AI Solutions Comparison

Types and Functionality

Digital Assistant (Inbound Calls)

Purpose:
  • Handles incoming calls, schedules appointments, answers FAQs
  • Sends automated follow-ups (SMS/email)
  • Optimizes scheduling and reduces no-shows
Key Tasks:
  • Books appointments and updates calendars (Google Calendar, etc.)
  • Sends reminders, confirmations, and informational materials
  • Answers customer queries about services/products
Ideal For: Medical clinics, real estate agencies, law firms, and service-based businesses needing automated inbound call management.

Digital Assistant (Outbound Calls)

Purpose:
  • Focused on proactive outreach
  • Cold calls, follow-ups, surveys, and lead nurturing
Key Tasks:
  • Conducts cold calls to generate leads
  • Performs follow-ups and customer check-ins
  • Gathers feedback or conducts market research
Ideal For: Sales teams, marketing agencies, and businesses scaling outbound lead generation.

Which One Fits Your Needs?

Need inbound scheduling? β†’ AI Employee (Inbound) is your solution.
Need outbound sales/engagement? β†’ AI Appointment Setter (Outbound) is the better fit.

Digital Assistant Features

Knowledge & Responses

Core Technology

Full Website Comprehension

Description: Reads and understands all your digital content to provide accurate answers.
Capabilities:
  • Scans and understands all pages of your website
  • Processes PDFs, knowledge bases, and internal documents

AI automatically updates knowledge when you edit your website

Core Technology

Natural Language Understanding

Description: Conversational AI that understands like a human.
Capabilities:
  • Answers questions conversationally
  • Understands synonyms and related terms

Customer: "What's your cheapest option?"

AI understands this means "basic plan pricing"

Core Technology

Real-Time Information Retrieval

Description: Always provides up-to-date answers.
Capabilities:
  • References your latest content instantly
  • Auto-updates when documents change

No manual updates needed when you change pricing

Advanced Feature

Contextual Awareness

Description: Remembers conversation context like a human.
Capabilities:
  • Maintains context for follow-up questions
  • Recognizes industry terminology

Customer: "What's included?" (after asking about Premium Plan)

AI understands they mean Premium Plan features

Business Benefit

24/7 Customer Support

Description: Always-available assistance.
Benefits:
  • Answers common questions anytime
  • Reduces wait times by 80%

Handles "What are your hours?" automatically

Business Benefit

Perfect Accuracy

Description: Never gives wrong information.
Benefits:
  • Only answers from official content
  • Eliminates outdated information

"As per our Terms of Service..." (always cites sources)

Case Studies

Case Studies

Electrician Business

SparkRight Electrical

Challenge: 40% of callers asked repetitive questions about pricing, service areas, or certification details, tying up staff.
AI Solution:
  • Trained on service menu PDF (standard vs. emergency rates)
  • Electrician license copies
  • Coverage area map

Caller: "Do you charge extra for after-hours jobs?"

AI: "Our standard rates apply from 7am-7pm (+$75 emergency fee after hours, per our pricing sheet)."

Results:
  • Reduced call handling time by 35%
  • 90% accuracy on service boundary queries
Mobile Mechanic

OnWheels Auto

Challenge: Mechanics wasted time explaining basic services while on the road.
AI Solution:
  • Fed vehicle service catalogs
  • Manufacturer warranty guidelines
  • Common repair timelines

Customer: "How long does a brake pad replacement take?"

AI: "Typically 1.5-2 hours for most sedans (see our Service Times doc). Would you like to book now?"

Results:
  • 50% fewer call transfers to mechanics
  • 28% increase in upsells
Massage Therapist

UrbanRelax Clinic

Challenge: Clients confused about different massage types and health coverage.
AI Solution:
  • Learned treatment descriptions
  • Insurance partner lists
  • Pre-session intake forms

Caller: "Does my health fund cover pregnancy massage?"

AI: "Yes! Bupa and Medibank cover prenatal massage with a doctor's note (see our Insurance Partners page)."

Results:
  • 60% fewer front-desk queries
  • Improved client prep with automated forms

Key Pattern Across Cases:

Precision > Our AI generates answers using only the official documentation you supply, ensuring responses are aligned with trusted sources. Upselling Trust Building

Industry Applications - Digital Assistant

Industry Applications

Both an Digital Assistant Outbound and an Digital Appointment Setter can benefit a wide range of industries, depending on their specific needs.

