Let the Tradition Continue!

It's that time of year and once again, The Rostie Group is hosting our annual authentic Oktoberfest extraveganza!

You're invited to enjoy some delicious German bratwurst sausage, braided studel and of course, beer!

Don't miss a traditonal lederhosen-wearing German accordion player who will perform a private concert for us!

And you have a chance to win a Thanksgiving turkey, compliments of The Rostie Group.

We're looking forward to seeing you next Thursday. Prost! Zum Wohl!

Does it matter where your office building is?

With the growing trend of the mobile workforce are looking to add value to their businesses through obtaining an office address to operate out of. Just as you wouldn't have your home phone number on your business card, it won't look impressive (or professional) to give business partners your home address, even if you are technically working from home. Having your mail, parcels, and voicemail services handled through a legitimate office building adds credibility, professionalism, and value to your operations, even with smaller scale business.

Benefits offered by the having a virtual office address from the Rostie Group are:

Our clients receive:
· Personalized telephone answering service
· Fully automated voicemail service
· The ability to utilize executive offices hourly, daily and weekly
· Access to meeting and training rooms
· The option of mail transfer / reciprocal services between our centres

Friday's Fun Fact!

The Rostie Group's Friday's Fun Fact!

Hot desking involves one desk shared between several people who use the desk at different times. A primary motivation for hot desking is cost reduction through space savings. Along with virtual offices, the Rostie Group also offers hot desks which helps you save!

Contact us today at info@rostiegroup.com!

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know that Office Business Centres offer seamless integration with your company headquarters.

At an OBC, you can keep your email domain or main phone number (with new extensions). Through special technology, connection to your clients will be seamless, and customers will be unable to distinguish your OBC office from your main headquarters. OBCs can even incorporate your company’s I.T. security devices to protect your data.

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring David Aplin Recruiting! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome them!


David Aplin Recruiting, a Canadian-owned company and provider of Canadian recruitment services, was founded in Alberta in 1975. Today, David Aplin Recruiting is one of the largest and most trusted professional recruiting firms in the country. They specialize in placing permanent, temporary, and contract professionals in Accounting & Finance, Engineering & Technical, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Office Personnel. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Ottawa, Halifax and affiliates in Montreal and the U.S., they have networks of contracts across North America.

Want to learn more about David Aplin Recruiting? Find them at http://www.aplin.com/toronto-job-search/



Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day!

During a video conference, always have a back up plan for your meeting or class in the event of connection failures or equipment problems.

Contact the Rostie Group at sales@rostiegroup.com if you would like to have a problem-free video conference!

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know that virtual offices combine 3 key components to serve mobile and work-from-home professionals: People, Place, and Technology. These 3 components deliver the complete virtual office experience. The Rostie Group’s virtual offices not only combine the 3 components, but also deliver a comfortable work environment.

At the Rostie Group, you get all three. Contact us at sales@rostiegroup.com today to learn more!

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Exinda! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome them!


Exinda is a proven global supplier of WAN Optimization and Application Acceleration products having shipped over 10,000 appliances to more than 2,000 organizations worldwide. The Exinda
Unified Performance Management (UPM) solution encompasses application visibility, control, optimization and intelligent acceleration – all within a single network appliance that is affordable and easy to manage. Exinda is headquartered in Andover, MA and has established regional offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific to support the growing global demand for its products and services. Exinda is a 100% channel business with products being distributed by a worldwide network of solution partners who offer local support and services. 

Want to learn more about Exinda? Visit them at http://www.exinda.com/

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know by pooling resources, Office Business Center clients can afford cutting-edge technology and services: Office Business Centers offer a myriad of high-end telecommunications and Internet options too expensive for most small businesses. For example, high bandwidth capacity, fiber optics, VoIP technology, high-speed printers and scanners are readily available. Videoconferencing, also available at most Office Business Centers, can save a fortune in travel expenses.
The Rostie Group offers all services for great prices. Contact us at sales@rostiegroup.com today to learn more!

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring ITACA Consulting! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome them!


ITACA is dedicated to understanding, promoting and facilitating business interactions from a bilateral North American and European perspective. ITACA promises to deliver top agency representation by providing customized business solutions, market intelligence, strategic sales, and marketing initiatives for a wide variety of high technology industries. ITACA offers an unparalleled after sale service (including but not limited to OEM spare parts solutions), working very closely with our Partners in Europe, and our Customers in North America.

Want to learn more about ITACA Consulting? Visit them at http://www.itaca.ca/

Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day:

Technology can save time and improve communication during the meeting, leading to improved business performance.

