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  • 24Jan

    Kung hei fat choi From Telsec 农历新年

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    As I was driving into my Toronto office space this morning, I heard a radio announcer trying to say Kung hei fat choi, but his pronunciation sounded a little off, it sounded like he was saying “Gung Hei Fat Choy “. So I asked one of the Mandarin speaking office space Toronto clients what the proper pronunciation was. He told me that neither was the Mandarin way of saying Happy New Year (not an exact translation). It seems that  “Xin Nien Kwai Le” is the Mandarin way. He went on to tell me that his wife is from the Philipines and her family is from the Fujian province of China, where they speak a Chinese-Filipinos dialect called Hokkien. The Chinese-Filipinos say Kiong Hee Huat Tsai.

    He also informed me that much to many North Americans’ dismay, Kung hei fat choi (in Cantonese), Xin Nien Kwai Le (in Mandarin), and Kiong Hee Huat Tsai (in Hokkien [Chinese-Filipinos dialect from Fujian province]), do not mean “Happy New Year”. But instead, they all refer to the same set of 4 Chinese characters (农历新年) that literally means “Congratulations and wishing you prosperity!”

    The client had to leave for a meeting, so our conversation was left at that. I decided to do some more research. I found out that Cantonese is one of the 9 other groups of dialects in China and is most commonly spoken in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau, but Mandarin is the most largely spoken dialect in mainland China. What was more interesting is that regardless of the dialect spoken there are two written forms of Chinese – Traditional and Simplified characters.

    This got me to thinking, how would one say office space Toronto in Chinese? So, I turned to the internet to find some answers. As it turns out, Simplified Chinese characters were more commonly used in business on the Internet. A quick translation from Google let me know that “office space Toronto” translated to 多伦多办公室空间 in simplified Chinese characters.

    When I mentioned the research I had done to one of the Telsec staff, she told me that Telsec actually had a few Toronto virtual office clients that were located in Hong Kong. So I went back to Google to find out what the simplified Chinese characters were for virtual office Toronto. I found out that the translation was多伦多的虚拟办公室.This did not look the same as my previous translation, so I tried translating Toronto virtual office and found that the Simplified Chinese characters 多伦多 turned out to be Toronto.  Regardless of the order I asked for the words to translate, Toronto seemed to be the first. I had to find out more, so I asked Google to translate “downtown Toronto office space” and got 多伦多市中心的办公空间 , the characters多伦多 were still the leading characters. One last experiment, what if I left off the capital letter T in Toronto?  Turns out is still put those same three characters at the beginning.

  • 12Jan

    Need Office Space Toronto-There is no app for that but there is Telsec

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    It seems these days that the solutions to a lot of problems can be fixed with an app. Need to find a restaurant? There’s an app for that. Need weather information, there’s an app for that. Need local traffic information? Yep, there’s an app for that! But there is No app for office space Toronto - well not yet anyway.

    So what is an APP?

    The American Dialect Society may have answered that question, but not in a way that helps those unfamiliar with the term really get a grasp of its meaning. In early 2011 they named the term ‘app’ word of the year . The Society’s rather short and abrupt definition is as follows:

    The shortened slang term for a computer or smart phone application.

    So you still want to know what an app is?  The word app is a noun, and it’s short for “application.”  Application in this case refers to a software application, but an app is not just any old software program. An app is a special type of software program used on a smartphone or mobile device such as the iphone, BlackBerry, Android, or devices like the  iPad or BlackBerry Playbook.

    For the most part apps are gadgets that help you do simple tasks without the need of a laptop or desktop computer. Some will even say that apps are just marketing tools for businesses allowing consumers easier access to the products and services the company offers. When searching for “Office Space App”, the only subjects that come up are applications for student office space Toronto at the University of Toronto and several other universities that offer graduate students and those working on their PhD to have access to an office. One other subject that comes up in the search is an Android app that plays sound bite quotes from the Movie “Office Space”, which is not exactly useful as a business application.

    Telsec is currently working on an app to better help businesses find information about Toronto office space, virtual office space Toronto and Toronto meeting rooms at Telsec. An office space Toronto app will also allow those visiting the site to send quick messages and inquiries to the Telsec staff. Telsec is also considering development of an app that will allow office space Toronto clients to book boardrooms and meeting rooms when they are out of the office and need to set up a meeting space.

    First and foremost, Telsec is in the business of renting affordable office space Toronto at a prestigious business address, so apps are not our first priority. Our priority is servicing Toronto office space and providing Toronto virtual office clients, with the best office support.

