Afterhour voice mail
The infamous "after-hours" voicemail!
For those who may not be familiar, an "after-hours" voicemail is a message left by someone who is calling a business or organization outside of regular business hours. This can be frustrating for the person receiving the message, as they may not be able to respond immediately.
Here's a sample script for an after-hours voicemail:
"Hello, you've reached [Business Name] after hours. Our regular business hours are [list hours]. If you're calling outside of these hours, please leave a message with your name, number, and a brief message. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience."
Some tips for creating an effective after-hours voicemail:
- Clearly state your business hours: Make sure to include your regular business hours in the message so that callers know when they can expect a response.
- Provide a clear call to action: Encourage callers to leave a message with their name, number, and a brief message. This will help you respond more efficiently.
- Keep it concise: Try to keep the message brief and to the point. You don't want to overwhelm the caller with too much information.
- Be friendly and professional: Remember to be friendly and professional in your tone. This will help set a positive tone for your business.
Here's an example of a more creative after-hours voicemail:
"Hello, you've reached [Business Name] after hours. We're not here right now, but we're just a phone call away. If you're calling outside of our regular business hours, please leave a message with your name, number, and a brief message. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for reaching out, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!"
Remember to always check your voicemail regularly, even outside of business hours, to ensure that you're responding to messages in a timely manner.