Professional Services

  • Legal firms scheduling client consultations
  • Accountants and tax professionals arranging appointments
  • Marketing agencies booking client discovery calls

Healthcare

  • Doctors, dentists, and specialists for patient bookings
  • Physiotherapists and chiropractors for therapy appointments
  • Mental health practitioners for therapy scheduling

Home Services

  • Tradies (plumbers, electricians) for job estimates
  • Cleaning services for booking appointments
  • Landscaping and renovation companies

Real Estate

  • Scheduling property viewings with prospective buyers or renters
  • Arranging meetings between buyers and brokers

Beauty and Wellness

  • Spas and salons for booking sessions
  • Fitness trainers and gyms scheduling consultations
  • Nutritionists arranging personalized consultations

Industries Best Served by an AI Employee (Outbound Calls)

An AI Employee, with its ability to handle diverse outbound tasks like cold calls, follow-ups, and customer support, is ideal for industries that require high-volume communication.

Sales & Lead Generation

  • Real Estate agencies
  • Telemarketing companies
  • Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses

Customer Support & Engagement

  • E-commerce and retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Utility providers (e.g., energy, water)

Healthcare

  • Medical practices for patient follow-ups
  • Pharmacies for prescription reminders
  • Wellness clinics promoting services

Education

  • Online course providers for enrollment follow-ups
  • Schools for parent communication
  • Coaching centers to attract students

Finance & Insurance

  • Banks for product promotion or client follow-ups
  • Insurance agencies for policy renewals or cross-selling
  • Mortgage brokers for lead nurturing

Industries Can Leverage Both Solutions Simultaneously

By combining these tools, businesses can create a streamlined workflow that maximizes efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Real Estate

AI Employees for lead follow-ups and Appointment Setters for scheduling viewings.

Healthcare

AI Employees for patient outreach and Appointment Setters for booking consultations.

SaaS and B2B Services

AI Employees for outbound sales and Appointment Setters for arranging demos.

AI Cost Comparison

AI Cost Update for Small Business ROI

Scenario: Small business needing appointment-setting/customer inquiries handled (~20-30 calls/day).

Expense AI Appointment Setter Full-Time Employee (Receptionist/Sales)
Monthly Cost $150 AUD*
*Excludes 10% GST
$4,000-$5,500 AUD
(+ superannuation + benefits)
Setup/Recruitment $295 AUD*
*Excludes 10% GST
$1,500-$5,000 AUD
(recruitment/training)
Additional Costs None Super (11%), payroll tax,
workers comp, leave loading
Availability 24/7, no holidays 38-40 hrs/week
(standard AU workweek)
Annual Cost $1,800 AUD*
*Excludes 10% GST
$55,000-$75,000+ AUD
You save $53,200-$73,200 AUD/year (96-97%) with AI β€” never miss an after-hours lead again

How This Benefits Australian Businesses

  • More Bookings: AI captures 100% of calls vs 35-50% missed with limited staff
  • Example: 25 extra appointments/month at $150 AUD each = +$3,750/month revenue
  • Lower Costs: No superannuation, payroll tax, or leave entitlements
  • Holiday Coverage: No need for casual staff during peak periods

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Aussie-Optimised

Works with Australian accents and slang

Fair Work Compliant

No award wage complexities

Scalable Solution

Handle seasonal demand spikes effortlessly

Real AU Example: Electrical Contractor

Without AI: Misses 18 calls/week after 5pm

With AI: Books 25 extra jobs/month at $150 AUD each = +$3,750/month

Pays $150/month* instead of $4,800 for staff
*Excludes 10% GST

Annual ROI Breakdown

Metric AI Solution Employee
Annual Cost $1,800 AUD*
*Excludes 10% GST
$55,000-$75,000+ AUD
Revenue Potential +$45,000/year (25 extra jobs/month) Limited by availability
Net Benefit +$43,200-$63,200/year Higher overhead, lower flexibility

Conclusion: AI delivers exceptional ongoing savings and revenue growth for Australian small businesses.

