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STEPS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF ANY BUSINESS

BY DANIEL SWIFT

Even if you’re not planning on selling your business in the near future, there are several strategies that every business owner can employ to build a better company and create more value. As part of this effort, it is important to understand that overall value is typically determined both as a function of your earnings and financial position and the inherent strength of your business (off balance sheet items). While it is easy to measure the value of your financial position, understanding and improving the off balance sheet items that create and drive value are critical to positioning your company for long term success.

Following these steps will help create maximum value for your business: Build a deep management team: One of the most difficult challenges for an entrepreneur, and one of the critical differences between a good company and a great company, is the depth and quality of the senior managerial team. Too many entrepreneurs make the mistake of trying to run and grow their businesses with only one or two people capable of making critical decisions. As a result, most businesses will plateau in their growth.

If your company can’t function efficiently without your direct daily involvement, then you need to immediately begin to hire and develop talent or the future of your business is in jeopardy.

Diversify your customer base: Your largest customer should ideally be no more than 20% of your revenues and/or profitability. While it’s often efficient and easy to allow a major customer to develop into a substantial portion of your sales, nothing could be more dangerous to the future health and value of a business.

Once a customer becomes a critical portion of your revenues and/or profits, then they own you. They can begin to dictate the financial terms of the relationship and any change in their business, be it financial, personnel or otherwise, has a direct effect on the health and value of your business. While it might require extra effort and possibly some short term sacrifices to your bottom line as you build other accounts, the long term benefit of a diversified customer base is a significant reduction in your financial risk profile.

Develop Contractually Recurring Revenue: All revenue dollars are not created equal. Revenue dollars from a contract for annual maintenance, annual licensing fees, a recurring retainer fee, technology license, etc. are much more powerful drivers than projected sales revenue, time and materials revenue, or other non recurring revenue streams.

Develop a proprietary product or service: To truly thrive as a company, you must distinguish yourself in the marketplace by offering a unique product or service that can’t easily be replicated by competitors.. Ask yourself if your customers, employees and competitors can all quickly describe what differentiates your company. A superior product or service will create the opportunity for a pricing advantage in good times and customer loyalty in difficult periods.

Prepare and execute a business plan: Establish operational and financial plans and goals for your business in one, three and five year increments and share them with your employees. The plans should take into account various economic, industry and company specific scenarios and how management would react to each. In addition to creating a roadmap for your future growth, this will focus your business and your employees around quantifiable goals and will allow you to make better business decisions as you grow your business.

Seek the help of outside professional advisors: Seek the assistance of outside professionals, i.e. legal and accounting professionals. Not only can they provide objective counsel as you grow your business, they can help you avoid disastrous legal, financial and operational mistakes that may have significant financial consequences down the road.

Conclusion: When it comes to unlocking the market value of your privately held company, it is not limited to the bottom line.

While profitability is important the factors above can result in significant premiums over traditional valuation approaches.

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Central Realty

Cell: 604.803.1559

Email: frankpupo@hotmail.com TWITTER: twitter@frankpuporemax

DO YOU NEED TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!

DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? ESTABLISHED 75 SEAT 50’S STYLE DINER RESTAURANT

ESTABLISHED 35 SEAT BREAKFAST/LUNCH RESTAURANT

Including 2,200 Sq FT Strata property on Prime W Broadway in Kitsilano!! Currently serves Breakfast & Lunch! Huge Potential for Liquor License & Evening Business! Includes 4 Secured Parking Stalls & Storage Locker! Great Opportunity to Own a Restaurant w/ Property!

Great Family Business! Potential for Liquor License & Patio for evening business if desired! Open 7 Days/Week from 6:30am-3PM! Full Kitchen!

LICENSED 50 SEAT VIETNAMESE STYLE RESTAURANT IN ALDERGROVE

WHOLESALE BAKER IN CENTRAL PORT COQUITLAM

$3,250,000

$79,000

In High Traffic Mall! Rent is $5,236/MO including HST with 3 years left + 5 year option! Huge kitchen with walk-in cooler & walk-in freezer!!! Nice leasehold improvements! Very clean!

Great opportunity!

Near all major Highway Routes grossing $25K/MO!! Fully Equipped for all types of baking and Cooking! Low Lease Rate of $1,600/MO. There are 4 FT Employees + 2 Owners!

Great Opportunity!

