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A 200-year-old desk may have, in part, inspired the works of great novelist Charles Dickens, according to the desk's current owner, 80-year-old Desmond Zwar. The sloping desk which was with the famous novelist from early youth to adulthood appears to have been a definite favourite of Dickens' for writing. Today marks the 200th anniversary of Dickens’ birth and many events are taking place to

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Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jaymes Indianapolis, the host of Superbowl XLVI won’t have the club or luxury hotel clout of former host cities but will celebs and the media clamour to the city this weekend? Yes. Whether you’re the ‘Indianapolis’ or the New York Giants of your industry, the way to get clients making a bee-line to your home office or office space is to unify clients

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We recently invited image consultant, Nicole Schwartz to be keynote speaker at one of our weekly Lunch and Learn seminars at the Rostie Group. Her presentation was entitled “How to Make Friends Quickly and Influence People”. While many rules of etiquette appear to be ‘common sense’ there are many things that aren’t as obvious or that we just haven’t thought of because of the level of comfort

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If you're pouring into downtown Toronto, braving the high winds, wet snow and icy roads, one pretty elaborate question might start to formulate: "Why me?" Interestingly enough a small subset of commuters like yourself could have been warm and toasty at home. Hopefully none but some may have been among the 30 smash-ups recorded before 7.30 this morning. Of the myriad of reasons Virtual offices

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Ever wonder what your desk says about you? The state of your office space naturally is a reflection of you in many ways.  Is your desk painstakingly organised at all times? Then you might be a control freak.  If it's cluttered but in a methodical way i.e. there is some method to your messiness then you might be an artist at heart. Here's a quick quiz that links the state of your

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What is Hot Desking or Coworking?Hot Desking is the highly efficient and now global practice of being the temporary physical occupant of a work station thus allowing you to...1. Enjoy the benefits of a central location.2. Enjoy amenities one would come to expect in a full-service office location but with none of the upkeep.3. Have ultimate flexibility with none of the overhead that comes with an

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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,

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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!

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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@

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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

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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

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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.

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The Rostie Group's Tip of the Day: Technology can save time and improve communication during the meeting, leading to improved business performance.

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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

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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

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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

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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@

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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://

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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

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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://

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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!

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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

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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

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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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

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A big thanks to everyone who came out to our Christmas party on December 15th. DA Media Group has put together an great video of the event, which you can watch below. Happy Holidays from all of us at The Rostie Group!

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Porter Airlines and Ultimate Ski Vacations are offering Rostie Group customers a wonderful deal on Mount Tremblant vacation packages. Fly out of the convenient Toronto City Centre airport and enjoy a luxurious three day stay at Les Suites (including 2 day lift passes) for only $599.99. For more information on this exclusive limited time offer, please click on the image below to see the full sized

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For the past several months, The Rostie Group has been using Your Virtual Butler® software to accelerate our business centre operations. In the short time we have been using this innovative software package, we have noticed substantial improvements in our organizational efficiency that allow us to better manage the needs of our growing client base. This terrific web-based program is highly

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On Wednesday, October 6th, Sigg Canada will be hosting an exclusive discount sale at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save big on a wide selection of high quality Swiss-made water bottles.  

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For the past several months, The Rostie Group has been using an innovative web-based software program called Your Virtual Butler to help manage numerous aspects of our business centre operations. In the brief time we have been using this all-in-one software solution, we have experienced an increase in productivity and a reduction in operating costs. Because Your Virtual Butler was created

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Guest blogger Anne Sowden has some great tips on how to ensure you are sending positive signals when operating your favourite portable gadgets. Is your new technology "body language" sending the same old messages? By Anne Sowden We consciously use new technology to send instant messages but unconsciously, as we get drawn into our "e-conversations,” we forget that we’re also sending instant

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Virtual offices are a great option for budget-conscious business owners looking for the prestige of a high profile corporate address. Renting long-term office space in a prominent business location can be a very costly and time-consuming process for new and growing businesses. A virtual office gives you all the benefits of a premium address, for a fraction of what it would cost to physically rent