     

  • 14Dec

    Opening a branch office in Toronto can be easy and inexpensive

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    The receptionist at your branch office in Toronto

    Having a branch office in a city that you are just begging to service or sell into can often sound like an expensive proposition, but it does not have to be. Opening a branch office in Toronto can be easy and inexpensive when you select the right office space or virtual office space location.

    The first step in finding the right branch office in Toronto is to determine your branch office needs. You have to consider if you require physical office space in Toronto and how much Toronto office space you will require. Should the office be located in downtown Toronto? How many employees will be working in your Toronto branch office? What office equipment will they require (photocopier, fax machine, network printer)? Will they need telephone and Internet services? Will your office require a boardroom or Toronto meeting rooms? Will you require a live receptionist to answer telephone calls and route them to the right person? There are many other things to consider when looking at traditional Toronto office space for your branch office.

    Many businesses that are looking for the most cost effective ways of opening a branch office in Toronto do not realize that opening a branch office in Toronto can be easy and inexpensive by moving into an office business centre like Telsec. Office business centres offer you a variety of choices when it comes to the types and sizes of Toronto office space. Telsec offers private executive window offices, private office space, semi-private offices, shared offices and team space for 5 to 50 workers.

    When you open a branch office in Toronto at Telsec, you not only get quality office space at a prestigious business address, you get a whole lot more. You get a fully furnished office with modern office decor, personalized telephone answering by a professional receptionist, free access to meeting rooms and boardrooms, access to photocopiers and network printers (both black & white and colour), free incoming faxes, access to two kitchens with complimentary coffee, tea and filtered water as well as access to many on demand services like word processing and administrative support.

    If you are looking to open a branch office in Toronto, but do not want physical office space or full time office space, there is always Toronto virtual office packages that may be a great answer for your branch office.  A Toronto virtual office will give your branch office in Toronto a prestigious business address that is located right downtown, at a fraction of the cost of a physical branch office. The great part of a virtual office at Telsec is that when you need a have a meeting, you can arrange to use one at the same branch office address as your clients see on your business cards or website. When your branch office requires physical office space Toronto, you can easily upgrade to an office space, without having to change your address or telephone number.

    Now you can see that opening a branch office in Toronto can be easy and inexpensive, so why not call Josie at (416) 363-9035 and find the right branch office in Toronto – the best solution for your business.

  • 30Nov

    Choose an Office Space Toronto with Wired and Wireless Internet Connections

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    Choose an Office Space Toronto with Wired and Wireless Internet Connections

    When deciding on office space, many people forget to consider what infrastructure they will need. Two of the most important infrastructure needs are telecommunications and Internet access. This includes traditional office space that is rented or leased as empty space.

    The first decision you will need to make about setting up a network in empty office space Toronto is whether you would like it to be wired or wireless. Wired (or Ethernet) networks are extremely reliable, economical, easy to install, and secure. If you have a lot of components you would like to access the Internet with, however, you might opt for a wireless network, which allows you to have broadband access from a distance. Wireless networks have become very easy to install as well, thanks to Wi-Fi. You also eliminate the need for wires or cables using a wireless network.

    While wired networks are more geared towards Toronto office space with primarily desktop PC’s, wireless is easier to use for those with laptops. If you (like me) have both a desktop and laptop in your office, you can simply use a combination of the two. For example, I have my desktop PC physically connected to the Internet with an Ethernet cable and my laptop connects via a Wi-Fi connection. This is why I had to choose an Office Space Toronto with wired and wireless Internet connections that were already in place.
    The idea of renting a Toronto office space without Internet already set up can be quite a task for some small businesses. Many want to choose an office space Toronto with wired and wireless Internet connections already in place. The answer for small and medium-sized businesses is a business office centre that is fully furnished and equipped with modern business machines – like colour photocopiers and network printing devices. Unlike many office business centres that only offer wired or wireless, Telsec Business Centres has both wired and wireless internet connections in all of their offices, boardrooms and meeting rooms.
  • 18Nov

    Demand for downtown Toronto office space rising

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    office for rent TorontoWith continuing residential condominium development, especially in Toronto’s downtown core (particularly in the area around Yonge and Bay Streets near Lake Shore Blvd.), Toronto office space and office space for lease Toronto is becoming less and less available. Despite the current flat economy, new condo units are being built and recently finished units are filling quickly.

    According to a recent Toronto Star article, more than 70,000 new units have been built in or close to the downtown core in the last 5 years. Another 17,000 are now under construction or are expected to be available by the end of 2011. This is attracting young professionals from the suburbs who have now decided to reside in downtown Toronto.

