average yearly cost of admin to Australian small business
BEPRA Growth eliminates it for $500/month.
Source: Reckon SMB research, 2024
Every day, in measurable losses.
Australian small businesses lose revenue and time in predictable ways. Most owners don't see it because the losses are quiet.
of callers immediately call a competitor
weekly admin time lost
monthly Sydney part-time receptionist
of customers buy from the first responder
don't leave a voicemail or call back
of trades calls missed while on-site (FlowWorks)
The replacement math.
BEPRA Growth at $500/month replaces tools, people, and lost revenue. Here's the breakdown.
Tap any cost to remove it — BEPRA Growth replaces them all for $500/mo.
What you pay now
$6,192You Keep
$5,692How BEPRA pays for itself.
The math is simple. One recovered missed booking pays for a week. Two pay for the month. The rest is profit. Sourced from Australian small business research.
Monthly ROI for a typical Australian small business
roi-breakdown.calc// Direct Revenue Recovered
Workers prevent missed bookings
// 4 missed bookings x $80
→ $320
The 87% no-callback compounding
// 8.7 of 10 callers never return x $80
→ $695
Workers re-engage lapsed customers
// 2 customers x $1,200 LTV
→ $2,400
Workers convert after-hours enquiries
// 3 enquiries x $80
→ $240
// Time Saved (Converted to $)
Admin work automated
// 12 hrs/wk x $30/hr x 4.3 wks
→ $1,548
Customer support time
// 15 hrs/mo x $30/hr
→ $450
// Tools & People Replaced
Receptionist not hired
// Sydney part-time average
→ $3,250/mo
Zapier subscription not needed
→ $165/mo
Manual scheduling tools
→ $50/mo
Total monthly value
$0Cost
$500/month
Net value
$0/monthFor every $1 spent on BEPRA Growth, clients get back $18.20 in value.
That's $103,416 of net value per year. The cost: $6,000.
Real example: An Australian trades business missing 60% of calls implemented Voice AI Workers. Result: $14,000/mo in recovered bookings, 22% quarterly growth.
Source: FlowWorks Voice AI case study, 2024
Conservative averages. Sources: Reckon Australian SMB research, Payscale Australia, ScaleSuite SMB research, Sydney Seek/Indeed receptionist data, FlowWorks case study. Actual ROI varies by business.
BEPRA against the alternatives.
Five common ways small businesses solve this. None do what BEPRA Growth does.
| Feature | DIY | Zapier | Receptionist | Generic Chatbot | BEPRA Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 (your time) | $165 | $3,250 | $99-$500 | $500 |
| Setup time | Hours/week ongoing | Days | Weeks (hiring) | Hours | 30-min call |
| Works 24/7 | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adapts in real time | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Re-engages lapsed customers | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Website included | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Monthly reporting & insights | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Strategic insights | ✕ | ✕ | Limited | ✕ | ✓ |
DIY
- Monthly cost$0 (your time)
- Setup timeHours/week ongoing
- Works 24/7✕
- Adapts in real time✕
- Re-engages lapsed customers✕
- Website included✕
- Monthly reporting & insights✕
- Strategic insights✕
Zapier
- Monthly cost$165
- Setup timeDays
- Works 24/7✓
- Adapts in real time✕
- Re-engages lapsed customers✕
- Website included✕
- Monthly reporting & insights✕
- Strategic insights✕
Receptionist
- Monthly cost$3,250
- Setup timeWeeks (hiring)
- Works 24/7✕
- Adapts in real time✓
- Re-engages lapsed customers✕
- Website included✕
- Monthly reporting & insights✕
- Strategic insightsLimited
Generic Chatbot
- Monthly cost$99-$500
- Setup timeHours
- Works 24/7✓
- Adapts in real time✕
- Re-engages lapsed customers✕
- Website included✕
- Monthly reporting & insights✕
- Strategic insights✕
BEPRA Growth
- Monthly cost$500
- Setup time30-min call
- Works 24/7✓
- Adapts in real time✓
- Re-engages lapsed customers✓
- Website included✓
- Monthly reporting & insights✓
- Strategic insights✓
less than a Sydney receptionist
weekly back to your business
buy from the first responder
of these includes a website
Different businesses, same direction.
BEPRA delivers value across small business industries. Click any industry to see specific numbers.
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