’ll experience in your 7-day free trial

New Jersey answering service add-ons

Phone numbers

Set up toll-free or local numbers (incl. 201, 732, 609, 856 or 973 area codes).

Custom-built IVR

Have calls handled differently based on which menu option the caller selects.

Voicemail-to-email

Don’t need live answering 24/7? Have after-hours voicemail sent to your inbox.


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Want to try our live call answering services for free?

Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your New Jersey business’s phone free for 7 days.

Want to try our live call answering services for free?

Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your New Jersey business’s phone free for 7 days.

What does the free trial include?

The trial is based on our ReceptionistPlus service, with our team of virtual receptionists able to take messages and transfer calls based on your availability settings.

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