Virtual Offices Can Help Your Business Save Money

The Vancouver Sun has just published an interesting article touting the many cost-saving benefits of setting up a virtual office. Companies of all sizes are implementing virtual office solutions in an effort to slash budgets during these difficult economic times. Renting long-term office space in a suitable location can be a very heavy burden on businesses, especially when you consider the high cost of facility maintenance and daily commuting.

At The Rostie Group, we offer full-service Virtual Office packages customized according to your unique business needs. Enjoy all the comforts of working from home, while still having access to a prestigious Bay Street mailing address, executive meeting rooms, and comprehensive administrative and technical support. At The Rostie Group, virtual office clients can have their phone calls answered by on-site receptionists, and all mail can be forwarded to one of our two convenient and high profile business addresses; so you never have to worry about your customers learning that you work from home.

Virtual offices continue to grow in popularity, and are an excellent time and money saving solution for businesses looking to take advantage of emerging 21st century work trends.

To learn more about The Rostie Group’s Virtual Office services, click here.

To read the complete Vancouver Sun article, please visit the link below

Launching a digital office can add up to real savings for cash-strapped businesses (Vancouver Sun)

Office Business Centres: A Global Solution!

The recent economic downturn has resulted in a noticeable increase in the demand for serviced office space. Throughout the world, major media outlets are running articles about the many personal and financial benefits offered by office business centres. During times of economic uncertainty, choosing serviced office space over a traditional lease, can save your organization a great deal of time and money, while allowing for increased operational flexibility.

Below are three recent articles about the growing worldwide demand for serviced office space. Although these articles originate from a diverse array of international sources, they all provide very similar insight about the undeniable value of office business centre services during times of economic uncertainty.

Indian Serviced Office Demand Grows in Times of Crisis (Property Wire, INDIA)

Serviced Offices are a Handy Option Today (Daily Monitor, UGANDA)

Serviced Offices Provide Flexibility in Good and Bad Times (Small Cap News, UNITED KINGDOM)

Growth Tips for Small Business

Even during these tough economic times, a small company can convey a "big business" image without spending big bucks. Business centres allow you to rent office space in a prime location, while saving you money through outsourcing many of your administrative and technical needs. By choosing a business centre over a traditional lease, you often get office space at a better location for a far more affordable flat rate. As an added benefit, many business centres have very flexible lease terms customized according to your company’s unique needs, so you never have to worry about locking into a risky long-term contract.

For more great money saving and image boosting tips, check out MSNBC’s recent article about creating a big-biz feel for your small business.

Grow Without Growing Pains (MSNBC Article)

Chili Cook-Off Winners List & Pictures

A Big Thanks to everyone who took part in last Thursday's Chili Cook-Off!

Congratulations to the following winners...

DOWNTOWN LOCATION

1st Place (tie): John Anderson (Paragon Consulting) - 8 votes
Kim Popkey (The Rostie Group) - 8 votes

2nd Place: Al Haines (Rostie Tech Rescue) - 5 votes

3rd Place: Jerry Hynes (Fifth Third Bank) - 4 votes

AIRPORT LOCATION

1st Place: Stephanie Rodriguez (Vision Quest)

To check out "Hot & Spicy" (pun intended) pics from the Chili Cook-Off, please click on the link below...

Chili Cook-Off Pictures (Downtown Location)

Chili Cook-Off!

Think your chili is hot stuff?

Here is your chance to prove it!

The Rostie Group's 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Thursday, March 5th (12:00-1:30 pm) at both Rostie Group locations.

Bring in a batch of your spiciest and most delectable chili, to earn the respect of fellow gourmets while also competing for great prizes. Don't worry...even if you don't bring in your own chili, you are still welcome to sample and judge our contestants' creations.

And to add a little extra spice to the proceedings...EVERY GUEST GETS A FREE CORONA!

Our The Chili Cook-Off's are being held in the following locations:

20 Bay Street (Downtown): The Pacific Room, 11th Floor

2810 Matheson (Airport): The Galaxy Room, 2nd Floor

Don't miss out, It's guaranteed to be a "HOT" time!