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know the Rostie Group's meeting rooms are available hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. The Rostie Group offers meeting rooms in prestigious locations in Downtown Toronto and Mississauga with expert staff on hand to help you  plan and execute the perfect meeting.


Would you like to learn more about meeting rooms? Contact us today at sales@rostiegroup.com

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Tessera Executive Search & Signium! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome them!


Tessera Executive Search & Signium:  Tessera Executive Search & Signium is a research based, retained Executive Search Company. They recruit top talent, often approaching individuals who are not actively looking to change jobs but who, when approached in the right way and when presented with an outstanding opportunity are open to learning more. Their clients use their services for a number of reasons. Regardless of the reason, their clients can be sure of one thing – they have an intimate knowledge of talent across the globe. In short, once entrusted with a search, they make sure no stone is left unturned when looking for the right individual for your business. 

Want to learn more about Tessera Executive Search & Signium? Visit them at www.tesserasearch.com

Friday's Fun Fact!

The Rostie Group's Friday's Fun Fact!

Find ways to cut your costs: Even if you have secured funding from investors, you need to constantly look for ways to reduce your costs. From making double-sided paper copies to ordering shipping supplies in bulk, you can reduce wasted material, effort, and time in making, selling, and delivering your product. The result is an improvement in your company's bottom line and an increased competitive advantage.

Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day!

OBCs may be used for temporary staff or during office renovations.

Sometimes, your headquarters needs to be refurbished, and the displacement can affect your company’s productivity. OBCs provide office space for any length of time without the commitment of a lease.

The Rostie Group can offer assistance when you need it the most. Contact us today at sales@rostiegroup.com to learn more about office spaces!

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know that the Rostie Group’s downtown Bay Street and Toronto Airport locations boast full-service premium office space and meeting rooms at exclusive addresses; not only available on flexible terms, but tailored to your company’s unique needs. This saves you from having to enter into restrictive long-term leases during these challenging economic times.
To learn about how you can get a full-serviced office space, contact us today at sales@rostiegroup.com

Friday's Fun Fact!

The Rostie Group's Friday's Fun Fact!


When planning your meeting, how many people you expect to come obviously dictates what size room you need. If your space is too big, the group might be more uncomfortable or be more formal than necessary, which impedes good communication. If your space is too small, people will find the cramped atmosphere also cramps their ideas and try to leave as soon as possible.


Book the right style of meeting room with The Rostie Group! Email us at sales@rostiegroup.com

Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day:

Business Address - Nothing adds credibility to a website better than showing the physical address of the business on the contact page or on the page footers. A physical business address versus a home address or Post Office box is important to your visitors’ perception in determining if they believe you are a reliable business. Additionally, you should have a professional private meeting place and avoid business meetings in the public coffee shops and restaurants.

Are you looking for that prestigious business address or private meeting rooms? Look no further than the Rostie Group! Contact us at sales@rostiegroup.com to find out more!

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know that the Rostie Group saves your company the costs of having to hire, train, and compensate costly support staff. We provide affordable skilled Receptionists, Maintenance Professionals, IT Support Technicians, and Clerical Assistants.

Would you like to find out more about The Rostie Group's support staff? Email us at skanjani@rostiegroup.com

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Professional Jobs! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome Professional Jobs!


With more than 50 years of combined experience, the senior staff at Professional Jobs has been developing integrated strategies and step by step, practical solutions for their clients across Canada, the United States, and around the world. As North America's most experienced professional career management, outplacement and consulting firm, they are their clients' partners in success. Their unique knowledge of all facets of career management, marketing and transition, combined with state of the art intelligence, enables their clients to impact the executive job market with dramatic outcomes.

To learn more about Professional Jobs, visit http://www.profjobsont.com/

Friday's Fun Fact!

The Rostie Group's Friday's Fun Fact:

The best way to build a business is to stay in business. Stay around, build a reputation and credibility and make your business stronger!
Contact us today! marketing@rostiegroup.com 

Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day:

Attend industry trade shows & local events to promote your business.

Trade shows assist manufacturers and service providers in gaining exposure to their market as well as increasing sales by prequalifying the attendees.

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did you know that videoconferencing technology gives your company a competitive edge by instantly allowing for seamless face-to-face communication with off-site contacts. The Rostie Group offers  videoconferencing-equipped meeting room spaces and day rental offices that can be utilized for alternative dispute resolution, collective bargaining, and live video depositions.

Want more information about The Rostie Group? Email us at sganglani@rostiegroup.com

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Harris Brown & Partners! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome Harris Brown & Partners!



