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

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
New Jersey is one of the most densely populated and economically productive states in the US.
Its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia makes it a major base for pharmaceuticals, financial services, healthcare, logistics and professional services, with a significant corporate presence across the state.

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)
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From $300/year
(around $1,620/year on our most popular plan)
From $300/year
(most popular plan around $1,620/year)
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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
Flexible pricing for New Jersey businesses of any size
ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing options, so you only pay for what you need. Our MessageExpress and ReceptionistPlus solutions use per-call billing, while MyAssistant and MyDiary use per-minute billing. With plans starting from $25/month, it’s a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Compare our live call answering services below. Whether you’re a solo operator in Newark or managing a team across the state, there’s a plan to suit your call volume and budget.
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| 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 | ||||
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| About MessageExpress Inquire now | About ReceptionistPlus Try our 7-day free trial | About MyAssistant Inquire now | About MyDiary Inquire now | |
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* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Flexible pricing for New Jersey businesses of any size
ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing, so you only pay for what you need. Plans start from $25/month – a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Whether you’re a solo operator in Newark or managing a team across the state, there’s a plan to suit your call volume and budget.
Our per-call solutions
- 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
All MessageExpress features- 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
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Our per-minute solutions
- No minute rounding
- Perfect for complex calls
MyAssistant
Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.
from $49* per month
All ReceptionistPlus features- 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
All MyAssistant features- 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
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
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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7-day free trial
Put ReceptionHQ’s live call answering service to the test and connect with more customers
Stay in control of your reception
Real-time control of your virtual receptionist solution
Every free trial includes full access to our customer portal
Every live answering service – and free trial – includes full access to our customer portal
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.



