The number of remote workers has been rapidly increasing over the past five years, and in early 2020, 3.4% of U.S. workers worked remotely, accounting for millions of individuals.  Today, the coronavirus crisis has increased the need for remote work in almost every business. As businesses across the world faced immediate and unprecedented in-office shutdowns […]

It may not come as a surprise to you at this point, but the Tresta team is officially practicing social distancing and working from home. There are some positive aspects to working from home. For instance, you’re not disrupted as much throughout the day (unless there are children present) and you get to play with […]

Virtual phone systems come with an array of benefits that make them appealing to plenty of business owners. They are much less expensive for businesses and they can be added through a quick install app on employees’ personal phones instead of requiring the business to purchase additional devices.  High-quality virtual phone systems also come with […]

We’ve just kicked off a new partnership with upside, a podcast devoted to startup investing outside of Silicon Valley, hosted by Jay Clouse and Eric Hornung. Jay Clouse is the founder of Unreal Collective, creator of Freelancing School, and freelancing instructor for Linkedin Learning/Lynda.com. Eric Hornung is an associate at RKCA Services, LLC, providing financial […]

A salesperson’s interaction with a potential client is often the only human contact a customer has with your business. Your sales team is a key component in managing customer expectations and perceptions. Equipping your sales team with the means to communicate and adapt to a client’s needs is essential to their success. Virtual phone systems have redefined the way businesses […]

This month, we’re excited to be a featured partner on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition. Bilyeu has been named one of the world’s most influential people, and a recent entrepreneur of the year. Why we think you’ll like it: Tom’s mission to positively impact people’s vision of wellness is supported not […]

That’s a wrap! In January, we launched the Ring In 2020 Sweepstakes and gave away 1 year of complimentary Tresta service to weekly winners through February. While we received an overwhelming response of interest and submissions, ultimately 7 winners were randomly selected and onboarded with the full suite of Tresta’s virtual phone features.  Our lucky […]

Last weekend, our team attended the 2020 Addys for the American Advertising Federation, and took away an award in the Online/Interactive category for the new Tresta website, which launched in late 2019. We were so proud of our team and the work that went into the new website, and thrilled to have the work recognized […]

When you’re starting a business, it’s normal to want to simplify things as much as possible and to cut costs wherever you can. You’ve got limited resources, you’ve got a limited budget, and every dollar counts. This is one reason why many small business owners wind up using their personal number as their business phone […]

Almost without fail, whenever you call enterprise-level businesses, you’re almost certain to hear some sort of disclaimer alerting you to the fact that your call is or may be recorded and that this is for quality assurance purposes? Sound familiar?  Call recording can be incredibly advantageous for a number of different reasons and for businesses […]

When your customers interact with you, you want every second of their experience to be memorable in the best way possible. It’s important to find ways to communicate your brand effectively so that it will be memorable, which can help customer retention rates in the long run. Creating branded phone experiences is a good start. […]

Tresta, a leading virtual phone system provider, announces a partnership with Domi Station, a non-profit startup incubator and coworking space. With Domi Station housing and supporting startups and entrepreneurs in the Tallahassee area, Tresta will contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by serving as a business communication resource for Domi Station and its program participants. Tresta […]

Some people dread getting a new phone number because then they have to share it. Sharing a new phone number feels a lot like starting over, so it can be difficult to know where to begin.  One thing is certain: now, more than ever, you’ll need to update your contact information in a variety of […]

Twenty years ago, somebody would have thought you were crazy if you talked about entrepreneurship the way some people do now. It’s a chance to earn more while you see more, potentially traveling the world! Or at least while you can work from home and take the afternoon away from the office to get your […]

We’re moving into a new decade (according to *some* — see: Farmers’ Almanac’s take), and as we do, it’s important to remember that we need to move our businesses into the new age, too.  Year-over-year, there are changes in the market, in technology, and even in consumer behavior that need to be taken into account […]

Have you ever thought about breaking off on your own and starting something new? A business that’s truly yours, run exactly how you want and offering something great to your potential customers?  There’s no time like the present to get started. In the third quarter of 2016 alone, after all, 240,000 businesses opened their doors […]