Visual voicemail on a Skype for Business desktop phone, Skype for Business app, or the Lync client for Mac.
An increasing number of self-employed Americans today manage more than one business. Sometimes the craziness of it all can seem to be a bit ovewhelming, especially when incoming cell phone calls can’t be distinguished as being for one business or the other. Many times it is just best to know in advance what a call is about, so that you can be prepared to handle the matter. This is where using current voicemail technology can make life a lot simpler.
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24.Hello, you’ve called [X company]. We are currently unable to take your call. Please visit our company website at [company website URL] to speak to chat with a representative, or email us at [X email address]. If you’d like us to call you back, please leave your name and phone number, and our team will get in touch with you within 24 hours.
Microsoft Voicemail (formerly called Unified Messaging or UM) is a service available for Skype for Business enterprise voice (telephone) users. Voicemail messages are delivered to your Outlook inbox and include an audio file with the contents of the message as well as a text transcription.
Hi, my name is Dew Tinnin. I'm a speaker, sales coach and consultant, and CEO of Skillway. I live in Nashville, TN with my husband, Shane, and our dog, Peanut. My stepson, Spencer, attends St. Cloud State University. I enjoy reading, running and traveling. BlogArchives (List of All Posts) Subscribe Via Email About Dew Work with MeSales Coaching Executive Coaching Sales Training Sales Consulting Speaking Testimonials Contact Me Client Login About Scholarship Entertainment Scholarship About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions How Do I Create a Professional Voicemail Greeting? Join the Community Misty Amber Brighton
Hello, you have reached Dr. X. Right now, I am with a patient, so I’m unable to respond to your call immediately. If you need help with a prescription, call number Y. If you need to book/modify an appointment, call number z. Please, leave your name, and phone number and reasons for calling.
11. “Hello! You’ve reached [company name] support line. We’ll be happy to help with your inquiry. In the meantime, have you checked out our [website, help forum, etc.]? It may have the answer you’re looking for. If not, leave your name, number and reason for your call. We’ll reach out to you within the day. Thanks for calling [company name].” Sometimes, a caller likes to find the answer to their own questions. Let them discover by directing them to your website or help forum if you have one.
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77% of people believe that a phone call is the most efficient way to get business done. But have you got the right call handling protocols in place?
In this article, we’ll discuss why a voicemail greeting is important for your business and show you how to set one up with just a few simple steps.
This is exactly why you need to create such a voicemail that lets your prospects analyze it and give their details for you to reach out to them.
Instead of having the typical “You’ve reached ABA Corporation. Please leave your message after the beep”, make it unique and interesting.
With all of these things to think about for a short 20-second voicemail, you might be feeling a little bit overwhelmed. We promise it’s actually is much simpler than it sounds.
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9. "Hey, this is [your name]. Thanks for reaching out. I'm busy at the moment, but if you leave your name, number, and message, I'll return your call.”
If the you haven't changed your personal greeting, a default system greeting will be played for callers. For example, "Please leave a message for John Smith. After the tone, please record your message. When you finish recording hang-up or press the pound key for more options."
The next key element is giving a short reason or apology for being unable to take the call. Make sure to say something quick and concise like: “We are sorry to miss your call, but we are assisting others or away from our desk.”