Leaving A Message On The Speakerphone

By:James Monahan

With America always on the go, people do not often stay at home or at their office. They can either be reached through their mobile phones or even their blackberry especially those who are “corporatish.”

One old fashion way of reaching a person, which is still being used today is leaving a message in a speakerphone. The messages can be accessed by the person through outside line by using special codes that he or she will only know.

One of the fun ways of having these speakerphones is formulating messages that will introduce you or your business.

Speakerphone greeting messages at home phones are much more relaxed and fun as compared to those being used in the corporate world. Some inject a little joke on these greetings while others only reveal the number and not the name of the speakerphones owner.

Formal and Informal

As mentioned before, messages in speakerphones at the office are much more formal than the ones being used at home. They often contain a greeting, a mention of the name of the company, the person’s designation and the contact details if there are any.

The speakerphone greeting will also contain a request to leave a message and contact details plus the promise of feedback as soon as they are able. The standard greeting runs like this.

“Hi! You have reached the office of Lisa Jackson, corporate counsel for X Inc. I am out of the office right now. Kindly leave your contact numbers and message after the beep and I will get back to you as soon as I can.”

Speakerphone greetings being used at home, on the other hand, contain the standard number of the phone, the name of the homeowner and the request for a message and contact details. Speakerphone greeting often run like this,

“Hi! You have reached the Jackson residence at (telephone number). We are not at home right now. Please leave a message and we will get back to you.”

Though some people would like some anonymity and will only include their numbers, most include the name of the family in residence as this will help your caller determine if they are calling the right number.

Besides, this will lessen the amount of speakerphone messages that you will read as your message has already prevented callers with the wrong number from leaving any message.

Fit It With The Environment

Just in case you are starting to formulate your own message or you are thinking of changing the speakerphone greeting that you have already recorded, here are some points that you can consider about speakerphone messages.

If the speakerphone greeting will be used in the office, keep it in a formal format. When in the home, you can be as creative as you want. Some people’s speakerphone greetings even put jokes, making it appear that they are already answering the phone call and not just a speakerphone message.

In recording the speakerphone greeting, it is important that you keep the tone of your voice friendly and warm. This will reassure the callers and will encourage them to leave their contact details.

Besides some clients judge the company and your capabilities as a representative of that company in a variety of ways. What if they use the speakerphone greeting that you composed? At least by keeping it formal but friendly, you have already established yourself as a professional.

Digg del.icio.us Blink Stumble Spurl Reddit Netscape Furl

Article keywords: speakerphone, answering machine, telephone, message, phonemail

Article Source: http://www.articles2k.com

James Monahan is the owner and Senior Editor of
SpeakerphoneNet.com and writes expert
articles about speakerphones.

Top Technology Articles
1). Sound Proofing Techniques By : Barney Garcia Are you frequently disturbed by different sounds entering your room while you are working or sleeping? It is then time for you to take a look into the different sound proofing techniques.
2). The Market for Used Business Phone System Equipment By : Kingston Amadan Business phone systems and the companies who sell them exist in a world all their own. The competition is stiff, with several different retailers and wholesalers carrying the same brands. The competition for used and refurbished business phones and business phone systems is even fiercer, as many companies are searching for equipment that can be used to expand their current system.
3). Amazing Tips To Successfully Convince Anyone By : kritika Excellent convincing skills is one of the most important abilities to possess in today's Intelligent world. We need the support and cooperation of
4). Elevator Action By : James Monahan Elevators are enclosure or platforms that are operated by cables, motors and other equipment or accessories enabling the vertical shaft to go up and down, and transport people, freight or both.
5). Competition Is Best Kept to Yourself By : Rhoberta Shaler, PhD The need to win drives your mind into the future and away from the matters at hand. This is a problem. Are you 'playing golf' at work? Ri
6). Pagers - How Do They Work? By : Trevor Dumbleton How do those beeping things work that people carry around on their belts? There are several types of pagers but, basically, it’s all done by good, old- fashioned radio waves. Someone sends you a text message with a touch-tone phone – or it can also be sent by email – and the message is forwarded to the thing on your belt, which then emits a beep or vibration to tell you you’ve got a message.
7). Science changes, shouldn't our theology? By : Terry Dashner Science changes, shouldn’t our faith?Terry Dashner……………….Faith Fellowship Church PO Box 1586 Broken Arrow, OK 74013Since basic science
8). What Makes A Good Media Story? By : Robert F. Abbott Media relations can be difficult, but also rewarding. And the lessons we learn from working with newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online
9). The Romance Calendar – Romance isn’t just for Holidays and S By : Heidi Richards, Chief Goddess Ooh I need romance babe , I hope you know it's trueHope you need romance babe, Just like I do too… Okay, it’s not exactly the same ly
10). The Decision: A True Story By : Dr. Dorree Lynn Part Three Of A Series On Psychotherapy Once you have made the decision to find help, be wary of "fast-food solutions," the "McDonalds" type of psycho

