If someone takes the time to call and leave you a voice message, they usually have a reason that they are calling. It does convey a certain level of interest when someone is willing to hop on the phone with you. If they were less interested, they would probably send you an email or fill out a form on your website.
Business voicemail greetings are likely to vary by company. Consider these specifics to create a professional voicemail greeting that works for your needs.
.
2. Mention Hours of Operation Upfront. Most callers expect their call to be answered. Once they realize that your office is currently closed, the most important piece of information they probably want to know is your standard business hours.
That’s the simple structure of a voicemail greeting. Overall, your greeting should be professional, but the wording can vary depending on the situation. Check out a sample below.
With over 20+ advanced features, no matter the features that your business needs, Business Voice helps keep the phone ringing and your business productive.
6. You have reached [your business]. All of our representatives are currently busy, but if you leave us a detailed message with your name and number we will return your call in the next two hours. Thank you for calling and have a great day.
30. Hi, you’ve reached [your name] at [your company]. I’m unavailable right now on official duties. But if you leave your name and number and a brief message on why you are calling, I will call you back at the earliest opportunity.
Anyone who’s struggled to recall the correct password for their voicemail system in order to retrieve new messages probably has thought there has to be a better way.
It’s important that your voicemail makes a good impression and conveys professionalism to anyone who calls. Here at UniTel Voice, we specialize in helping business owners set up a virtual voicemail system that not only helps them sound professional but also keeps them connected with voicemail-to-email and voicemail transcription (voice-to-text) technology.
Cox Business only masks caller id upon your request, and there is no upfront or recurring charge for this service. If you are unsure about whether or not your caller id is masked, contact a Cox representative. If your caller id is masked on your phone lines, you will need to follow this process to initialize and check your voice mailboxes:
33. Hello, you’ve reached [X company]. We’re currently closed to celebrate [X holiday], but we’ll be back on [X date]. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message so our team can get back to you when we return.
4. From the Account Overview page. Select (+) from the My digital phone section. Select Manage my plan. From the My Phone Service page, scroll to My voicemail and select Set up voicemail.
Set-up and Listen to Voice Mail - Skype for Business (SFB) for Mac. For instructions on setting-up and listening to voicemail on Skype for Business (SFB) for Mac select the following options: Listen to Voice Mail in Outlook; SFB Voice Access Commands; Reset Your Voice Mail PIN; Using Your Skype for Business Phone
39. Thank you for calling. I apologize for missing your call. I’m busy right now, but if you leave your name, number and message, I will return your call as soon as possible.
6. "Hi, this is [your name]. I'm either on a call or away from my desk. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I'll get back to you. Thank you.
What voice do you want to convey when speaking with customers? This may be professional, casual, or even humorous.
You have reached (Your Name) at (Your Business). I was unable to take your call, but if you leave a brief message I’ll call you back as soon as possible.