Here are 5 sample scripts for business voicemail greetings that will make you and your company look personable, knowledgeable, and professional. And here are some sample voicemail greeting scripts for doctors, lawyers, and dentists, in case you're not looking for business greetings.
I’d bet good money that most voicemails never get played. Instead, they just sit there serving as extra “missed call” notifications, letting you know to call or text back whoever bothered to leave you the message in the first place.
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So what should you do if you’ve got a voicemail that’s really worth saving? The solution involves some free software and an affordable purchase, but it’s doable. Here’s how:
6. After the message has played, you’ll be given some options for what to do with the message e.g. delete or save it, etc. along with the corresponding number to press.
Continue to follow the instructions to complete setting up your voicemail greeting.
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So with that being said, a simple message such as this may be just what you’re looking for:
Here are 5 sample business voicemail greeting scripts that will leave a positive and personable impression on your callers.
Finally get an answering machine. Now how does this thing work? Hmmm. Press record button, I did that, and the light should be on. I wonder why it’s not working right. Hmmmm, I wonder what this button does……
Change your voicemail password: Go to Settings > Phone > Change Voicemail Password, then enter the new password.
Check for outages and troubleshoot problems with your home phone or internet service.
If you’re ready to go the professional direction, congratulations! Here are some websites you can use to hire a service to record your greeting.
Written by Jeff Hoffman @mjhoffman
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"When closing your voicemail, say that if you do not hear from them in three days, you promise to call back. Three days later, start your voicemail (or live call if you reach the person) with, 'As promised, I am calling again to share...' Close with, 'If you haven't had a chance to return my call, I promise to call back in two days.' Two days later, call back and open with, 'As promised, I am calling back...' The message you are sending is that you keep your promises!"
So what's the point? Should salespeople even bother with voicemails? Absolutely, and here's why.