New Technology Articles
1). Which Online Gaming Console Is The Best? By : Gregg Hall Computers used to be the only way to access the internet and game online, now you can hook up most gaming consoles. Access to other gamers through the internet has brought gaming to another level, making competition for the best gaming console fierce.
2). Solar Powered Car By : Tom Wood Is it possible to power your car with solar electricity?
3). HDTV Introduction By : DavidZ Are you looking to buy a HDTV? Take a look at our guide to find out what HDTV is about. 1. What does HDTV stand for? High Definition Television 2. What is HTDV? It is a new technology and way of filming that has a higher bit depth resolution and gives you a sense or realism while watching the program. Sports are one of the leading industries in high definition programming.
4). Perform Conference Calls Without Having Prior Reservations By : Amporn Saechin Other teleconferencing services allow subscribers to perform conference calls without having prior reservations. If you're looking for conference bridgeline services or conference recording services, I highly recommend e-Teleconferencing. Unlike other automated teleconferencing services, ReadyConference gives you a permanent dial-in number and passcode you can use any time, from anywhere - 24/7.
5). Amazing Communications By : Analeese Burnabaker As history has progressed and technology has continued to advance, life has become full of more and more good things. Without a doubt, one of the best things that our society has gained from the advances of technology is communications. Consider for a few moments all of the amazing forms of communications that have made your life easier and more full.
6). A Look At Cordless Phones By : Angel Estrella Cordless phones, also known as portable telephones, use a wireless handset in order to communicate with the phone’s base, which is connected to a telephone landline. In order for cordless phones to function properly, they must be used within a specified proximity to the base. Most individuals find that they can use their cordless phones throughout the house or in the yard without interruption.
7). Send Greetings For Better Communication By : CD Mohatta Greetings are probably as old as the civilization. People always greet each other whenever they meet or talk. A good morning, hello, how are you, how are things at your end, etc are some of the common ways to begin the conversation. A greeting in everyday life connects us better with another person. One generally does not immediately come to the subject matter without a greeting in almost all meetings.
8). Pagers - How Do They Work? By : Trevor Dumbleton How do those beeping things work that people carry around on their belts? There are several types of pagers but, basically, it’s all done by good, old- fashioned radio waves. Someone sends you a text message with a touch-tone phone – or it can also be sent by email – and the message is forwarded to the thing on your belt, which then emits a beep or vibration to tell you you’ve got a message.
9). Palm Treo: Getting Started With Your New Treo Smartphone By : Christopher Meinck Copyright 2006 Christopher Meinck Getting Started With a Palm Treo Smartphone For many, adding a Palm Treo smartphone to their life is an exciting time. Most are coming from a traditional cellphone and the capabilities of a smartphone never seize to amaze. The Palm Treo features a large color LCD screen, full keyboard and software for syncing your personal data with your PC or Mac.
10). Cheap Prepaid Calling Card - Making The Work For You By : Melissa Wayan So most prepaid calling cards are cheap prepaid calling cards. I mean when you think about it, the calling cards really are significantly cheaper than the cost of calling from a landline. My parents pay around 20 cents a minute to call me and I have found calling cards from the United States to Venezuela for a low at 3 cents a minute. I found most of these online.