A 24/7 front desk for Charlottetown businesses — never miss a call.
Key takeaways
- We work with Charlottetown-area businesses — barbers, salons, trades, med spas, gyms and cafes — done-for-you and fully remote. Nothing to install.
- A 24/7 virtual receptionist answers every call and books the job, even after hours, on weekends and during your busiest stretches.
- You get the whole stack from one vendor: answering, online booking with reminders, Google review requests and automation that follows up on every lead.
- Flat pricing, bilingual EN/FR service, plus a free demo and a free Automation Audit before you pay anything.
If you run a local business in Charlottetown, your phone is your front door. But you can't cut hair, run a job site, or work the espresso machine and answer every call at the same time — and the data says most local businesses answer only about 37.8% of their calls live. The other ~62% ring out. Adventure Movement Studio fixes that for you: a done-for-you 24/7 front desk, online booking, review engine and automation, built and run by one vendor so you can stay on the work in front of you.
We're not a local office and we won't pretend to be. We work with Charlottetown-area businesses remotely, set everything up for you, and keep it running. Here's exactly what that looks like.
Who we help in Charlottetown
Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island and the hub for the whole Island's service economy. If customers reach you by phone or expect to book online, we can help. We work with:
- Barbershops and hair & beauty salons — book appointments and fill last-minute gaps.
- Trades — plumbers, electricians, HVAC, roofers and contractors who are out on jobs all day.
- Med spas, clinics and dental — capture new-patient calls and cut down on no-shows.
- Gyms, studios and wellness — handle sign-ups and class bookings around the clock.
- Cafes, restaurants and local retail — take reservations and answer questions without leaving the counter.
- Auto shops and home services — quote, schedule and follow up without picking up the phone mid-job.
Never miss a call: your 24/7 front desk
An always-on AI receptionist picks up every call, day or night, answers common questions, and books the appointment straight into your calendar. It never takes a lunch break and never lets a second caller ring out while you're already on the line. This matters because a missed call is almost never a callback — roughly 85% of people who hit voicemail never try again, and about 62% simply call a competitor instead. Industry analysis pegs the average revenue lost to missed calls at around $126,000 a year per small business. For the moments a call still slips through, missed-call text-back fires an instant "Sorry we missed you, how can we help?" — and since 78% of customers buy from whoever responds first, that text keeps the caller from dialing the next shop.
Online booking and automatic reminders
Phone tag costs you customers. We set up online booking so people can schedule themselves 24/7 — which matters because around 40% of appointments get booked after hours and 94% of people are more likely to choose a business that offers online booking. Then we add automatic text and email reminders before each appointment, which can cut no-shows by roughly a third. Fewer empty chairs, fewer wasted slots, and a calendar that fills itself while you sleep.
More Google reviews, on autopilot
On Prince Edward Island, word of mouth still wins — and these days that word of mouth lives on Google. About 75% of consumers regularly read online reviews, 81% use Google to do it, and 71% won't even consider a business rated under three stars. Our 5-star Review Engine automatically asks happy customers for a Google review at the right moment, routes any unhappy feedback to you privately first, and helps you climb the local map pack so more Charlottetown customers find you before they find the competition.
Automate the busywork
Beyond the phone, we automate the repetitive admin that eats your evenings: new-lead follow-ups, no-show win-backs, appointment confirmations, review requests and simple FAQ replies. The speed-to-lead numbers are stark — responding within five minutes makes a lead up to 21 times more likely to qualify than waiting even half an hour. Automation hits that window every time, so leads don't go cold while you're busy. If you want the full picture, our guide on how to automate your small business walks through it step by step.
Bilingual EN/FR service
Prince Edward Island has a long Acadian and francophone history. Nearly 13% of Islanders speak French, and the province has had a French Language Services Act since 2013. Your front desk can greet and help callers in English or French, so you never lose a francophone customer because of the language they happened to call in. It's a simple edge most local competitors don't offer.
Transparent pricing snapshot
No quotes to chase and no surprises. Here's the whole menu:
| Service | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Website | Fast, modern site built to convert | $1,500 one-time |
| 24/7 Front Desk | AI receptionist answers & books every call | $497/mo |
| 5-star Review Engine | Automatic Google review requests | $199/mo |
| Social media | Done-for-you posts that stay consistent | $199/mo |
| Business Automation | Lead follow-up, reminders, no-show win-backs | $449/mo |
| Everything bundle | The full stack, best value | $999/mo |
Start with a free demo and a free Automation Audit — you'll see exactly how many calls you're likely missing and what they're worth before you spend a dollar. You can compare the line items any time on our pricing page.
How to get started
It's quick and remote. Three steps:
- Book a free demo. Call the live demo line at +1 (506) 308-9529 or request your demo and hear the AI front desk in action.
- Get your free Automation Audit. We map where calls and leads are leaking and what to fix first — book the audit here.
- Go live. We build and connect everything for you, usually within a few days, and keep it running.
One vendor, the whole stack, done for you — so you can get back to serving Charlottetown.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Charlottetown businesses?
Yes. We work with Charlottetown-area service businesses across Prince Edward Island — barbers, salons, plumbers, roofers, med spas, gyms, cafes, auto shops and more. Everything is delivered remotely and done-for-you, so there is nothing to install and no software for you to manage. You keep doing the work; we make sure every call is answered and every lead is followed up.
Do I need to be there in person to set this up?
No. The entire setup happens remotely. We handle your phone routing, AI receptionist, online booking and review requests for you, and we walk you through everything on a quick call. You never have to meet anyone in person or sit through a long install. Most owners are up and running without changing how they work day to day.
Is the service available in both English and French?
Yes. Bilingual EN/FR service is available, which matters on Prince Edward Island where nearly 13% of Islanders speak French and the province has run a French Language Services Act since 2013. Your AI front desk can greet and help callers in English or French, so you never lose a francophone customer because of the language they called in.
What does it cost?
Pricing is flat and transparent. A website is $1,500 one-time. The 24/7 Front Desk is $497/mo, the 5-star Review Engine is $199/mo, social media is $199/mo, and Business Automation is $449/mo. The best value is the Everything bundle at $999/mo, which packages the whole stack together. You can start with a free demo and a free Automation Audit before paying anything.
How fast can you set it up?
Most Charlottetown businesses are live within a few days. We start with a free demo and a free Automation Audit, point your phone and booking at the new system, and confirm everything works before you go live. There is no long onboarding because we do the building for you.
Do you serve the rest of Prince Edward Island, Canada and the United States?
Yes. We serve Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford, Cornwall and the rest of Prince Edward Island, and we work with local service businesses across Canada and the United States. Because the service is remote and done-for-you, where you are located does not change how well it works.
Sources
- AIRA — 62% of Business Calls Go Unanswered: The $126K Cost (citing 411 Locals 2024)
- BrightLocal — Local Consumer Review Survey 2024 (review reading and star-rating behavior)
- Zippia — Appointment Scheduling Statistics (online booking preference, after-hours bookings)
- Casey Response — Lead Response Time Statistics: The 5-Minute Rule (Harvard/MIT)
- Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages — PEI's French Language Services Act
- Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie — French speakers in Prince Edward Island
Want this done for you in Charlottetown?
Adventure Movement Studio sets up your front desk, reviews, website and automation — one vendor, done for you. Start with a free demo or a free Automation Audit.