Companies that know AI's limits build human backup.
The ones acting like it's perfect leave you stuck.
Two questions to ask any AI receptionist provider:
1. What happens when AI canβt handle a call?
2. Can I reach a human if I need help?
The answers say everything.
Most people shopping for an AI receptionist don't know what to compare.
Every website looks good. Every sales pitch sounds convincing.
Here are the 10 questions that actually matter:
π§΅ Thread below (or grab the full guide): abby.com/wp-content/uploads/β¦
9. Can I review calls and provide feedback?
You need access to:
β Call recordings
β Transcripts
β Analytics
β Easy feedback tools
No access to recordings = flying blind.
10. What's your data retention policy?
How long is data stored? Can you export it when you leave? What happens when you cancel?
Full guide with what good answers look like: abby.com/blog/10-questions-aβ¦
It's National Small Business Month.
Here's what the data says about America's 36.2 million small businesses:
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π Sources: SBA Office of Advocacy, SBE Council, US Census Bureau (2026)
Since 1995, small businesses have created 20.7 million net new jobs.
Large businesses? 13.2 million.
That means 61% of all new jobs came from small business.
43.5% of US GDP comes from small business.
That's not "small."
That's nearly half the American economy.
To every small business owner still standing: Thank you.
Happy National Small Business Month πΊπΈ
Small business owners:
How long have you been in business?
Every year is a year you beat the odds:
β’ 67.7% survive 2 years
β’ 49.2% survive 5 years
β’ 33.9% survive 10 years
π SBA, 2026