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Welcome to Your New Queens Quay

April 9, 2015/in Business, Co Working, Meeting Rooms, Office Space /by admin

Untitled In a little more than two months – mark your calendars for June 19, 2015 – Queens Quay will officially reopen. Soon we’ll be strolling along the revitalized Queens Quay’s generous pedestrian promenade and riding our bikes down the new Martin Goodman Trail. If you’ve been by the construction site in recent weeks, you’ve already seen the new street taking shape. The streetcars are running. The granite promenades on the north side are almost complete and those on the south side are well underway. The Martin Goodman Trail is also nearing completion and soon we’ll just be applying the finishing touches.

Happy New Year

January 1, 2015/in Business, Co Working, Events, Featured, Marketing, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, workspace /by admin

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2016!

The Rostie Group wishes you the best start to the New Year

Start 2016 off right for your business and take advantage of our professional virtual office and reception services. Every business, no matter what stage it is at can benefit from a corporate address, friendly phone answering and exceptional meeting room space.

https://www.rostiegroup.com/virtual-office-packages

When you find your business is growing, you are hiring more employees and looking for more space, we’ve got you covered! Transition into a full-time coworking space, small private office space or maybe even a team room. The possibilities are endless – and customizable.

http://www.torontomeetings.com/cowork.htm

Start 2016 off right and give your business what it needs to succeed!

Happy Birthday Cynthia!

July 7, 2014/in Business, Co Working, Cowork, coworking, Event Planning, Event Space, Events, Marketing, Meeting Rooms, meetings, Office Space, Offices, Proworking, Staff, Startup, Toronto, toronto meetings, video conferencing, Virtual Office Toronto, workspace /by admin

The team at The Rostie Group would like to wish Cynthia Rostie a very Happy Birthday. We hope she has a wonderful day and is enjoying her travels. We look forward to celebrating with her upon her return!

Prowork with Us!

June 27, 2014/in Business, Co Working, Cowork, coworking, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Offices, Proworking, Toronto, workspace /by admin

Tired of rushing to the coffee shop and grabbing a table to work? Find yourself tipping more often and buying more coffee in order to have a place to call your `office’? Need an office space but don’t want to get tied down to a lease and worry about all the details?

The Rostie Group can help! How about Proworking?

Proworking is a professional and productive solution for all types of professionals ranging from those that are launching their careers to seasoned baby boomers starting a new business and finding their footing in uncharted territory. Imagine working under the same roof as other talented and ambitious professionals. That synergy, flexibility, and affordability is what Proworking is all about. You get to work beside likeminded people and leave the rest of the details to us. We have flexible monthly options that are tailored to your needs.

Proworking is a shared office environment where you don’t have to worry about leasing or contracts. We offer all of our clients a personalized touch, and want to stand by you and support you as you work to grow your business from its infancy or nurture it into your dream. The Rostie Group has combined elements of cafe culture and an innovative and engaging work environment to offer you:

A secure and personal workspace
Access to a wide array of business centre amenities
Packages that work for any budget
No license agreements
Access to a professional environment to conduct/run your business
A prestigious Bay Street address in the south core
Networking opportunities to enhance your business
Access to exciting in-house events that include fun social mixers, professional networking, informative talks, as well as coaching opportunities

Proworking Membership 1 (Option Flex) $250/Month

Access to workspace during business hours (unlimited)
Complimentary coffee
Phone / Internet and WIFI
Access to a locked filing cabinet (additional charges apply)
Telephone (long distance charges apply)
Use of services – photocopier / fax / secretarial (additional charges apply)
Transfer membership to a proworker or friend for only $50.00

Proworking Membership 2 (Option Dedicated) $500/Month

Access to Workspace 24/7
Phone / Internet and WIFI
Access to a locked filing cabinet
Small meeting rooms (5 hours / month)
Telephone (long distance charges apply)
Use of services – photocopier / fax / secretarial (additional charges apply)
Transfer membership to a proworker or friend for only $50.00

Tips every startup can use

May 16, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, Event Space, Marketing, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, Virtual Office Toronto, workspace /by admin

FAST GROWTH IS A GOOD PROBLEM, BUT WITHOUT GUIDELINES AND STRUCTURE, CAN BE A DETRIMENT TO YOUR NEW STARTUP. HERE’S HOW ONE FOUNDER GREW HIS COMPANY, AND WHAT HE LEARNED IN THE PROCESS.

BY MATT EHRLICHMAN

Over the past eight months our company has tripled in size, expanding from 25 employees to 125. During this time we transitioned from working in the basement of my home to a 17,000-square-foot office in Seattle, outgrowing two other temporary spaces in the process.

Growing so rapidly in a short of period time isn’t easy, especially for a young startup, but it was a great experience and learning process. Here are six things we learned during this time of fast growth:

1. YOU ARE PROBABLY OVERLOOKING PARTS OF YOUR BUDGET

It’s crucial to sweat the details and have a very clear understanding of the cash flow curve for your new office. Without a plan, spending can quickly get out of hand.

Take into account both the “people” and the “property” costs surrounding a big move. You must have a clear employee target number and growth timeline. Factor in the costs required to get newcomers hired and up to speed as well.

5 non-digital tips for business growth

May 16, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, coworking, Marketing, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, Virtual Office Toronto, workspace /by admin

5 NON-DIGITAL TIPS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

BY Frances Dickens

SMEs are constantly searching for the next technological advancement but digital isn’t the sole driver of business success.