$138,000

$98,000

WATERFRONT FINE DINING 56 SEAT ITALIAN RESTAURANT

LONG ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE ITALIAN DELI IN KERRISDALE

$168,000

$98,000

With 16 seat patio overlooking the Ocean, near the Pier! Great Same Owner for 20 Years! Included is a kitchen upstairs for kitchen Facilities! Spacious Dining Room! Plenty of Parking out cooking! Low rent of $3,789/month including HST! Open 6 days/ week, Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:30PM, Saturday till 5PM. front! NO DIRECT CONTACT WITH OWNER OR STAFF.

EST. & PROFITABLE ADULT & CHILDREN FOOTWARE & ACCESSORIES STORE

Established 30 Years!! Rent is $4,200 + HST for 1200 SQ FT of space! Inventory is an additional $150K - $200K! Seller is selling to retire.

$129,000

NEW FRANCHISE CONVENIENCE STORE LOCATED AT BAINBRIDGE & LOUGHEED!

Low Royalties of $500/MO with small escalations! Daily Sales are currently $900/DAY + Lotto! Rent is $2,900/MO including HST with 4 Years + 5 Year Option! Hours of Operation are Monday - Friday 8:00am-9:00PM, Saturday 9:00am-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00am-8:00PM. Inventory and Slushy machine are extra. Staff is unaware of sale, please use discretion. There is lots of potential to add and increase business! Great Opportunity for Owner Operators!

$58,000 PIZZA TAKE-OUT & PICK-UP PIZZERIA LOCATED AT GRANVILLE ISLAND

Rent is approximately $3,400/mo! Gas is approximately $300/ mo, Hydro $300/mo, daily sales $700/day, operating 6 days/ week! Food costs are approximately 25%! Great opportunity for someone. Seller selling due to other interest. Call today!

$88,000

20-SEAT FRANCHISE RESTAURANT IN BUSY SHOPPING CENTRE.

Net to Owner Operator of approximately $10,000/ MONTH! Rent is $6,800/Month including HST! Hours of operation are 11:00AM-9:00PM! Royalties are 4% + 2% Advertising. Huge Opportunity!!

$299,000 ESTABLISHED AND PROFITABLE DRY CLEANERS BUSINESS IN PRIME WEST VANCOUVER AMBLESIDE Fully Equipped with most up-todate equipment. Fully Staffed!! Rent approximately $5,553/MO with 4 Years left on Lease. Hours of Operations are Monday to Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm. All showings after 6:00pm.

$395,000

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Central Realty

Cell: 604.803.1559

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DO YOU NEED TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!

FULLY OPERATIONAL OVER 100 SEAT RESTAURANT + PATIO IN CRESCENT BEACH AREA

Currently unlicensed but at one time was licensed for over 130 seats with patio! Fully Equipped Kitchen with Walk-in Cooler!

Currently operating as a Coffee/Gelato Shop! Low Rent of $4,500 + HST! Must be seen!

BEAUTIFUL 97 SEAT RESTAURANT + 19 SEAT LOUNGE + 45 SEAT PATIO

On Sea to sky Highway in recently branded Best Western Hotel, 40 mins from Whistler & 40 mins from Vancouver! Open 7 Days/Week form 6AM-10PM! Over $800,000/Yr in Sales! Must be seen. No direct contact please. All showings by appointment between 3PM-5PM.

$148,000

$230,000

121 SEAT RESTAURANT WITH PATIO IN PRIME KITSILANO!!!

LONG ESTABLISHED CAR RENTAL AGENCY!!

+ 25 Seat Lounge/Bar PLUS 26 Seat Outdoor Corner Patio in Prime Kitsilano!! Absolute First Class Leasehold Improvements & Fine Finishing! Huge Gourmet Kitchen with Walk-in Cooler & Freezer!

Rent is 12,900/mo w/ 3 Years Left + 5 Year Option! Rent includes Secured Underground 24 Stalls of Parking included in Rent!

Established for 45 Years!! Extremely Profitable!!

Great Net Cash Flow to Owner!!! Seller will train!

Confidentiality is a Must!!

$188,000

$1,198,000

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY IN EDGEMONT VILLAGE

GREAT WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER EAST

Prime Edgemont Village, North Vancouver!! Long Established! Fun Franchise Business with 50 Stores across Canada! Rent is $2,965/mo for 450 sq ft of Space with 2 years left + 5 year option!! Royalties are 8% of Net Sales. Great Opportunity for Owner Manager Operator!!

With Huge Upside!! Price includes approximately $120K in Inventory! Business can be operated from home! Business includes 1,000 Client Base with Major Name Brand Retailer Accounts!! Seller may finance with security! Great Opportunity!!