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On Tuesday, August 10th, Fastlane will be hosting a really fun Patio Networking Event at The Lusso Restaurant and Bar (207 Queens Quay West).  Fastlane's Toronto events are a great way to network with fellow business professionals. Relax and unwind under the summer sun, while also meeting a lot of really interesting people. This event runs from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Tickets are only $25.00 if ordered

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It's sweltering outside, but thankfully our guest blogger Anne Sowden has some great tips on how to beat the heat in high style. Hot Weather Style Survival for the Office By Anne Sowden It's a tough time of year to look (and feel) cool without sacrificing your business look. Flat or frizzy hair? Get advice from your hairstylist on products or a style that adaptable for humidity. Or, wear a hat

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All the delays and disruptions surrounding the G20 conference have finally subsided, and everything in Toronto is thankfully back to "business as usual". During the second half of June, the Downtown Toronto financial district experienced numerous inconveniences as security was heightened for this very high-profile summit of world leaders. Over a billion dollars was spent in preparation for the

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Thanks to recent innovations in videoconferencing, it is now possible to effortlessly connect with friends or colleagues around the world in full HD video. Recent advancements in video conferencing have allowed this groundbreaking technology to become a low cost and eco-friendly alternative to traditional face-to-face business meetings. During the volcanic eruption in Iceland, several Fortune 500

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A few days ago we wrote about our diverse selection of meeting rooms, which are a popular choice for legal professionals and union representatives looking for mediation or arbitration space. Regrettably, in the previous article we forgot mention our cutting-edge virtual office packages, another Rostie Group product that has proved to be of great value to many Lawyers.A recent article from Law.com

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The Rostie Group’s versatile meeting rooms are a popular choice amongst legal professionals looking for convenient and flexible space that can easily accommodate their unique professional needs. Our videoconferencing-equipped meetings rooms can be setup in a variety of different configurations, and can be easily customized according to your individual requirements. In addition to arbitration,

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On Monday, May 17th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. This week's seminar will be... An Introduction to Mind Mapping Learn how to better absorb information and reduce stress. By Susan Percy(MacGrercy Consultants)

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On Monday, May 10th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. This week's topic will be... Self-Marketing in 60 Seconds By Liz Radzick (Manifest Consulting) Does your elevator brief need a make-over? When someone

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The Rostie Group is now offering comprehensive virtual office packages from $74.95 per month - the lowest price in the entire Greater Toronto Area!Perfect for a home based businesses, or for companies expanding into a new markets. A virtual office is an easy, cost-effective way to make a strong impression on current and prospective clients. Enjoy all the benefits of having a fully functioning

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On Monday, April 26th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. This week's seminar will be... Eat Well, Live Well: Start Your Own Food Revolution! Boost your Energy Levels and Maintain a Healthy Weight By Stephanie

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Recently, there has been increasing coverage of the potential ramifications of the G20 Summit being held in Toronto in late June. Typically, these Summits attract a large number of protesters, and require an increased security presence to protect delegates, dignitaries and area businesses. The 2010 G20 Summit is being held on June 26th and June 27th at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which

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In this challenging economy, many companies are looking for innovative ways to cut costs. Throughout the past several months, demand has been growing significantly for “virtual offices”, a cost effective alternative to renting conventional office space.A virtual office is shared work space, including rented offices, meeting rooms, and copy areas. There is usually administrative support, mail

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On Monday, April 12th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. Mortgage Rates: Where are they headed?How to take advantage of record low interest rates, while limiting risk. By Frank Wiginton (TriDelta Financial Partners

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Video conferencing has been around for quite awhile now, but advances in technology have made this a very attractive option for anyone looking to lower travel costs and expand their global reach. Recently, access gotten much more affordable and picture and sound quality has improved so much that many industries are taking advantage of the benefits of video conferencing. Video conferencing can

