Three easy steps to creating a Fortune 500 company on a startup budget

As move coordinators, we’ve been asked many times to setup a new office for our clients.   Most of our clients are larger-sized businesses with large budgets, but as a small-sized firm ourselves, we can definitely understand the need to create a Fortune 500 image without spending a lot of money.

Here are some inexpensive ideas on bootstrapping your way into creating the look of a multi-national corporation on a startup’s budget: Read the rest of this entry »

Moving Matters, Vol. 2, No. 5, June 2009

All of our webinars are free. Please click on the link below to reserve
your spot:

http://www.goldengatecompany.com/calendar

We’re currently offering free webinars on the following topics: Read the rest of this entry »

Show Me the Money! Decreasing the cost of your move.

Thank you for attending our budgeting webinar! In the spirit of decreasing the cost of your move, we have:

  • Pre-negotiated discounts with vendors who typically play a role in the moving process
  • Listed reliable vendors who already offer inexpensive solutions

As an attendee of our budgeting webinar, we’re pleased to offer you a 10% discount on our move coordination or space planning services.   To take advantage of this offer, please contact me directly at (415) 513-4490 or rachel@goldengatecompany.com and mention this webinar.

* We recommend bookmarking this page so that you’ll be able to refer to it while planning your move.

ARCHITECTURE

Michael Tauber Architecture
** Mention this webinar and receive a 10% discount on services as well as a free initial design consultation on your space.

FURNITURE

One Workplace
** Contact Brian Buhl at (415) 357-2278 and mention this webinar and receive free delivery on your furniture order (good for non-residential, normal working hours, non-union deliveries).

IT CONSULTING

ProActive Network Consulting
** Mention this webinar and receive a 10% discount.

IT EQUIPMENT

B & B Electronics
** Great selection and great prices. This website will have everything you’ll need to pre-build your new server room so you’ll only need to deal with a single vendor (i.e. racks, firewall, ethernet switch, UPS, wireless access point, patch cables and patch strips).     Most items are shipped the same day.

Ecomelectronics
** New and refurbished laptops.     Receive free shipping on all laptops purchased through their website.

MOVING BOXES AND SUPPLIES

Moveout.com
** Low prices on moving boxes and supplies. Free overnight shipping.

TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

Affinitel Communications
** Mention this webinar and receive a 10% discount on a new telephone system, telephones and accessories.

Show Me the Money! Budgeting for your office move

Attendees will be provided a budget template and instruction on how to use it. By the end of this 30 minute webinar, you will have a rough budget for your upcoming move.

This webinar taught by Rachel Walls, Principal and Senior Project Manager for The Golden Gate Company.   Rachel Walls has over 10 years experience working with companies in transition.   She launched The Golden Gate Company in 2003 which has experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and large government organizations.   Rachel’s experience includes working with companies that downsizing, expanding and moving to a new location.   She’s a member of the International Facilities Manager Association, Bay Area Relocation Resources and Business Network International.   She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.

Advertise in our Green Catalog!

The Golden Gate Company is doing a webinar series called “Go Green and Save Green!   Create an eco-friendly workplace.”

We’re putting together a catalog of green vendors to distribute at the end of each webinar for attendees to use when making their office more eco-friendly.   Each webinar is attended by 50-100 facilities and operations people located across the United States who are looking for ways to green their office.   Webinars are held twice per month.   Companies that have attended include Motorola, Verizon, Sony and Sun Microsystems.

Over the course of a year, this will give you exposure to 1,200 to 2,400 facilities and operations people who want to make a change at their organization and are passionate about using green products and services. The first publication will be distributed during our webinars next month.

For pricing, general questions or partnering opportunities, please contact Rachel Walls at Rachel@goldengatecompany.com or (415) 513-4490.

If you want to learn more about our webinars, you can click here to sign up for our next one!

Go Green and Save Green! Create an eco-friendly workplace

Going green at your office doesn’t have to be expensive.   During this 30-minute webinar, you’ll get inexpensive ideas on how to reduce waste at your office while improving the bottom line.

This webinar taught by Michael Tauber, Principal at Michael Tauber Architecture.   Michael is an award-winning,   LEED accredited professional who has, for the past 20 years, been designing commercial buildings that are timeless in their appeal, that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, and are gentle on the environment. In addition to running his practice, Michael is an Adjunct Professor at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, staying abreast on the latest innovations in construction materials and methods. Michael is also the cofounder and chair of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Issues Forum and chair of the Professional Development Committee at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Want to advertise to the people attending our webinars?     Click here to learn more about advertising opportunities!

Go Green and Save Green! Create an eco-friendly workspace

Going green at your office doesn’t have to be expensive.   During this 30-minute webinar, you’ll get inexpensive ideas on how to reduce waste at your office while improving the bottom line.