FOR LEASE

$138,000 DE DUTCH PANNEKOEK HOUSE IN CENTRAL PORT COQUITLAM GROSSING OVER $1.1 MILLION IN SALES! Excellent Net Income! Fully Equipped Kitchen with Walk-In Cooler & Freezer! Recently Updated!

Vendor Financing of $100,000 for qualified buyer! All showings after 10pm.

Warehouse on main level and completely finished office space up! One block south of Lougheed Highway on Boundary Road, central near Highway #1, easy access to Northshore, Burnaby, Vancouver. Landlord may rent whole space or main level only.

$239,000

$199,000

WHOLESALE HEALTH & NUTRITION BUSINESS

BOUTIQUE 100 SEAT WATERFRONT STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT WITH PATIO 56 Seats inside + 71 Seats on Patio!! Great Exposure! Prime Steveston! Stunning Leasehold Improvements!

High Traffic Corner! New Lease to be Negotiated!! Fully Equipped Kitchen with Walk-in Cooler! Gross Great Opportunity!! No Direct Contact Please. All Sales are $1 Million/Year! Morning Showings before showings by appointment.

10am - Thanks!

GREEK RESTAURANT ON PRIME CORNER OF DAVIS & THURLOW

$299,000

$288,000

WEST COAST MEDITERRANEAN 68 SEAT + 54 SEAT PATIO RESTAURANT

194 SEAT PUB WITH 20 SEAT PATIO!

Grossing approximately $700K/Year with Low Rent of $3,527/Month including HST!! Liquor License till 1am! Huge Potential for Catering! Profitable! Great Opportunity!!

Established 194 SEAT PUB with 20 SEAT patio with Liquor License till 1:00am!! Gross Sales are $1.15 Million + LOTTO!!

Rent is $8,900 + HST with long lease in place!! Seller may finance with security! Great cash-flow for owner operator!!!

$238,000

$560,000

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76 Units Sold in Year 2011

KINGSWAY RESTAURANT

$138,000

BBQ FAST FOOD

88 SEAT CHINESE RESTAURANT

$99,000

75 SEAT SUSHI RICHMOND

$69,000

$268,000

Viennese Restaurant. Liquor license, 3.400 sf, 2 Dining Halls, 3 washrooms, 65’ of Kingsway exposure. Rent $3,500/month + 75% property tax = about $5,000/month. The business owner is also the landlord. New 5 + 5 year lease will be given.

High traffic BBQ Fast Food 16-Seat Restaurant with large commercial factory equipment. BBQ product sold to many supermarket and other restaurants. Large walking cooler and fridge.

HK style Chinese on Kingsway. About 3,000 sq. ft., rent $3,500/month + HST. Full commercial kitchen. 10 underground parking. 88 seats, full liquor license. High sale plus huge potential.

Well located Japanese Sushi and Grill Restaurant in the heart of Steveston Village. Seat 75+, 2,100 SqFt. Rent $8,400 + HST

TAKE-OUT PLACE BURNABY

70-SEAT CHINESE RESTAURANT

17 SEATS KINGSWAY SUSHI

DRY CLEAN SURREY

$98,000

$238,000

$29,800

$230,000

Chinese Eat-In, Take-Out and Catering Service, Fast Food Restaurant in high traffic Plaza (corner of Willingdon & Kingsway).

Surrounded by Commercial/Retail & Residential. Rent $3,648/month

On Victoria & 40th Avenue. Just across from London Drugs. Fully equipped with commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler, banquet room with liquor license. Rent $6,100 include NNN and water, lease 4.5 + 5 year left.

Japanese restaurant in busy Kingsway/Victoria area, 17 seats, 800 sq ft, low rent $1,530, 2 yrs & 2 mths left of lease. Price open to offer.

Seller wants quick sale.

Busy Bee Dry Clean, contracts with RCMP, Fire Department, Bylaws department. A steady business for the past 29 years with lots of new equipment. Gross Rent $2875/ mo. Net to owners over 100K/year.

VANCOUVER SPA

50 SEAT VANCOUVER

40 SEATS DUNBAR

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

$39,000

$169,000

$158,000

1.19 M

Golden opportunity, 400 SF, Low rent beauty, hair and foot massage 3 in 1 business. Low rent, only $825/month.

Currently renting the hair salon out for $500/month. Where can you find this kind of cheap rent? Rent only $325.

