This Winter has been a whirlwind – from the Toronto weather, to the amazing events happening in the city! Come and check out what is happening in your Waterfront work community. The Scoop is out! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Social Friday on February 26th and say ‘Hi’ to all the friendly faces around the centre.
Bring the heat! Stir up your most delicious chili and engage your senses by taste testing chili recipes from around the world!
Come out for the food, fun and social networking!
rsvp@rostiegroup.com to confirm your attendance and let us know if you are stirring up a pot!
$5.00 charge for those wishing to taste and judge all the chili recipes .
Great prizes for the chili winners and give-aways will be happening!
Do you remember the 90’s?
If you know what Seinfeld, VCR’s, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, flip phones, Tamagotchi’s or Beanie Babies are, then most likely you lived through the 90’s.
In 1991…
This is what the Apple logo looked like
The Motorola had a wicked antenna
Brad Pitt finally got his big break in one of that year’s biggest hits: Thelma & Louise
The release of Nirvana’s Nevermind signified the start of the Grunge era that would dominate the music scene up to the mid-90’s (We all know what the cover looks like)
The Internet is made available for unrestricted commercial use and the number of computers on the net reaches 1 million (today there are 3.17 billion people online)
1991 is when The Rostie Group was founded to provide businesses and start-ups with the option of smaller, more manageable space. There were 2 locations, one near the Pearson airport as well as downtown Toronto.
Shared workspaces were called ‘hot desks’ instead of ‘coworking’ and boardrooms looked like this:
Believe it or not, The Rostie Group prices were higher in 1991 than they are today!
This marketing poster was the first advertisement for The Rostie Group. We still have the same view, and the same phone number. Pretty sure that guy does not work here anymore though.
The Rostie Group office spaces now start at $350. The ‘Corporate Identity Plan’ is now a ‘Virtual Office’ for remote workers and plans are only $69!
Since it is Throwback Thursday, here is one more of The Rostie Group 90’s Reception, one from the 2000’s and finally from today!
There are still friendly fish tanks around the centre, but we have gotten rid of those amazing white leather couches and dark wood. Are the 90’s back in style yet?!
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1991.html
http://www.statista.com/statistics/273018/number-of-internet-users-worldwide/
All the benefits of a physical office, without having to physically be there! (When you do get lonely though, you are welcome to join us in our coworking space if you need some social interaction and a change of scenery…and coffee!)
Virtual tenants can have all their phone calls answered by on-site receptionists, and mail forwarded to anywhere in the world, from our high profile downtown location. Whether your company is located locally, nationally, or abroad, The Rostie Group’s Virtual Office solution can help you build a truly “borderless” business.
Come visit us to meet your ‘virtual assistant’. We have real people who you will come to know very well, handling all of your mail, greeting your clients on the phone in your company name or in person.
Cut overhead costs by only coming into the office when you need to meet a client who just arrived via Porter airline, for videoconferencing, or having a team meeting. The quaint Baltic, Caspian and Lake Joe rooms boast beautiful views of downtown Toronto.
At The Rostie Group it is all-inclusive. You receive a discounted rate for meeting rooms, the ability to use coworking space and invitations to all networking events, lunch ‘n’ learns and training sessions. Plus when you are ready to move into a physical office, your transition will be seamless! Your business can grow within The Rostie Group community, from virtual office to coworking to long-term office resident, your business will thrive and grow without having to change your business address!
We love our work community and are involved in local events taking place along the Waterfront all year long! Don’t miss the Spectacle of Lights beginning on November 28th! #itsbetterbythewater
Ultimately the best reason for having a virtual office – at the very least a mailing address – is that it enables you to focus on developing your business, sales and client base – avoiding the stress of day-to-day operations .
Check out all of the flexible packages available here. We can custom build a package to suit your business needs! Want 10 hours of coworking with a mailing address and live receptionist? We can build a membership just for you! Need a meeting room every week for 4 hours, plus a Bay St. address for all your packages to be delivered to? We do that!
Check out some more of the benefits of having a virtual office here,
then share this with your friends, so they can establish the image they need for their business to grow!
Join us for a very special and important Rise & Shine Breakfast Seminar
Workplace Fraud 101:
With the typical organization losing 5% of its revenues to fraud each year, it is paramount to learn how to prevent, deter and detect issues. David Malamed will present on the realities of internal fraud using real life examples and stories. The presentation will focus on:
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 – 8 a.m.
Where: Pacific Room, The Rostie Group, 20 Bay St. WaterPark Place, Toronto, Ontario
Email rsvp@rostiegroup.com to confirm your attendance.
Presenter Profile: David Malamed CPA,CA.IFA, CPA (IL), CFE, CFF, CFI
As a Forensic Accounting Partner with the Grant Thornton Specialist Advisory Services practice, David works with clients helping them understand, investigate and manage their risk. He is the Canadian Chartered Accountant Magazine’s Technical Editor for Fraud and a regular columnist. In 2012 and 2013 David’s column was awarded the Kenneth R. Wilson award. David has investigated, reported and managed numerous fraud investigations involving both civil and criminal allegations. He also works with clients in establishing and implementing anti-fraud controls that reduce risks and maximizes detection of potential issues. David is a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Chartered Accountant specializing in Investigative Forensic Accounting, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiners and a Certified Fraud Investigators. David has qualified as an expert and provided testimony numerous
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Join the Waterfront work community today!
20 Bay St, WaterPark Place, on the 11th floor has everything your business is looking for!
You will be minutes from Union station, connected by the PATH – Toronto’s indoor pedestrian walkway that connects the downtown core.
Fully furnished and customizable team space to suit your business, with Wireless Internet and phones included.
You have 24/7 secure access to your space; including the Rostie Kitchen and Lounge, reception and mail services, fax/copier/printer services and use of meeting room space.
Save on overhead costs with flexible terms.
Cleaning, lights, AC, security and more all included.
NEW – On-site WaterPark Athletics Centre – for tenant use only!
Book your tour today!
info@rostiegroup.com 416-214-1840 1-800-648-1840
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We are offering free coworking hours and a special discounts on coworking packages for freelancers. Get your creative juices flowing and let us take care of the rest.
Enjoy an all-access workspace with Wi-Fi, printing/ fax capabilities and of course complimentary coffee!
Be inspired. Take a stroll along Toronto’s Waterfront, only a few short steps away from your workspace.
Be connected. Coworking encourages like-minded people to come together and share ideas. Our shared office environment encourages networking and is home to an array of entrepreneurs, startups and business owners.
Be productive. Focus on your work without the stress of a home-office or crowded coffee shop. We take care of all your workspace and caffeine needs.
