HelloLine.Free pilot
CALL ANSWERING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN SMALL BUSINESSES

You keep working.
We answer.

Busy with a customer? On the road? Closed for the day? HelloLine answers the calls you can’t and emails you the details. You call back when you’re ready.

English & Afrikaans

Ask basic questions about HelloLine on our demo line. Requesting the pilot starts a conversation; it does not start a subscription.

+27 87 250 0236
Keep your number Free pilot setup 7-day free trial R999 / month 200 minutes included
YOU KEEP WORKING. WE ANSWER.
A plumber repairing the pipework beneath a kitchen sink.
Your customer’s call. Answered.Even when you can’t pick up.

One purpose.
More calls answered.

Home servicesSalons & studiosRepair shopsLocal professionals
HOW HELLOLINE WORKS

You miss the ring.
We catch the call.

Keep your number and your routine. We take the message, so you can get back to the customer.

01

Tell us about your business.

We set up your assistant with your hours, services, service area and approved answers.

02

Forward the calls you miss.

Keep your existing number. We help you set up forwarding for unanswered or after-hours calls.

03

Get the details. Follow up.

After each call, receive an email with the caller’s details, what they need and the next step.

THE CALL. THE MESSAGE. THE FOLLOW-UP.

Every detail you need
to call them back.

See how your HelloLine assistant could handle an everyday enquiry.

Illustrative HelloLine scenario

A new enquiry, while you’re busy.

ASSISTANT

Hi, you’ve reached Brightside Plumbing’s automated assistant. How can I help?

CALLER

My kitchen tap is leaking. Can someone come tomorrow morning?

ASSISTANT

I can ask the team to call you back about availability. May I take your name, number and area?

Scripted example of the founding-plan workflow.

WHAT THE OWNER GETS

A repair enquiry, ready for a callback.

  • Caller’s name and callback number
  • A clear reason for the call
  • Relevant details and preferred timing
  • A straightforward follow-up request
See how it could work for you
YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR RULES

Your assistant answers.
You make the decisions.

A plumber returning a customer call beside his service vehicle.

Your knowledge, your answers.

The assistant uses the business information you approve. If it doesn’t know, it takes a message.

Catch the call. Choose the next step.

You stay in charge of quotes, bookings and follow-up. No promises made on your behalf.

Honest from the first hello.

Callers are told they’re speaking with an automated assistant. Clear, friendly and to the point.

PUT THE PRICE IN CONTEXT

What is one extra job worth to you?

Compare your average job value with the R999 monthly plan.

Gross revenue from 2 extra jobs at R750 each would cover the R999 subscription.

Illustrative revenue comparison, not a profit or results guarantee. Excludes labour, materials, tax, forwarding charges and extra minutes. Use your profit per job to assess profitability.

WORKED EXAMPLE

What a recovered enquiry could mean.

A small plumbing business

Imagine the owner receives two enquiries they would otherwise have missed, calls both customers back and wins two R750 jobs in a month.

2 jobs recoveredR1,500 gross job revenueR999 monthly plan

Revenue is before labour, materials, tax, forwarding charges and additional minutes.

ONE PURPOSE. ONE SIMPLE PLAN.

Be there for your customers.
Even when you’re busy.

We’re welcoming founding pilot businesses in South Africa. See the assistant in action before deciding.

No payment required to tell us you’re interested.

Founding plan

PILOT OFFER
R999/ month

Your business’s own AI answering assistant.

  • 7-day free trial
  • 200 answered minutes every month
  • Custom knowledge of your business
  • An email summary after every call
  • Free setup for founding customers
  • Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Ask about the free pilot

Additional minutes: R4/minute, with usage alerts. Your network may charge for call forwarding. VAT treatment, trial terms and full billing details confirmed before activation.

GOOD TO KNOW

Your questions,
answered.

Do you compete with Meta AI / Muse?

HelloLine complements the tools you use for messaging by answering your business phone calls. Meta AI and Muse offer assistant experiences, including through WhatsApp. HelloLine captures phone enquiries and emails you the details, so you can follow up using your existing tools. The founding plan does not include a Meta AI or Muse integration.

When does the 7-day trial start?

Submitting the form does not start your trial. We first check suitability, prepare your assistant and agree the activation date and trial terms with you.

How do I cancel?

The founding plan is month-to-month and you can cancel anytime. Contact the pilot team to request cancellation. We’ll explain the billing and cancellation process before activation.

What happens after 200 minutes?

Additional answered minutes cost R4/minute. Usage alerts are included. Alert thresholds, minute rounding and billing details are confirmed before activation.

Does R999 include VAT?

VAT treatment and the full amount payable will be confirmed in your offer before activation. No payment or subscription starts by submitting this form.

What happens to recordings and transcripts?

We’ll explain whether your setup records calls or retains transcripts, which providers process the data, where it is stored and how long it is kept before activation. Read our privacy information or ask the pilot team for details.

Can I keep my existing business number?

Yes. The service receives calls forwarded from your existing number. We’ll check your network’s forwarding support with you before activation; carrier charges may apply.

Is this only for plumbers?

No. HelloLine is for small businesses across industries that need basic questions answered and useful messages captured. We’ll confirm whether your needs are a fit when we contact you.

What if the assistant doesn’t know the answer?

It takes a message for you to follow up. It is not intended to invent answers, give specialist advice, provide quotes or confirm bookings.

Do I need WhatsApp or new software?

No. The first version sends call summaries to your email. You handle follow-up using the tools you already use.

Which languages can it handle?

HelloLine supports English and Afrikaans. We’ll confirm your preferred language and business-specific answers during setup.

Am I signing up by submitting this form?

No. You are simply asking us to contact you. You only join after reviewing and accepting the pilot terms.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Built by a South African team.

Ralph Kleinschmidt collaborating with his team.

HelloLine is built for South African business owners who can’t stop work every time the phone rings. The founding pilot lets you see whether it fits your business, with your answers and your decisions at the centre.

Contact Ralph about setup or support

Use the form below to reach the pilot team, including for privacy or deletion requests.

STOP LOSING CALLS TO A BUSY DAY

Your next call
could be your next customer.

Tell us a little about your business. We’ll contact you to discuss whether the founding pilot is right for you.

7-day free trial R999/month founding offer No payment details needed

Interested? We’ll contact you.

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