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Now repeat that same message in your voicemail using your secondary language. Here, we have chosen Spanish:
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So in January, the bank offered employees who didn't need voice mail to interact with clients a choice to ditch it.
State your name clearly so the caller knows they have the right number. 3 of the messages I heard last month were missing his/her name.
Customers expect professional treatment from your business at all times, even from a prerecorded business voicemail greeting. Provide a good impression of your business and yourself through the simple act of recording a professional voicemail message. It only takes a few minutes of your time and can impact your business for the better.
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“Thanks for calling (insert company name), where your dream is our destination. I’m helping another customer at the moment, but please leave your name and number, and I’ll return your call.”
Other employees can set up extension mailboxes individually; however, an office administrator can set up two or more mailboxes and navigate between them.
Welcome to Business 1300 where our mission is to make your business even more outstanding. Please hold the line and one of our representatives will be with you shortly.
Do not ask people to email you. Sometimes it is easier to discuss important matters or in-depth topics in person via the telephone to ensure solid communication between two people. Although, it is ok to provide your email address within your greeting to allow your callers to determine if the subject matter is email-able. Leave it up to them. NEWS 5 Common Myths about Call Centers The Complete Collection of Cliché Famous Documents Throughout History Related Articles 5 Tips to Create a Professional Voicemail Greeting and What Not To Do Contact Sales | 843.806.3983 Support | 866.766.5050
18. “Happy holidays! [I’m, the team at X company is] away until [date], however, we’ll make sure to call you back straight away when we return. If your request is urgent, email [emergency contact] at [email address]. Thanks, and have a wonderful [day, week].”
Recent statistics from Forbes magazine show that 80 percent of callers sent to voicemail do not leave messages because they don’t think they’ll even be heard.
Put some thought into your message before you hit “record.” It takes very little time to write a script for yourself to read as you record your greeting. Reading off a script eliminates unnecessary pauses, “ums” and “ahs.”
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Last but not least a slogan or branding: this is really more important for new customers and people that are calling or leaving a voicemail for the first time rather than returning ones (though it helps a little with them too!). A catchy phrase makes it easier for people to remember your name and recognize you when you give them a call back.
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Write down your message before you record it. When reading it back, ask yourself: Does it make sense? Does it contain the right information? Is it grammatically correct? Is it clear? Is it positive and polite?