Employee Cost: The Hidden Numbers

Hiring a full-time receptionist in Detroit typically costs $50,000+ annually in salary alone. But that's just the beginning:

• Health Insurance: $8,000-15,000/year
• Payroll Taxes: ~7.65% of salary ($3,825)
• Workers' Compensation: $1,500-3,000/year
• Training & Onboarding: $2,000-5,000
• Total First Year Cost: $65,000-76,000

OAK AI Receptionist Cost: Transparent Pricing

OAK AI's receptionist solution operates on a straightforward monthly subscription model, typically ranging from $500-1,500/month depending on call volume and features. That's $6,000-18,000 annually—a fraction of employee costs with no hidden expenses.

Detroit catering businesses operate on unpredictable schedules. Events happen weekends and evenings. Client inquiries come after hours.

• Traditional Employee: Limited to scheduled hours (typically 9-5), requiring shift coverage for evenings/weekends
• OAK AI Receptionist: Works 24/7/365 without fatigue, capturing every inquiry

This means never missing a potential client call, even during your busiest catering events.

Even the best employees have bad days. Missed calls, forgotten messages, and inconsistent information handling are common in fast-paced industries.

• Human Receptionist: Subject to fatigue, mistakes, and mood variations. Sick days mean no coverage.
• OAK AI: 100% consistent performance, zero sick days, flawless message recording and transmission