Digital Publishers Cost Comparison

Digital Publishers Cost Comparison

Cost Category AI Employee (Inbound) AI Employee (Outbound)
Our Solution
Software Subscription AU$150 / month AU$250 / month
Initial Setup/Training AU$295 (one-time) AU$495 (one-time)
Maintenance/Updates Included in subscription Included in subscription
Human Oversight 5–10 hours/month (quality checks) 5–10 hours/month (quality checks)
Licensing Fees Included in subscription Included in subscription
Running Costs AUD 0.20 AUD 0.30
Total Est Costs (PA) AUD 1,800 AUD 3,000
Annual Savings Compared to Competition AUD 6,600 AUD 5,400
Average Industry Costs
Software Subscription AU$200–AU$500/month (varies by provider) AU$200–AU$500/month (if similar AI tools used)
Initial Setup/Training AU$2,000–AU$5,000 (one-time configuration) AU$2,000–AU$5,000 (training data sets)
Maintenance/Updates AU$100–AU$500/month (AI retraining, updates) AU$100–AU$600/month (software updates)
Human Oversight 5–10 hours/month (quality checks) 5–10 hours/month (monitoring performance)
Licensing Fees AU$0–AU$5,000/year (varies by AI model) AU$0–AU$5,000/year (if using proprietary models)
Running Costs Vary between AU0.20 and AU$0.50 Vary between AU0.30 and AU0.60
Total Est Costs (PA) AUD 8,400 AUD 8,400

Note: PA stands for Per Annum (annual costs). All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Lead Connector (DPACC) | Digital Publishers Australia

Key Features

Lead Management

Effortlessly capture and nurture leads, ensuring no opportunities are lost.

Social Media Integration

Effectively manage self-generated leads by connecting and syncing with social media accounts.

Email and SMS Communications

Streamline and automate messaging to boost engagement and maintain consistent communication.

Reputation Management

Utilize tools to build, monitor, and enhance your brand's reputation, fostering trust with clients.

Additional Features

Access a suite of capabilities designed to maximize business growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Explainer Video

Step 1: Setup

Setup the Lead Connector account
Connect your account with Facebook
Setup:
a: your email
b: your own phone number
c: your Social Media lead Generation
d: Import your client base
e: Reputation management
f: User Appointment Calendar
g: AI Autopilot to receive Appointments
h: connect EnergyAdvisor feed for leads (if this option purchased)

Step 2: Leads and Reputation

Re-Engagement Email Campaign for:
a: Referral leads
b: Reputation I.E. Ratings
FaceBook Campaign:
a: Lead generation in your locality
b: Brand awareness
SMS campaigns:
a: Referrals
b: Lead Generation
c: Brand awareness

Step 3: Review & Adjust

Campaign Results
Campaign changes
Sales Person Call Reporting
Email Templates
SMS Templates
Automations
Training
Other options:
a: Google Ads
b: Appointment Setter
c: Facebook Management
d: SEO

Ready to Transform Your Lead Management?

AI Solutions for Finance Brokers | DPACC

Thinkrr AI CRM Integration

Transform your CRM with AI-powered automation, intelligent workflows, and seamless data synchronization across all your platforms.

AI-POWERED INTEGRATION

Complete CRM Enhancement Solution

Thinkrr AI connects with all major CRM platforms to automate workflows, synchronize data, and provide intelligent insights - all tailored to your specific business needs.

Core Features

AI-powered multi-CRM synchronization
Intelligent field mapping
Real-time data updates

AI Automation

Predictive lead scoring
Smart workflow automation
AI-driven analytics dashboard

Enterprise Ready

Unlimited CRM connections
Custom API development
Dedicated support & training

Seamless Integration with Leading CRMs

Thinkrr AI offers native integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, and other major CRM platforms. Our AI-powered connectors ensure flawless data synchronization, automated workflows between systems, and intelligent field mapping that adapts to your unique business processes.

CUSTOM INTEGRATION

AI Integration for Your CRM

Tailored AI solutions for your existing CRM infrastructure

Seamless CRM integration (Salesforce, HubSpot, HighLevel)
Custom workflow automation
Data synchronization across platforms
API connections and custom development
Perfect for:
adding AI employees to an existing CRM
Custom Pricing
Integration time varies by complexity
Consultation required
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* All prices exclude GST. A 10% GST will be added to all Australian purchases.

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