Client Testimonial – 1Go Media
1GO Media recently made The Rostie Group their new home. Here is what they have to say in this month’s edition of The Waterfront BIA’s e-Newsletter:
PATH Coming Soon!
The new RBC WaterPark Place Tower is almost complete and we are delighted to see the progress. Along with the new RBC WaterPark Place, our building will be connected to the PATH. Walking through the neighbourhood, we saw the bridge to the PATH and can see it is almost ready. We are very excited to be connected to Union station and all the amenities of the PATH.
Here is a video of the proposed building:
The countdown for the Pan Am Games begins with a gift from Cisco
Over the weekend, a festival was held to give residents a taste of what is to come for the Pan Am Games next year. The festival kicked off the one year wait to the big games. The celebration started on Friday morning with the unveiling of a countdown clock and speeches by several dignitaries. Cisco was kind enough to unveil a beautiful clock that they created just for the countdown to the games. The clock has many interesting features and many new features will be unveiled between now and the start of the games. To find out more about the clock, please read Toronto Star’s article here.
Happy Birthday Cynthia!
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!
Meetings made easy with videoconferencing
Videoconferencing is a convenient and effective meeting option which can save your organization both time and money. This technology has many advantages over traditional business meetings.
Lowers travel expenses
Share information with colleagues around the world in mere seconds without unnecessary travel costs, long layovers, pricey courier services, and all those other stresses and hassles associated with travel.
Conduct worry-free recruiting
Find the best candidate for the job no matter where they may be located. Videoconferencing enables you to pre-screen, interview, and privately interact with potential employees all while providing personal contact in the assessment process.
Gain a Competitive “Edge”
Videoconferencing gives you the instant “edge” in an increasingly globalized business world. Get a variety of diverse perspectives from off-site associates with limited planning or notice.
Stay ‘in the loop’
Whether working from the office, connecting from home, or conducting business off-site, videoconferencing allows you to effortlessly manage your business priorities while remaining an integral part of the decision making process.
Reduces your Company’s Carbon Footprint
With the business world changing rapidly, videoconferencing allows you to host a traditional meeting without the traditional constraints of space and location Bring your groups from several key locations together rather than relying on high-emission transport to get everyone into the same room.
Let The Rostie Group host your next videoconference. Our cutting-edge equipment is safe, secure, and reliable. Plus, we offer on-call technical support and assistance throughout the entire videoconferencing process. Whether purchasing or renting our equipment, The Rostie Group can provide your organization with innovative communication solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.
Prowork with Us!
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
Now Available: A New Home for Your Office Team
Here at the Rostie Group we pride ourselves in being able to provide quality and affordable office and team space for rent.
Move In Today!
An excellent space that can be used for projects, team space for up to 30 employees, or whatever your business need may be.
Features include:
- Fully furnished and available at any notice.
- Spectacular city views
- Situated in the thriving downtown South Core, steps away from Union station and just a stone throws away from the lake.
- Flexible and customizable office configuration to meet your company’s unique needs
- Currently configured for 10 stations but large enough for many more options.
- Excellent as a day office for brainstorming sessions, focus groups, and project work
- Committed specialist support available from any of our teams (catering, in house IT support etc).
- Rostie Group meeting rooms, voice over IP, videoconferencing, full service kitchen and business lounge all available at or for preferred rates.
We look forward to offering you a unique office solution that meets your company’s needs.
Feel free to contact us for further information or to book a tour: 416-214-1840 or visit www.RostieGroup.com
Team Space Now Available at The Rostie Group
The Rostie Group is pleased to announce that one of our team rooms has just become available. It has beautiful views and can accommodate up to 30 employees. We look forward to discussing your company’s needs and offering you a suitable office solution.
Keep your office space in Toronto organized with these 25 tips
25 Tips to keep your office organized and running smoothly by Janet Taylor
1) Clean out each desk drawer, to free up even more valuable storage space.
2) Clear off the top of your desk, then wipe off the surface of the desktop.
3) Keep essential items on your desktop (computer, phone, fax, card file).
4) If you work with more than one person create an in box for each person.
5) Have a master to-do list for each day at your desk.
6) Pre-Sort the mail. To-File, To-Read, To-Contact(write or call).
7) Use a variety of containers to organize office supplies, paper clips and pens.
8) Use a variety of desktop organizers or trays to organize papers that come across your desk.
9) Create a separate drawer for personal paperwork, items, etc.
10) Use storage boxes to store dated files.
11) Purchase Magazine boxes to store booklets, magazines, catalogs you want to keep.
12) Create a file for magazine articles or scan them into your computer.
13) Filing system should be simple easy and manageable.
14) Color-coding your files makes it faster to find information.
15) Do not over stuff folders. It may be time to toss some of the information in the folder .
16) Never overload filing drawer. It will make it difficult to retrieve information in the drawers.
17) Sub-divide larger files with interior file folders.
18) Tab hanging file folders in the front.
19) Return calls in batches. Leave specific messages and the time you called if the person you’re trying to reach isn’t available.
20) Empty workspace of everything but the project you’re working on to cut down on distractions.
21) Keep an assortment of all-occasion cards and stamps in your desk.
22) Keep takeout menus from favorite restaurants so you can order ahead and pick up dinner on your way home.
23) When using more than one checking account, color coded checks are an easy way to identify each account.
24) At the end of each project or event, organize paperwork and file or store it.
25) Straighten desk at the end of the day and especially at the end of the week so that you can start each morning with a clear desk
Tips every startup can use
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.