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16. Hi, you’ve reached [X Business Name]. Our regular business hours are [State opening hours]. If you need to reach someone immediately, please call [contact’s name] at [cell phone number]. If not, leave your name and contact information and a representative will get back to you when we re-open.
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* Share voicemail, forward voicemail and reply to phone calls by email, SMS or a direct voicemail.
Do you find yourself putting pen to paper, staring blankly at the wall, searching for just what to say? Well, know that it happens to the best of us. To help you out, we’ve included some voicemail greeting samples for you to look at. Both the 10 formal and 10 informal samples should give you the prompting you need to start crafting your own voicemail script.
5. Catch their attention: “Hey, there! This is [your name]. Please leave me a message with your name, number, and the reason you’re calling. If you also tell me [insert random fact] I’ll be sure to move you to the top of my call list.
Website: https://www.amazingvoice.com/blog/10-best-professional-voicemail-greetings
4. "Hello, you've reached [your name and title]. I'm currently out on parental leave until [date]. In the meantime, please direct all phone calls to [alternate contact name] at [phone number] and emails to [email address]. Thanks, and I'll see you in [month you'll be back in the office]."
Some phones, tablets, guides, settings and other features will be unvavailable or incorrect.
Be unique in your voicemail greetings, add a human touch when creating the message.
Hello. This is Chris. John and Mike aren’t here right now, but if you leave a message, they’ll get back to you as soon as they can.
Typically, a good business voicemail greeting should comprise the following elements:
I’m out walking my donkey but as soon as I get my ass back in I’ll call you back. Leave me a message.
Press the Program ButtonScroll to Phone Setup and press Enter (it’s the center navigation button)Scroll up to VoiceMail Setup and press EnterScroll up or down to access individual settings
14. "Hello, you've reached the Sales Department at [Company name]. All of our representatives are currently helping clients [insert goal such as, 'achieve 40% growth through streamlining HR operations'] and are unable to take your call. Please leave your name, company, and phone number and we'll give you a call back ASAP. Thank you!"
Changing Voicemail Settings or Greetings from Your Phone or Mobile App
With most businesses closing for at least the Christmas-New Year break, it’s important to be prepared and know how to change the messages your prospects and customer hear when they call your business during that period.
The VirtualPBX Feature Codes, for instance, let users dial *97 to reach their personal voicemail boxes.