Phone System for New & Early-Stage Businesses
Talkroute helps new businesses get a professional phone presence fast—so you can take calls confidently as you launch and grow.
Getting Legit Shouldn’t Be Complicated
When you’re starting a new business, phone calls often mean your first customers, partners, or opportunities. But early on, many businesses rely on personal phones or miss calls entirely.
Common challenges new and early-stage businesses face:
- Using a personal number for business calls
- Wanting to look professional from day one
- Missing calls while juggling setup and operations
- Needing something simple that won’t slow you down
A lightweight phone system helps you look established without adding overhead.
A Business Phone System Built for Getting Started
Talkroute is a virtual business phone system designed for new and early-stage businesses that need to move fast.
With Talkroute, you can:
- Get a local or toll-free business number in minutes
- Forward calls to your existing phone
- Set basic call handling rules as you grow
- Use one consistent number across your website, ads, and listings
There’s nothing to install, and you can change your setup as your business evolves.
Built for Real Early-Stage Business Scenarios
Talkroute helps new businesses look professional from day one—without locking you into a system you’ll outgrow.
Just getting started?
Get a real business number without setting up hardware or contracts.
Using your personal phone?
Keep your personal number private while staying reachable.
Things changing fast?
Adjust call routing and settings as your business takes shape.
Working irregular hours?
Control when calls ring and when they go to voicemail.
Set Up Your Phone System in Minutes
Getting started with Talkroute is quick and straightforward. Most new businesses are live in just minutes.
Choose Your Number
Pick a local or toll-free business number that customers can reach easily.
Download Our Apps
Use our desktop and mobile apps to answer calls, check voicemail, and manage your number anywhere.
Configure Your Settings
Set call routing, business hours, and voicemail so calls go exactly where you want.
Go Live Fast
Most businesses are up and running in under 5 minutes.
Why New Businesses Choose Talkroute
No hardware or equipment
Fast, self-guided setup
Flexible call routing
No long-term contracts
The virtual phone system trusted by 100,000+ businesses
Here’s what some of our customers have to say since switching to Talkroute.
An excellent virtual phone system for organizations
– I honestly don’t know how we would go back to taking calls at our desks and hope we never have to. Talkroute rocks!
Robert M.Senior Pastor, Nonprofit
Amazing choice if you are constantly on the go
– For years my team and I have been prisoners at our desks stuck answering calls on old school desk phones. Not anymore!
Andrew G.Managing Partner, Financial Services
Easy to setup & use! Call quality is excellent
– We were able to get the perfect toll free number for our sales team up and running instantly. Customer support is awesome!
Neel P.President, Automotive Repair
Phone System FAQs for New Businesses
Do I need special equipment to get started?
No. Talkroute works with your existing phone—no hardware required.
Can I change my setup later as my business grows?
Yes. You can adjust call routing, hours, and users at any time.
Can I use Talkroute before my business officially launches?
Yes. Many businesses set up Talkroute before launch so they’re ready from day one.
Is there a contract?
No. Talkroute is month-to-month and can be canceled anytime.