    Other reasons for this influx include re-development of the waterfront, easy access to parking, nearby shopping, restaurants, sports venues and other attractions – as well as mounting frustration with long drives to and from work.

    There is also interest in upscale office towers that offer more elegant (yet still affordable) office space for lease, along with many amenities similar to their own new condos (that will likely be located only minutes away). The key word here is comfort and convenience – and these young professionals, whose time is at a premium, expect top-notch service.

    This continuing popularity of downtown Toronto as a home is also encouraging competition among business centres in nearby buildings that offer Toronto office space for rent as well as underground parking. This activity has kept prices for leasing downtown office space low and spawned additional perks to attract new tenants. Rental options have now grown to include everything from inexpensive virtual offices to salesperson ‘landing’ or ‘shared’ offices, to elegant Toronto executive offices.

    The result of all this is that the vacancy rate for prime downtown office space has fallen to an unprecedented low – just 5.1% in the third quarter of 2011, according to the Star. Only Vancouver has a lower office vacancy rate (3.7%). This has occurred, says the newspaper, despite the fact that 4.5 million square feet of office space has been added to Toronto’s downtown core in the last two years!

    So, if you’re intending to check out office space for rent or office space Toronto for lease, you’d better do it now. It’s also a good idea to investigate options before the snow starts to fall and parking and commutes become even more of a nuisance.

  • 10Nov

    If You Love Toronto-Show it by Entering Our Photo Contest

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    I ♥ Toronto photo contest

    What do you love about Toronto?

    I ♥ Toronto Photo Contest

    What do you love about Toronto?

    Telsec Business Centres Inc. is conducting an “I Love Toronto” Photo Contest. We want to see what our customers, clients,fans and followers love about Toronto.

    Maybe you like to take photos of your favorite park, the beautiful house at the end of your street, or that iconic restaurant that is across the road from your office space Toronto. There are plenty of landmarks in this city. Maybe you have a picture of you with your dog in one of Toronto’s many parks and beaches, or even a photo of zombies marching through the city streets.

    The photo you need to enter will need to be one that you have taken yourself. We want to see what you like to take pictures of in Toronto. Other ideas for photos would be the Toronto skyline, a street sign, your downtown Toronto office space or even that photo of the colourful fall leaves in your yard.

    For those who live outside of Toronto, you can enter the photo contest too. You can send photos of your family vacation or business trip to Toronto – you could even encourage friends and family to enter a photo. If you do not have any photos of what you love about Toronto, why not draw one and take a picture of it?

    The contest closes for entry’s on November 30, then the voting begins. Once the voting begins, you will want to encourage those you know to vote for your photo.

    Now comes the good part – The Prize.  The winning entry will receive a $200 gift certificate for The Keg Steakhouse.

    So take a photo of something that you love about Toronto and enter the “I Love Toronto” photo contest at http://www.facebook.com/OfficeSpaceToronto.

    This will be the first of many contests and giveaways that we will be conducting, so keep following.

  • 02Nov

    Office Space Toronto without a Lease

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    When looking for office space in Toronto or most other places, businesses find that they are required to sign a lease for office space in a prime location that gives them a prestigious business address. It is not always the landlord who requires the long-term lease, but the leasing agent who wants to maximize their sales commission that requires the long-term lease. Many businesses find it hard to find office space Toronto without a lease for this very reason.

    In this current economic climate of change, many businesses are looking for office space Toronto without a lease because they do not know what the future economy holds for them. They do not want a long-term office space lease commitment that they cannot fulfill if the economy takes another downturn. On the other hand, a business wants the ability to up-size their Toronto office space rental when the economy begins to grow again.

    There are many ads in local newspapers and online classified sites for Toronto office space, but most ads are not for office space Toronto without a lease. It is not until you contact the person who ran the ad, that you find out the Toronto office space for rent they were advertising requires a lease.

    Companies looking for office space Toronto without a lease have rental options. These options come in the form of an office business centre like Telsec. At Telsec Business Centres Inc., you can rent quality office space in Toronto at a prestigious business address, without having to sign a long-term lease. Your office space at Telsec includes modern office furniture and access to a telephone system that you do not need to maintain.

    So, when looking at Toronto office space for lease, why not choose an office space Toronto without a lease?

    The other bonus of renting office space Toronto without a lease from a Toronto office business centre like Telsec is that you also do not need to invest in office equipment like photocopiers and printers. They give you a-la-carte access to this equipment at rates lower than most printing shops.