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Spring has finally sprung, which means warmer weather, longer days, and lots of exciting events throughout Toronto. April is great month to get out and experience all the unique sights and sounds that this wonderful city has to offer. Below is a listing of just some of the events you can look forward to during the coming month. Special thanks to About.com for supplying the content for this

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On Monday, March 22nd, The Rostie Group will be hosting a free Lunch N' Learn at its 20 Bay Street location. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00 (lunch includes a sandwich, a drink and a snack). This week's guest will be...Paul Weston from Coach PlusPresenting..."Are you as Strong as you Could Be?"Identifying and Developing Individual Strengths,

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The 2010 Academy Awards have come and gone in a flurry of glitz, glamour, and as always, a big surprise here and there. The second annual Rostie Group Oscar Contest was a great success – many thanks to all tenants that submitted ballots. The response was even bigger than last year, and some of the entries were astonishingly close. Here is a list of our 2010 winners:Drum roll, please…1st Place:

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On Monday, March 8th, The Rostie Group will be hosting a free Tax Planning Lunch N' Learn at its 20 Bay Street location. A complimentary lunch will be provided courtesy of the speakers. Guest speakers will be...Lyle Van Every, Chad Relf& Daniel Constantine from The Investor's Group Presenting..."Tax Planning for Business Owners" This seminar will focus on common tax issues and solutions for

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Hurray for Hollywood!The Rostie Group's Oscar Contest is back. Just pick up a ballot from reception and predict the winners of Sunday's Academy Awards. You could win a night at the movies for two (with popcorn and drinks), a Blockbuster gift card, or Cineplex movie passes.Completed ballots must be submitted to a receptionist by March 5th at 5:00pm. Winners will be notified by phone or email the

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On February 3rd, Go Transit and The Rostie Group teamed-up to host a buffet fundraiser for Haiti Disaster Relief. Both the buffet and raffle were a huge success - raising $2535 for The Canadian Red Cross Go Transit took care of organizing all the delicious food and wonderful raffle prizes, while The Rostie Group donated the use of The Rainy Lake room, its showpiece meeting room located at 20 Bay

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With Apple’s brand new iPad scheduled to be released in the imminent future, the general public and media are fawning over this innovative new product. And why wouldn’t they? Apple has a long history of making cutting-edge products with tons of success. Who doesn’t love their iPod? The iPad seems like a really cool device with a flashy multi-touch screen and vibrant colours, making it a whole new

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On Monday, February 22nd join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. This week's topic will be... From Fear to Fierce: How to Nail your Next Presentation By Liz Radzick (Manifest Consulting) Are you... - A good

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A big thanks to everyone who came out the Chili-Cook Offs at both our Airport and Downtown locations. It was great to see so many familar faces participating in the competition and enjoying the assortment of delectable chilis brought in by our generous tenants. Below is a complete list of winners from both locations.AIRPORTBest Chili (TIE): John (Paragon Consulting) & Alan (Rostie Tech Rescue)

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On January 19th, The Rostie Group hosted the first ever nationwide link-up of Canadian office business centre owners and managers. Making use of videoconferencing facilities provided and sponsored by Resolve Collaboration Services, the two-and-a-half hour discussion included participation from owners and managers in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and host city

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On January 25th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. This week's topic will be...RRSP’s, TFSA’s, or TRSP?: Choosing the Best Investment StrategyBy Frank Wiginton (TriDelta Financial Partners) In this Lunch and Learn

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To help ring in the New Year, The Rostie Group is hosting a series of free Monday Lunch n’ Learns. These informative seminars will feature a diverse group of guest speakers who will share business and life strategies for a successful 2010.You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for $5.00 Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack. On January 18th, our Lunch N’

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To help ring in the New Year, The Rostie Group is hosting a series of free Monday Lunch n’ Learns. These informative seminars will feature a diverse group of guest speakers who will share business and life strategies for a successful 2010.You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for $5.00 (Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack). On January 11th from 12-1:00pm,