Harris Brown & Partners Limited is a Canadian corporate finance firm based in Toronto Ontario. They advise and provide capital to small and mid-sized companies requiring new funding or for undertaking refinancings, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Most of their clients depend on  advisory services as much as they do the capital they provide. Their senior advisors have many years of experience providing financing and advisory services in a broad range of industry sectors.

Whether your company is seeking growth or requires financial restructuring to put your business back on the path to success, they can help you achieve your goals by providing the advice and access to the capital you need now.

To learn more about Harris Brown & Partners, visit  http://www.harrisbrownpartners.ca/

Friday's Fun Fact!

Friday's Fun Fact:

As you focus on growing your business, do you consider the relevance of the way your business is perceived as important? Your communication and the image you present, both personally and your business itself, create your first impression, and unfortunately, sometimes your last impression.

Create a lasting first and last impression by using the Rostie Group's Virtual Office Services!

Contact Us Today at sales@rostiegroup.com

Tip Thursday!

The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day:

A company is always identified with their logo, which is why a good logo is important for branding value and recognition. A clean, simple unique logo is usually the best way to go for longevity and success. A logo should reflect your company’s personality. This is not something you should do yourself. A professional artist will make sure your design reflects your corporate personality, while maintaining a clean and professional look.

Did You Know...? Wednesdays

Did You Know that Office Businnes Centres help you to focus on your core-competency. In competitive industries, time bcomes a valuable commodity, especially for high-level executives. By using The Rostie Group, you can focus on critical business matters instead of office maintenance and infrastructure.

Want more information about The Rostie Group? Email us at skanjani@rostiegroup.com

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into our tenants. Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Toronto Executive Consultants. 
Toronto Executive Consultants is a Division of OEM Search International and is located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. A partnership with Toronto Executive Consultants means national and international reach through our membership in the National Personnel Associates - a worldwide recruiting network. We have serviced the human resource requirements of the manufacturing community in the following disciplines since 1972: Engineering / Technical, Information Systems, General / Plant Management, Materials / Purchasing, Manufacturing / Production, Human Resources, Accounting / Finance, Sales / Marketing, Quality Engineering.

To learn more about Toronto Executive Consultants, visit www.torontoexecutive.com/Toronto.html

The Rostie Group's Face-to-Face: Featuring Brenda Johnston

The Rostie Group's Face-to-Face series allows for a closer look into who makes up our dynamic team. Tune in each Monday to see who is in the spotlight! This week we're featuring Brenda Johnston, The Rostie Group's Customer Service Agent.


 Brenda joined The Rostie Group 6.5 years ago to be the single point of contact for the 11th. Flr. Business Centre. In this role she ensures that each and every customer experience is a positive and memorable one. With over 15 years in the services sector, Ms. Johnston brings extensive industry knowledge and her business relationships to The Rostie Group. Most recently she was nominated as the Receptionist of the Year.

Brenda resides in the heart of downtown Toronto and shares a zest for life that the clients love. This coupled with her “Happy Friday’s” and always bubbly and friendly personality makes the Business Centre a pleasant place to greet clients and get work done.

Want to learn more about Brenda? Email her at bjohnston@rostiegroup.com

Tenant Tuesday!

The Rostie Group’s Tenant Appreciation series allows for a closer look into who our tenants are and what they do! Each Tuesday we showcase one of our fabulous tenants! This week we’re featuring Acciona Infraestructuras! The Rostie Group is happy to welcome Acciona!
Acciona is one of the foremost Spanish business corporations, leader in the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water and services. Listed on the selective Ibex-35 stock exchange index, it is a benchmark for the market. The Company was set up over a century ago and is made up of more than 35,000 employees and has a presence in more than 30 countries on five continents. It’s positioning as a pioneer in development and sustainability expresses its capacity to respond to the challenge of achieving sustainable development across all its business areas. One of ACCIONA's specific commitments is to reduce gradually its climate footprint and lead the transition to a low-carbon economy.
To learn more about Acciona Infraestructuras, go to http://www.acciona-infraestructuras.com/

The Globe and Mail Publishes The Rostie Group's High Tea Ad!

The Globe and Mail published The Rostie Group's High Tea Event in their April 20, 2011 Issue!


The article was published in the "Report on Business" section on page B8. Pick up your copy of the Globe and Mail today to read about the event!

To sign up for this exciting High Tea Event which is being held on April 26th from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, please click on the following link: http://rostiehightea.eventbrite.com/

The Rostie Group Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day & The Royal Wedding!


The Rostie Group's High Tea featured in NewsWire!

Media Contact: sganglani@rostiegroup.com

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts.

The Rostie Group recognizes and appreciates the efforts of this outstanding group - Cynthia Rostie is pleased to announce a complimentary High Tea event in honor of all that Toronto's Administrative Professionals do.