This webinar taught by Michael Tauber, Principal at Michael Tauber Architecture.   Michael is an award-winning,   LEED accredited professional who has, for the past 20 years, been designing commercial buildings that are timeless in their appeal, that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, and are gentle on the environment. In addition to running his practice, Michael is an Adjunct Professor at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, staying abreast on the latest innovations in construction materials and methods. Michael is also the cofounder and chair of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Issues Forum and chair of the Professional Development Committee at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Want to advertise to the people attending our webinars?     Click here to learn more about advertising opportunities!

Green Webinar Presentation

“Go green and save green!   Create an eco-friendly workplace”

Going green at your office doesn’t have to be expensive.   During this 30 minute webinar, you’ll get inexpensive ideas on how to reduce waste at your office while improving the bottom line.

This webinar taught by Michael Tauber, Principal at Michael Tauber Architecture.   Michael is an award-winning, LEED accredited professional who has, for the past 20 years, been designing commercial buildings that are timeless in their appeal, that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, and are gentle on the environment.

Green Webinar Presentation

Show Me the Money!

Attendees will be provided a budget template and instruction on how to use it. By the end of this 30 minute webinar, you will have a rough budget for your upcoming move.

This webinar taught by Rachel Walls, Principal and Senior Project Manager for The Golden Gate Company. Rachel Walls has over 10 years experience working with companies in transition.

Click here for the Relocation Budget Template:

moving-budget-worksheet

Go Green and Save Green! Create an eco-friendly workplace

Going green at your office doesn’t have to be expensive.   During this 30 minute webinar, you’ll get inexpensive ideas on how to reduce waste at your office while improving the bottom line.

This webinar taught by Michael Tauber, Principal at Michael Tauber Architecture.   Michael is an award-winning,   LEED accredited professional who has, for the past 20 years, been designing commercial buildings that are timeless in their appeal, that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, and are gentle on the environment. In addition to running his practice, Michael is an Adjunct Professor at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, staying abreast on the latest innovations in construction materials and methods. Michael is also the cofounder and chair of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Issues Forum and chair of the Professional Development Committee at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects.


Want to advertise to the people attending our webinars?     Click here to learn more about advertising opportunities!

Show Me the Money! Budgeting for your office move

Attendees will be provided a budget template and instruction on how to use it. By the end of this 30 minute webinar, you will have a rough budget for your upcoming move.

This webinar taught by Rachel Walls, Principal and Senior Project Manager for The Golden Gate Company.   Rachel Walls has over 10 years experience working with companies in transition.   She launched The Golden Gate Company in 2003 which has experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and large government organizations.   Rachel’s experience includes working with companies that downsizing, expanding and moving to a new location.   She’s a member of the International Facilities Manager Association, Bay Area Relocation Resources and Business Network International.   She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.

Show Me the Money! Budgeting for your office move

Attendees will be provided a budget template and instruction on how to use it.   By the end of this 30 minute webinar, you will have a rough budget for your upcoming move.

This webinar taught by Rachel Walls, Principal and Senior Project Manager for The Golden Gate Company.   Rachel Walls has over 10 years experience working with companies in transition.   She launched The Golden Gate Company in 2003 which has experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and large government organizations.   Rachel’s experience includes working with companies that downsizing, expanding and moving to a new location.   She’s a member of the International Facilities Manager Association, Bay Area Relocation Resources and Business Network International.   She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.

Go Green and Save Green! Create an eco-friendly workplace

Going green at your office doesn’t have to be expensive.   During this 30-minute webinar, you’ll get inexpensive ideas on how to reduce waste at your office while improving the bottom line.

This webinar taught by Michael Tauber, Principal at Michael Tauber Architecture.   Michael is an award-winning,   LEED accredited professional who has, for the past 20 years, been designing commercial buildings that are timeless in their appeal, that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, and are gentle on the environment. In addition to running his practice, Michael is an Adjunct Professor at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, staying abreast on the latest innovations in construction materials and methods. Michael is also the cofounder and chair of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Issues Forum and chair of the Professional Development Committee at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Show Me the Money! Budgeting for your office move.

Attendees will be provided a budget template and instruction on how to use it.   By the end of this 30-minute webinar, you will have a rough budget for your upcoming move.

This webinar taught by Rachel Walls, Principal and Senior Project Manager for The Golden Gate Company.   Rachel Walls has over 10 years experience working with companies in transition.   She launched The Golden Gate Company in 2003 which has experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and large government organizations.   Rachel’s experience includes working with companies that downsizing, expanding and moving to a new location.   She’s a member of the International Facilities Manager Association, Bay Area Relocation Resources and Business Network International.   She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.