In sales, immediate communication with your prospects and current customers is important. Being available to answer questions or further negotiate a deal allows your clients to feel secure and more apt to purchase from you. But what if you can’t answer the phone when they call? Make sure you have a voicemail system set up so your clients have the opportunity to leave you a message.
While covering all of the relevant information, aim to keep your voicemail to about 20 seconds. You definitely should not ever record a business voicemail longer than 30 seconds, and anything less than 10 seconds will typically mean that you are either speaking too quickly or aren’t providing all of the required information.

31. Howdy, you’ve reached [your name]. I’ll be out of the situation of job from [start date] to [end date]. Please toddle away a message and I’ll return your name upon my return. Alternatively, you can be ready to email me at [email address] or name [name] at [phone number] for instant assistance. Thanks for calling!
This is the first contact that your caller will have with your business. The Main Greeting will play automatically, usually after 1-2 rings. You want to make sure this is short and to the point. Customers do not want to hear a lengthy message here, they just want to get to the department or person they are trying to reach. Always include an option for an operator, in case your listed extensions don’t match their needs.