General Questions

General questions related to Soteriaa

Who is Martin?

Martin is the name of our AI agent who functions as a business assistant. Martin acts as both your AI receptionist and an audio input to our CRM. When your customers call they’re speaking to Martin. You can also speak to Martin and ask him to do any of our CRM functions such as creating a new customer in your database or sending an email.

Does Soteriaa work in the UK and the US?

Soteriaa works in both the UK/US both the number you are provided with and the currency used on transactions is automatically paired to your location.

What exactly is Soteriaa?

Soteriaa is a combined AI receptionist and CRM platform powered by our AI agent Martin. The AI receptionist section is Martin answering the phone taking down customers details (Name, Number, Email, Job details and needed start date). The CRM is what the receptionist sits on top of and handles: Online quoting/Payments (Can offer buy now pay later with Klarna), Customer database, Analytic etc. Everything within the CRM is controllable via voice with Martin.

Is there a free trial?

Soteriaa has a 14 day free trial.

Do I need a contract to use Soteriaa?

No Soteriaa runs on a membership model; there is no contract in order to use Soteriaa nor is there a cancellation penalty. If for whatever reason you no longer wish to use Soteriaa or no longer have a need for Soteriaa you can cancel your membership and leave without cost at any time.

AI Receptionist Questions

Questions specifically related to our AI Receptionist

What is an AI Receptionist?

A human answering service or receptionist is a physical person who is designed to answer the phone. An AI receptionist is the automated version of this process, the agent never misses a call and it is able to handle all of the usual questions a person would get if provided with the right context.

In Soteriaa our AI agent Martin is responsible for handling the incoming phone calls

Can an AI Receptionist answer my calls while I'm on a job?

Yes Martin is designed to never miss a call while you’re at work rather than rushing to answer the phone let Martin answer and collect the customer details. No more answering calls while under the sink or up a ladder

What information does the AI receptionist collect from callers?

Martin collects the customers: Name, Phone numbers, Email address, Job details, and ideal job date or emergency

Does Soteriaa's AI work 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays?

Yes. The Agent is available 24/7 365 it never sleeps or takes a day off it doesnt matter what day or time it is Martin will be there to answer the phone

Can I keep my existing phone number?

No, you will be provided with a unique number that is connected to our agent. There is currently not a way to keep an existing number.

Will my customers know they're talking to AI?

Yes the agent is upfront with the fact that customers are talking with an AI assistant we do this for transparency reasons.

CRM Questions

General questions related to Soteriaa

What is a CRM and do I need one as a sole trader?

CRM means customer relationship management and within software a CRM is a tool to manage and run your business for functions related to interacting with customers. A spreadsheet you have with customer names and numbers would technically function as a CRM.

CRMs help you manage your business and cut down on admin work. You can run your business from one app on your phone.

What does Soteriaa's CRM do?

Sotieraa’s CRM handles: Online Quoting (either manually or use a quote calculator), Online Payments (Option to provide customers with buy now pay later via Klarna), Scheduled reminders, Prompted quote follow ups - if a quote hasn't been marked as successful/unsuccessful you’re prompted to send a follow up email which is predrafted by Martin, Customer database - Track customers: Name, Email, Number and job history, Quote analytics - Track your quote success rate, General analytics - track overall revenue, gross profit, gross profit margin as well as the profitability of each job.

Can I build and send quotes from Soteriaa?

You can go one of two ways:

Manually - Provide customer: Name, Address, Email, Description, Quoted price, COGS, VAT/Sales tax (if eligible)

Quote Builder - write down customer data -> search and add materials -> add in any labour costs -> set quoted price + VAT/Sales tax if eligible

How do the quote follow-up reminders work?

When you quote a customer the quote is marked as outstanding. If 72 hours after the quote has been sent it is still marked as outstanding (You haven't marked it as successful or unsuccessful) you’re prompted to send a follow up email which is pre drafted for you by Martin.