Here are five non-digital tips for growing your business.

1. Stay true to your values

Clients and consumers want to do business with companies whose values they can respect and share in. Work out early what your company’s values are and make sure they underpin everything you do. This includes being prepared to turn business away if you are not 100 per cent certain you can deliver the deal.

Refusing business may seem like madness for a growing company but why compromise your values for the sake of a quick buck? Repeat business and recommendations are real drivers of growth but they come through staying true to your values and remembering that you are only as good as your last deal.

2. Reinvent sectors with a poor reputation

Identifying new areas of growth can be tricky, however, existing sectors such as estate agencies and payday loans are crying out for a fresh approach. Introducing a radically different business model that delivers what customers want is key. We launched Astus in 2003 when media barter had a “dodgy” image because the way it was done left many advertisers out of pocket. We changed the business model to deliver the advertiser’s side of the deal before taking payment. This removed the risk for them and so persuaded some to give our approach a chance. Changing perceptions of a sector involves rebuilding trust one deal at a time but it is possible to do.

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How to be more productive in the meeting room

May 15, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, Event Space, Marketing, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, Virtual Office Toronto /by admin

5 TIPS FOR MAKING MEETINGS MORE PRODUCTIVE – Lou Orfanos

Whether taking place over the phone, online or face-to-face, meetings are where deals are made, decisions agreed, and relationships with clients and colleagues strengthened.

Yet, despite offering many benefits, they can also be a big drain on workers’ time if they aren’t managed effectively or organised with a clear purpose.

A study by Epson and the Centre for Economics and Business Research suggests that less than half of the time Brits spend in meetings is actually productive. With the average worker in meetings for four hours a week, the impact of unproductive meetings can be substantial. In the UK, estimates suggest that unproductive meetings could be costing the economy as much as £26bn each year.

Here are five tips for having more productive meetings.

1. Be prepared

As any good businessman will tell you, preparation is the key to success and meetings are no different. Whether you’re attending a weekly catch-up or pitching to a big-name prospect, it’s important to have a back-up plan in place in case the session doesn’t go as expected. For instance, if you are due to give a presentation but your PC won’t turn on, it could be game over, but if your files are saved on a USB stick or stored in the cloud, you can simply switch to another machine.

When presenting, practice really does make perfect. It is well worth taking the time to rehearse what you want to say so that you can see how much time you will need to say it. If you keep running over or find yourself being repetitive, you can cut down on your slides or how long you spend on each item and prioritise the points that you want people to remember.

Marketing tips for small businesses

May 15, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, coworking, Marketing, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, Virtual Office Toronto /by admin

BE IMAGE CONSCIOUS AND FLEXIBLE: MARKETING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. IT IS ESSENTIAL YOU THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT THE IMAGE YOU WANT TO PROJECT AND SPEND TIME ON A MARKETING PLAN – BY JAMES CAAN

Marketing is essential for the success of any business. It doesn’t matter how great the product or service you are offering is if nobody knows about it. You need to market every strand of your business – and that includes yourself.

Businesses are built by people and their success is dependent on the quality of those people. Both you and your employees represent your company so it is essential you think about the image you are projecting. When creating and implementing your marketing plan, it is important to think about your branding and how you want your business to be perceived, both in the short and longer term. Here are my key tips for successfully marketing a small business.

Meeting Room Special: Book One, Get One 50% off

May 14, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, Cowork, coworking, Event Space, Events, Marketing, Meeting Rooms, meetings, Office Space, Offices, Toronto, toronto meetings, video conferencing /by admin

After a long and dreary winter, we are ready to celebrate SUMMER. We are excited to be offering a summer special for meeting room reservations.

Book your meeting online with one click!

During July and August, when you book one meeting room, you get the second one for 50% off. Simply book both your meetings at the same time and get 50% off the second one. Please note that the discount is applied to a second meeting reservation of equal or lesser value and does not include catering or AV requirements.

The Rostie Group is Toronto’s premier mid-sized meetings and conference centre and boutique provider of fully furnished personal and shared workspaces including virtual offices, team rooms, workstations, pro and coworking spaces as well as event spaces. Situated at Bay and Queen’s Quay in the city’s thriving south core, our experienced and professional staff are always on hand and dedicated to your business success.

Please feel free to contact our team if you would like to take advantage of this limited time offer or if you have any questions. We can be reached at 416-214-1840 or meetings@rostiegroup.com

Working on the Go? 5 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Device

May 14, 2014/0 Comments/in Business, Co Working, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Toronto /by admin

Published Tuesday, May 13th, 2014, by Jo Disney – News and Features Editor, U.K. (Officing Today)

With mobile working and BYOD becoming the norm, the question of security is nudging its way ever higher up the priority list.

We live in a world where there are more mobile devices than people. Research suggests that soon, the average person will carry 1.5 mobile devices (although, you’re probably already on 2 or 3 yourself).

The question is, in a world obsessed by mobile technology, how do you keep your devices safe and secure?

We’re not just talking viruses. Shoulder-to-shoulder working in coffee shops, walking to the station or leaving your laptop in the car can leave you open to the risk of theft. How do you protect against theft? And if your device is stolen, how do you keep sensitive data locked away?