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We would like to send out a big thanks to everyone who came out to our Rock N' Rostie Christmas parties. Both events were practically overflowing with holiday spirit. The swinging keyboard stylings of Michael Danckert helped to set a perfect upbeat holiday mood that encouraged several of our guests participate in a good ole’ fashioned Christmas sing-along.It was nice to see so many smiling faces

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Business Week recently published a very interesting article detailing the growing worldwide popularity of videoconferencing. Cisco and Logitech, as we as other emerging tech companies, are quickly developing low-cost videoconferencing solutions that appeal to both home and business users. These developments seem to suggest that video conferencing will soon become an integral part of our daily

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When it comes to the environment, the old adage "every little bit helps" definitely rings true. At the Rostie Group, we have found that even the smallest modifications can have have huge benefits for both the environment and our pocketbooks. As a provider of meeting room space and other event planning services, we take an active role in ensuring that we always advocate the most eco-friendly

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Dec 1, 2009 - So after years of complaining about my teeth and hundreds of dollars in over the counter teeth whitening products, I decided to look into some of the new professional products offered through the burgeoning Med spa industry. Now in reality, I am not a "Spa" person. I only recently became aware of these Med Spas through a friend who had laser hair removal done at a Med Spa in

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At The Rostie Group, we always go the extra mile to ensure you have a positive meeting experience. Although we can provide you with first class meeting room space, full-service catering, videoconferencing, and a host of other services, the success of you meeting will still be highly dependent on the individual personalities involved in the proceedings. The Globe & Mail recently published a very

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Recent advancements in telecommunications have made it much easier for both employees and business owners to work from home. However, when making the transition to a home-based business model it can be difficult to recreate the same sense of focus, motivation and creativity, that is provided by a traditional office environment. Often, getting away from all the comforts of home can greatly improve

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It's a little over a month until Christmas, which, of course, means that Office Holiday Party Season is fast approaching. We here at the Rostie Group know that this time of year can be stressful for all of you hoping to have fun and make a great impression during the annual company shindig. But don’t worry, because we are here to help you celebrate the season in high style with several useful

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It is hard to think of a more ideal Toronto business address than 20 Bay Street; the wonderful location of The Rostie Group's Downtown business centre. This very unique area could be described as the exact spot "where the Financial District meets the Harbourfront". Our clients enjoy the convenience of and prestige of a Bay Street address, while also being treated to splendid views and attractions

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Lately our blog has featured a lot of coverage of our 20 Bay Street offices, but our Airport location also deserves some blog love. Below is our special tribute to The Rostie Group's Airport Executive Offices located at 2810 Matheson Boulevard in Mississauga.Top 10 Reasons to Love The Rostie Group's Airport Executive Offices 1. Close to Pearson International Airport2. FREE PARKING!3. Friendly

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As we prepare for the arrival of The Rostie Group's state-of-the-art Telepresence videoconferencing system, a common question from our clients is "What exactly is Telepresence?". Telepresence technology is one of those things that is much easier to show than explain. Once experience it first-hand, you will immediately understand why Telepresence has the almost limitless potential to change the

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The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre boasts unbeatable views of Downtown Toronto and the Harbourfront. Throughout the year our clients are able to witness a plethora of eye-catching events from the cozy comfort of their offices.Two of our favourite window gazing opportunities are the Canadian International Air Show and the Toronto Nautical Festival.Below is a recent video that will

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We hope you enjoy this fun little tribute to our recent Halloween festivities.

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Lately, it seems like almost everyone is jumping on the videoconferencing "bandwagon". The economic and environmental benefits of this invaluable technology are so impressive, that even world famous environmentalist David Suzuki has taken advantage of its versatile capabilities in order to reduce his carbon footprint and l0wer organizational overhead costs. Mr. Suzuki plans on having a

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Robert Herjavec from CBC's The Dragon Den recently provided some very useful tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Launching a successful business is no easy feat, but Mr. Herjavec confirms that all the blood, sweat, and tears are more than worth it in the end.Click here to read the full article

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Another news story about many values of virtual offices!

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