Well established 50 seats Chinese Restaurant with lots parking in prime Victoria & 49. size: 875 Sq. Ft. Easy for family operation & the seller will provide training if needed. Lots potential with to go & delivery. Don’t miss the chance, any offer welcome!!

40 Seat Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant, famous for its special Osaka style Okonomiyaki. Fully vented kitchen, open Teppanyaki grill, liquor license & large basement storage. Gross rent $2,950/ month. No competition, low food cost.

Good investment property with lots potential which close to the Coquitlam City Centre and the coming Evergreen Line. Unit 2&3 (2330 sf) operated by a famous Chinese restaurant and the next door (1076 sf) is available . Call agents for detail.

DENMAN SUSHI

CAMBIE RESTAURANT

50 SEATS VANCOUVER

50 SEATS VANCOUVER

$178,000 90-Seat Chinese Restaurant on Cambie & West 19th Avenue. Fully vented commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler, seafood tank and liquor license. 1,900 SqFt, New lease available.

50 seat Chinese restaurant on a corner location of Victoria & 33rd Ave with parking at front. Fully vented commercial kitchen, liquor license until 2am, 4 + 5 year lease.

1,249 SF gross rent at $3,845/month.

Super good location, 1300 sf gross rent approx. $4858 the lease till June 3013 plus options for renewal. Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm. Sunday closed. Daily sales approx $650 two full time and one part time.

2 IN 1 FRANCHISE

WAVES COFFEE

JUICE BAR

$113,000 Great opportunity to own this 20-seat Japanese Sushi Business in well-known English Bay area. Fully equipped Japanese style kitchen. Lots of walk-in customers during summer time. 5 minutes walking distance to the Beach.

16 SEAT VANCOUVER

$34,000 16 Seat take out style fast food restaurant.

600 SF. Full commercial kitchen, can change to any type menu. Rent $1,200 + property tax ($200/month). High traffic corner at Knight and 49th Ave

$88,000

$138,000

$129,000 Two Internationally famous franchise businesses in one unit at the City Square food court.

Very easy to operate. Sales. $224000/ last year 2010 ,Do Not approach employees.

Appointment is a must. Call listing agent for more info.

$98,000

Corner location coffee franchise located at Edmonds and Kingsway. Rent $6,800 + HST, Lease 2+5, 9% Royalty. Sales $315,000/year. 6:30AM-11:30PM /7 days. Lots new highrise will up around later years. Huge potential.

$129,000 Coquitlam Centre golden opportunity juice bar Big Orange. Very easy franchise to run for one person. Full training will be provided.

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HORIZIN REALTY 101 - 3500 Carrington Rd West Kelowna, BC., V4T 3C1 (250) 768-8001

“Kelowna’s #1 Small Business Realtor”

Bill Raine

R E A LT O R ®

TEL: 250.870.6210

braine@coldwellbanker.ca www.BillRaine.info

SMALL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRM $500,000

ITALIAN RESTAURANT - $45,000

Shares of KD Ketchen & Associates Ltd. Small structural engineering firm providing quality Structural Consulting services including design & document preparations, construction review, & investigations for commercial, light industrial & residential buildings. Specializing in steel connection design. This unique application makes this business in high demand. Strong client base throughout the province. The company also reaches outside of BC to the rest of Canada & the US markets. Great income base & the ability to expand the business.

www.BillRaine.info

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

NEW & EXISTING LOCATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT BC. JOIN THE HOTTEST NEW FRANCHISE CONCEPT. FULL TRAINING PROVIDED, LOW STARTUP FEES. - CALL BILL FOR MORE DETAILS

Buy the equipment and leaseholds of this established Italian Restaurant. Owner retiring and has priced to sell now. Excellent exposure, lots of parking, great locale in heart of downtown West Kelowna. Great lease rate. Landlord will extend.

www.BillRaine.info

www.BillRaine.info

JAPANESE RESTAURANT - $60,000

CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING BUSINESS $359,000

RESTAURANT FOR SALE - $115,000

Newer small restaurant in the heart of Glenmore. Great exposure in primarily residential area with little competition.

Current use is Japanese. Exhaust system, coolers, 2 washrooms, nice decor. Must be sold.

Watch your business grow with this exciting opportunity.

Rock walls, large or small landscaping features, trucking and crane operation. This profitable business is self sufficient with 10 employees including designer. Must be sold due to other commitments

Triple “A” location next to Tim Horton’s on Highway 97 in Westbank. Great equipment package available. This is a sacrifice sale well below replacement cost.

