AFTER HOURS MESSAGE

Phone Messages

We all know the disappointment of calling and the phone just keeps ringing. That's where an After Hours Message becomes an essential asset. The After Hours Message will help pacify a disappointed caller so you may still get their business and you may also get a name and contact number to add to your prospect list.

Firstly an After Hours Message tells the caller why the phone has not been picked-up and that you appreciate them calling.

Secondly you can advise the caller of your opening hours and invite them to call back or ring an emergency number.

Thirdly, provided your phones system has the capacity, your After Hours Message can request the caller to leave a name and contact number and reassure them you will return their call.

Here are some examples of an After Hours Message.

Sample After Hours Message: Thank you for calling (Here insert company name) however you have called outside our normal opening hours which are Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon. Please call again during those hours. If you would like to leave a brief message with your name and contact number we will return your call on the next business day. Please record your message after the tone.

Sample Medical Services After Hours Message: You have called (Here insert name of Doctor or Medical Centre) however you have called outside our normal opening hours. If this call concerns an emergency situation please hang up now and call 000 otherwise please call again during our opening hours; Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 9.00am to 12.00 noon. If you would like to leave a brief message with your name and contact number we will return your call during normal opening hours. Please record your message after the tone.