13. Hello, you’ve reached [business name]. All of our team members are busy at the moment, but if you leave a brief message, someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Many busy businesses utilize auto attendant greetings to make a great first impression, however, if your business relies on the personal touch of a live receptionist, it is important to have a plan in place when that position is unstaffed. Make sure your voicemail greeting contains the useful information that your receptionist would normally provide. This could include: location & directions, office hours, website URL, or social media info, as well as any pertinent company information.
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Hi, this is [your name] of [your business]. I’m currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message, and I will contact you as soon as possible. Thanks. Always: Answer your phone whenever possible. … Sometimes: Put your phone on vibrate mode. … Never: Have an inappropriate voicemail message or hold music. … Do: Return phone calls promptly. … Don’t: Talk over the caller. … Embrace: A professional greeting. … Avoid: Goofy ringtones. How do I leave a good voicemail message?
Website: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/skypeforbusiness/deploy/deploy-enterprise-voice/configure-voice-mail-escape#:~:text=To%20configure%20voice%20mail%20escape%201%20Start%20the,can%20range%20from%200%20milliseconds%20to%208000%20milliseconds.
Displays the name and telephone number of the incoming caller, provided they are not blocking that information.
2. "Hi, you've reached [name] at [company]. If you need a quick response, please shoot me an email at [insert email address] and I'll be in touch by EOD tomorrow.
Here, the ophthalmologist is not in a position to receive a call. However, he/she makes sure the patient’s need is addressed.
In today’s digital-first world, it can be extremely easy to treat things like your business voicemail as an afterthought. Your voicemail has the potential to communicate so much more effectively than its digital counterpart.
As I mentioned above, some words like ‘can’t’ are often mispronounced by non-native speakers and it can sound like a swear word!
4. Humorous Voicemail Greetings. While straightforward is always the safe bet, certain entities can go to the humorous side of voicemail greetings. Before taking this route, consider the type of callers and the persona the recipient is trying to convey.
9. “Hey, it’s [your name] at [your company] – thanks for giving me a call! I can’t wait to chat. Just leave your name, number and I’ll call you back as soon as I have the chance. Better yet, send me a text with the best time to reach you and the reason for your call. Looking forward to hearing from you.” Text communication is becoming much more relevant now. Direct your caller to text you in case they have a question you can answer easier via text. Who knows, they might prefer text messages to phone calls too.
Take the time to make your voice mail greeting sound perfect. Give callers a positive impression. Then be as responsive as you can be to messages that are left for you. This entry was posted in Business, Sales and Marketing, Technology, Voicemail and tagged business tips, office management by Brian Gabriel. Bookmark the permalink.
Displays the name and telephone number of the incoming caller, provided they are not blocking that information.
“Hey, this is [your name] over at [XYZ company]. So anyway I’m about to give in my resignation right now. Please don’t call here again. Just kidding!
This is it. If you are not satisfied with the custom voicemail greeting, then follow the same steps and do it again.
Here are some examples of voicemail greetings for your direct business line that are both personal and professional. Enjoy!
Website: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/skypeforbusiness/hybrid/configure-cloud-voicemail