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Roger Chan, C.C.I.M. Tel.:

604 307 8288 $228,000

$150,000

www.rogerchan.ca $49,900

SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY

$119,000

PITA SANDWICHES & WRAPS

TACO TIME FRANCHISED MEXICAN RESTAURANT

WINEMAKING STORE

50-SEAT JAPANESE RESTAURANT

In Oakridge Centre Food Court, one of the busiest malls in Vancouver.

Same business there for 20 years.

Easy to operate, no franchise fee.

In Park Royal South Mall Food Court, serving burritos, tacos, salads, and nachos. 5% royalty, remaining 4-year term.

Gross rent $6,813/month. Staff unaware.

On West Broadway and Alma. Same location over 14 years, with lots of loyal customers. Very easy to operate.

Owner will train.

On Marine Drive and 13th St, North Van. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, sushi bar & liquor license. Same location for 13 years.

Gross rent $5,000/month including HST. 3.5 years + 5 years lease. By appointment only.

198,000

$189,000

$198,000

$49,800

WELL-ESTABLISHED 50-SEAT RESTAURANT

80-SEAT JAPANESE RAMEN RESTAURANT

Serving all day breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past 35 years. Fully vented commercial kitchen, and liquor license.

1,800 sf, gross rent $8,400/month. Staff unaware, please be discreet.

In Parker Place. Fully equipped big commercial kitchen, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Can convert to any type of food. New 5-year lease available. Trade name not included. By appointment only.

on West 4th Ave and Balsam, just across Safeway. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, sushi bar, and liquor license.

Easy to convert to any type of food. Staff unaware, please be discreet.

PIZZA DELIVERY ON HASTINGS & WILLINGDON Open evenings only, very stable sales. 1,092 sq. ft., gross rent $2,365/month. Remaining 2.5 + 5 years term.

$128,000

$25,000

$38,000

$98,000

80-SEAT JAPANESE AND CHINESE RESTAURANT

16-SEAT JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT

WELL ESTABLISHED ORGANIC FOOD

NEARLY BRAND NEW 16 SEAT COFFEE SHOP

VIETNAMESE FAST FOOD

On Hornby and Drake, surrounded by apartments and offices. Gross rent $1,528 per month. 3 + 3 years term.

Grocery store on Main & 27th Avenue with lots of loyal customers. New 3-year lease, gross rent $2,572/month. Easy to operate. Huge potential to grow.

On W Broadway and Columbia with less than 2-year equipment and improvements. 700 sq. ft., gross rent $2,800/month including property taxes.

Remaining 3 + 5 years lease.

In the food court of Richmond Aberdeen Centre. 8 years in business by the same owner. Commercial kitchen, the only Vietnamese cuisine in the mall.

$108,000

$205,000

$159,000

$29,900

70-SEAT CHINESE RESTAURANT

FISH & SEAFOOD STORE

50-SEAT COZY MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

10-SEAT BUBBLE TEA & SNACK HOUSE

On W 73rd Ave and Hudson for 21 years by same owner. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, and liquor license.

Very stable sales with lots of delivery.

1,809 sf, $4,415/month gross rent.

At the entrance of Richmond Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston Village.

Best location and excellent local and tourist traffic. Easy to operate. 1,070 sf, gross rent $5,520/month.

On Russell and Johnston Road in the On Marine Drive facing the beach town centre of White Rock. Fully vented with excellent traffic. 809 sf, gross rent commercial kitchen, liquor license, and $2,170/month. newer leasehold improvement. Can convert to other type of cuisine.

$120,000

$238,000

$99,800

PRODUCE STORE IN DOWNTOWN

WELL ESTABLISHED 140 +135

PATIO SEAT JAPANESE RESTAURANT In Vancouver downtown area, close to Robson Public Market with lots of English Bay. Fully equipped commercial customer parking. Two huge walk-in kitchen, sushi bar, extra large patio and coolers, storage area. 2,164 sq. ft. liquor license. 19 years in business. Sales Great potential. over 1.5 million per year.

70-SEAT RESTAURANT

On Whalley Blvd & 104th Ave. Fully equipped big commercial kitchen with wok range, griddle, and walk-in cooler.

Fit for all kinds of restaurant. 1,633 sq. ft. Gross rent $2,360/month.

$228,000

50-SEAT ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT On Robson & Nicola. Fully vented commercial kitchen, liquor license, and extra patio seating. 4 + 4 years lease. Gross rent $8,500/month. By appointment only.