  • 21Oct

    The Best Toronto Virtual Office Options

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    In business, there are two basic ways to improve your bottom line: Increase sales or reduce costs. For many companies, because of the current global recession, increasing sales is becoming more and more difficult. Therefore, these companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce expenses. One way popular way is to have a Toronto virtual office that incorporates Toronto telephone answering service and Toronto mail service – two basic components of any traditional physical Toronto professional office space. These are some of the best Toronto virtual office options.

    The cost savings of having a Toronto virtual office are self-evident – no physical space rented so there is no monthly invoice. Choosing the best Toronto virtual office options will save you literally thousands of dollars over the course of a fiscal year. But the absolute ideal scenario (especially if you need to meet with clients face to face occasionally) is also to have use of the physical facilities and amenities in the same building where your Toronto virtual office is located.

    These additional amenities could include the use of meeting rooms and boardrooms, high-speed internet, video conferencing and teleconferencing, colour and B&W photocopiers and printing services, etc. as well as perks such as coffee, tea and filtered water. There are many Toronto virtual offices out there located within upscale buildings that offer some of the best Toronto virtual office options. These normally include Toronto telephone answering service and Toronto mail service.

    Perception is everything, especially in business. So imagine having the luxury of directing all your business (or personal) mail to one convenient, prestigious downtown Toronto location! The best Toronto virtual office options also provide you with outgoing mail service as well as the re-directing of mail and incoming faxes to a location (your home?) of your choice. And, you can go to the next Toronto virtual office level by including professional, personalized telephone answering with incoming calls handled according to your specific instructions. You can also add 24-hour voice mail service if you like.

    Bottom line: A professional Toronto virtual office set-up in an upscale downtown building that also offers Toronto mail service and Toronto telephone answering service (as well as use of its physical facilities and services when needed) is the best choice when searching for the most cost-effective and the best Toronto virtual office options. You’ll be viewed as professional, you’ll sound professional, and you’ll only pay for the services you need. No wonder companies are now choosing a virtual office Toronto.

  • 17Oct

    Even with cloud computing you still need a business address

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    The biggest technology buzz word today in business is Cloud Computing. It joins the ranks of terms including: grid computing, utility computing, virtualization, clustering, etc. Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product. This means that resources are shared, as is software, and information is provided to computers.  The workload is taken off of one or two servers and shared by many. The delivery of the cloud is typically over the Internet.

    With many companies and organizations adopting cloud computing, they are finding that their need for physical office space (particularly server rooms) is decreasing. Companies are able to have employees using Toronto shared offices or even shared desks on a flex schedule. One employee may occupy a given Toronto office space desk a few days a week and work from home or another office the other days of the week. Thanks to the cloud, they do not need to take their work computer and desktop software along with them. The software and their files are available to them wherever they have a connection to the Internet.

    Before I tell you more about cloud computing, I should tell you what cloud computing is not. The cloud is not a replacement for a physical office environment or a business address. Even with cloud computing you still need a business address for clients to send contracts, paper files and cheques. Customers want to see that the company they are dealing with has a physical Toronto executive office space at a prestigious address.

    Some companies are now using the cloud concept and re-thinking office space Toronto as a service rather than a product.  They want to rent office space without the expense of purchasing furniture or office equipment. They do not want the hassles of leasing photocopiers or telephone systems – they just want to be able to use this equipment and only pay for the services they use – just like they do with the cloud.

    Cloud computing provides computation, software, data access, and storage services that do not require end-user knowledge of the physical location or configuration of the system that delivers the services. The same goes for the clients of companies who use cloud computing – the client does not require to know where or how the job is done, as long as it is done. The company may have Toronto office space and even a virtual office Toronto at 1 Yonge Street, but the main work could be done by employees working out of their home offices using the cloud to work with others at the office (or wherever they may be located).

    When your company is ready to move your technology to the cloud, do not forget to talk to Telsec office businesses centres about the Toronto office space and Toronto virtual office solutions that will give your company the prestigious business address you require, while working in the clouds.

  • 16Oct

    Watch Our Facebook Page For a Photo Contest

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    Telsec wants to see your favorite photos of Toronto. In the next few weeks, we will be releasing details of a photo contest that we will be running on Facebook. So get your cameras out and start shooting.

    We are looking to not only see photos of Toronto landmarks, but we also want to see how our Facebook fans see their part of Toronto. Yes, we still want to see photos of famous buildings, the skyline, the parks, and what you like most about Toronto, but we also want to see photos of the places and things that you find the most beautiful about this great city.

    Details of how to enter and how the photos will be judged will be released as soon the are finalized, so keep an eye on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/OfficeSpaceToronto for details.

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