The High Tea begins at 11:30am on Tuesday April 26/2011 and will run until 2pm with plenty of door prizes, complimentary sessions, a traditional high tea meal, and of course, proper British Tea!

To read more of the article, please click here.



The Rostie Group Hosts An Exclusive High Tea Event To Celebrate Administrative Professional Week! We Welcome Best as our new Sponsor!

The Rostie Group is Proud to Welcome Best, a VIP and Executive Limousine Service, to Our Team of Wonderful Sponsors!


To learn more about our new sponsor, please visit www.torontolimotours.com or www.niagaracanadatours.com

Please don't forget to sign up for our exciting High Tea Event, which is being held on April 26th.

To register, please click on the following link: http://rostiehightea.eventbrite.com/

The Rostie Group Hosts An Exclusive High Tea Event To Celebrate Administrative Professional Week! We Welcome Unique Blends and Christine's Image Consultation as our new Sponsors!

In addition to all our wonderful sponsors, The Rostie Group welcomes two new Sponsors!

Christine's Image Consultation is a health club which combines a series of rigorous programs to guarantee results for each member!

Please visit www.christinesfitness.com for more information!


Unique Blends is a natural and organic brand of beauty products designed specially for each individual customer!  

Please visit www.uniqueblends.ca for more information!


Please Join Us During the Administrative Professional Week on April 26th! Don't forget to register at http://rostiehightea.eventbrite.com/

Next OBCA-CAN Meeting


OBCA-CAN's next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19th at the Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre in Downtown Toronto. If you would like to participate in this meeting, either in-person or via videoconference, please RSVP to gcargill@rostiegroup.


Meeting Date & Location:

Tuesday, April 19th 4:30-6:30pm

The Rostie Group - Rainy Lake Room

20 Bay St., WaterPark Place, 12th Floor

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We will keep you posted with developments so please keep checking your inbox for event updates.


We look forward to seeing you on April 19th!


The OBCA-CAN Team

The Rostie Group Face-to-Face: Featuring Jasmin Orobetz

The Rostie Group's Face-to-Face series allows for a closer look into who makes up our dynamic team. Tune in each Monday for a new spotlight! This week we’re featuring Jasmin Orobetz, The Rostie Group's Sales Director!

Jasmin has been managing business centers for over 20 years. After coming to Canada from the UK in 1988, Jasmin quickly established herself as a major player in the Canadian OBC industry. In a few short years, she went from supervising a single centre near the Toronto airport to becoming a Director of Operations at Interactive Executive Offices, where she managed over 21 OBCs. Jasmin became an Operations Manager at The Rostie Group in 2003 and was promoted to Sales Director in 2008. With industry experience spanning three decades, Jasmin is an invaluable resource of OBC-specific expertise.


Want to learn more about Jasmin? Email her at jorobetz@rostiegroup.com

New Year, New Office, New You.

In these dark and dreary depths of January, it is not uncommon to give in to temptation and begin to break those grand New Year’s resolutions, which seemed so novel during the last hurrah of Holiday cheer. Its two weeks later and several degrees colder outside, and ignoring those pesky resolutions probably feels pretty darn good right about now. But alas, there is no reason to fret, because it is never too late to make some more practical resolutions.

Forget about all those clichéd personal goals that just beg to be ignored. Instead of making empty promises to yourself about going  to the gym or quitting smoke –  take action by making a single decision that brings about positive change. Step outside your “comfort zone”, and you will be surprised how many great things will come your way.

If you are a home-based small business owner, consider renting your own office space . Take a profitable risk that forces your business to evolve and grow. This one decision can have huge benefits. You will increase your exposure, gain legitimacy, and be able to better focus on realizing your business goals.

Having office space outside of your home can truly do wonders for your professional aspirations. Think about it – having your own office space means no barking dogs during important phone meetings or tempting daytime  television serials to distract you from sourcing leads.  Although home is where the heart is, it doesn’t hurt to also have a place where you can get intimate with your growing business.  

Renting office space is not just smart – its also easy, thanks to the convenient services offered by executive business centres like The Rostie Group. For one affordable monthly fee, you can have a presence in a first-class location, which includes all the amenities of a traditional office lease - without the high price and other associated hassles. There are no long-term contracts to sign and you don’t need to hire any costly support staff. An executive business center is truly an all-in-one solution for burgeoning companies of all sizes. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get yourself out there, and give your business the attention it deserves. For more information about renting office space at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street location in Downtown Toronto, or its Mississauga Aiport facilities, please contact Tracey Cook at (416) 214-1840.