Enjoy this month’s Scoop and learn about exciting events happening around Toronto’s Waterfront. If you would like to advertise in our growing newsletter we are always happy to showcase local companies and community partners. For more information on advertising, email marketing@rostiegroup.com
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From the rise of Youtube to the era of the Instagram vertical video, it’s hard to deny that video in general has become cheaper and more accessible. The technology has already been in place for remote video conferencing for years. But poor video quality and hard-to-hear audio made them fall out of favor.
In the modern business sphere, information has to be shared and traded immediately. Which is great if you’re sitting across from your team mate, but if your company is large enough to have offices in different parts of the world, then it might get more difficult.
Of course, E-mail has it’s uses. However, just like any piece of written work; “context is key”, and the message can be lost in translation. Nothing beat face-to-face communications, but it’s not always practical, or even possible to sit in the same room.
To be able to share the entire context of your vital business information, the solution is video conferencing.
Additionally, video conferencing allows for the reading of body language, share thoughts, ideas and information while allowing you to read your audience to ensure they’re receiving the information in the intended manner. It’s a tremendous tool for training purposes and makes remote working a breeze.
However, it’s not as simple as setting up a Skype account and letting everyone have the address. First of all, Skype is not very secure, and if you have information that you want to keep private, that may not be the best option.
And of course, being a free option, it’s likely to be monetized in other ways. Nothing is more embarrassing than meeting with a new client, and having an Ad pop up during your presentation.
Also, while the video quality is usually ok, it’s not reliable, and while that might be fine if you’re just chatting with a team mate, it’s not good enough if you’re speaking to a client, or giving a large board presentation.
So not only do you want to have video conferencing available, but you also need it to be private, and be clear and crisp.
The Rostie Group can provide for all of your video conferencing solutions! Our rooms have video conferencing equipment that is secure and easy to use. And in case of trouble, we have on-site tech support ready to make sure you have the best experience.
Here at the Rostie Group, we’re always looking to improve your experience. To that end, we have been working on something that is a long time coming.
A major updated to our reservation portal has made it better than ever before!
We have focused on eliminating the tiresome negotiation process of booking meeting rooms and streamlining the process to be as smooth as possible for our users.
If you’ve booked with us before, you can easily rebook meetings with a single click! This allows your layout, catering and other requests to remain the same as the last time you booked.
Whether you are using desktop, tablet or your phone we wanted you to have the best experience, so we redesigned the layout to be mobile ready no matter what screen you’re on.
If you are a new user, you’ll see how easy it is to view the catering menu and choose an option suited to your needs. Depending on the room size, you will also be able to view the meeting rooms various custom layouts and choose one that best fits your meeting requirements.
We understand that getting used to any new piece of software can be challenging. Not to worry, we will soon have an online tutorial added to our website to guide you through it and show just how easy it is!
Don’t forget- we don’t just offer Meeting Rooms! Check out our diversified Virtual Offices Packages and start your plan today.
What are you waiting for? Click here to go see the new Portal right now!
Back in September 2017, Oxford Properties conducted a customer satisfaction and loyalty survey. Many clients took the time to let Oxford know whether they were meeting or exceeding service expectations. To celebrate the fantastic results Oxford have created a visual representation of this commitment via “The Oxford Way” video:
We love being part of WaterPark Place!
Here’s some events they’ve held in the building over the past year:
Click here for more information on how you can become part of the Oxford community.
It’s the big one! Canada turns 150 years old this month. Find out how you can celebrate this July with some great events, business opportunities and more. All this and more in this month’s Scoop.
Spring is finally here and with warmer weather, there’s a lot more to do. Easter is around the corner and there are plenty of amazing art and tech events to be involved in. In this issue you’ll find:
With spring almost around the corner, there’s a lot going on around the Waterfront community. We’re getting set for the fastest-growing area of Toronto to undergo more transformation. Starting April, construction will begin on the Gardiner to remove the York-Bay-Yonge ramp and open up more green space. This month is also a big one for events as some of the biggest shows in the country stop in Toronto. And don’t forget #RostieTalks, our revamped interview series that features our amazing clients and the industry-shaping work they’re doing. This and much more in the March edition of The Scoop.
February is always an action packed month. Get out of the cold and join us at our 8th Annual Chili Cookoff, where we’ll be serving up something spicy for your weekend’s Superbowl party. If you need to find activities for the kids on Family Day, we have a few great ideas as well. Also in this issue is some of the services and discounts we offer our clients through our CRM system. Find out how you can take advantage of these great deals!
Happy New Year! It’s 2017 and the new year brings new successes. In this month’s Scoop, find out what’s happening in Toronto and the Waterfront area in January, catch up on our Holiday Breakfast and more.
Join us @ The Rostie Group for our Oktoberfest #ThirstyThursday Social for some well deserved Highlander Brew Co. Local Craft Beer courtesy of SIP. Make sure to not miss out on this opportunity to unwind after a hard days work for fun times, social networking and some great beer.
What is SIP? SIP is a membership club for discovering bars and restaurants near you. SIP members enjoy 1 Welcome Drink per day at any of their partner venues which includes tons of Toronto hot spots.
Download the SIP app today and enter the invite code sipbar30 to enjoy a FREE 30 day trial!