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DOLLAR STORE

SANDWICH & COFFEE SHOP

SHOE REPAIR

MONGOLIAN RESTAURANT

Vancouver East $69,000

Vancouver East $19,000

Chilliwack $19,000

rent $1,350 (HST include). Lease Sep 2013 (New Lease Possible), open 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun close.

Near Beer Factory, Business & residential area. Only one person operating, easy to learn.

Downtown Vancouver $180,000

Rent $3,700 (all include), Lease October 2016+ 5yr option Open 9-6/7days, Seller net income $4,000/ month

Rent $3,250(Basic & Operating Cost)+HST,Lease May 2017, Open Mall Hours, Owner retire after over 30 years(Present Location 11 years), Seller’s Estimated Income for a couple around $5,000.

Mongolian BBQ restaurant. Core on Busy Davie Street. Sales around $450K. Lease July 2015+ 5 year option. Open 11:30am-10pm 7/ days. Liquor license, 2 dedicated Parking, Ventilated Kitchen, walk-in Cooler. Presently only one owner who works 2-3 hours/day. Seller’s income estimated for a couple around $10K/Month.

GROCERY STORE

DOLLAR & GIFT SHOP

OYSTER MUSHROOM FARM

GROCERY STORE

Prince George $79,000

North Vancouver $109,000

Langley $1,399,000

Abbotsford $89,000

Grocery, near University, sales $335K+ Lotto, rent $2,255 (include all). Seller arrange new lease. Ample parking, 12 years same owner.

Perfect for a couple, too much potential (flower, produce, fast food). Good location by the highway and main street , steady customers and lots of travelers near to motels. Easy operation.

Dollar items, Gift, cards & variety items, high sales volume. Rent $4,733 (includes property tax & maint.). Lease Feb 2017 + 5 year. Open 9am-7pm/Sundays closed. 2 parking, high foot traffic, growing area. One owner with employees. Owner wants to sell quickly. Asking price is quick selling price.

4.89 Acres, 3 buildings and a house which has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and around 2100 SF, 13 greenhouses.

The owner will train. Established marketing route.

Grocery, Produce & Sushi, Asian Food, Sales $640,000, Rent $6,295(include Property Tax & Maintenance), Open 9-7/6 days, Sundays Close, 2500sf

TAEKWON-DO

MOTEL

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Vancouver $20,000

Saskatchewan $1,290,000

Downtown Vancouver $169,000

Courtnenay Vancouver Island $57,000

No Rent, No utilities, 2 hours per day and Twice a week. Owner retiring after 13 years same location. Good for the person who is operating a Tae Kwon-do training centre.

Room Sale $400,000, 23 Rooms + 2 bedroom Living quarter, 94,525 SF, Seller’s estimation income for a couple around $280,000, New Roof, Building Excellently Maintained(Built in 1981)

Sales $750 /Day, Rent $2,950(include utilities & HST), Lease June 2018+5yr option,Open 10-4/5days Sat. & Sundays Close, Busy Shopping Mall, Inside food Court, High Net Income

Sales around $200,000/ Year, Rent $2,240(HST Include), Open 11:30am2pm/5pm-9pm/6 days, Sundays Close Full Ventilated Commercial Kitchen, 75 Seats, Liquor Licence

GROCERY WITH 3 BEDROOM LIVING QUARTERS

DOLLAR AND GIFT STORE

BAKERY FACTORY & SHOP

DOMINOS PIZZA

New Westminster $64,900

North Vancouver $119,000

North Vancouver $99,900

Port Alberni Vancouver Island $75,000

Owner retiring after 18 years. Sales $750/day + Lotto. Rent $2,117 (all inclusive). Lease March 2014 + 2 year Option High traffic, safe location, near elementary school. Hard to find a store like this.

Sales $484,000, Rent $6,200 (include all), Lease Feb 2014 + 5 yr option, Excellent location, high foot traffic, Near the store new condo constructing, A lot of possibilities, Good for a couple.

Bakery, owner retiring after 28 years same place. Rent $6,274 (include HST).

Lease December 2012 + 5 year option, open 7:30 am-6 pm, Sundays closed. A lot of condos are be constructed around the store. New oven.

Sales around $18,000/month, Rent $2,000(Gross), Lease 2015+5yr, Owner Not Working, Good for a couple or a family

SMOKE SHOP (INTERNATIONAL NEWS FRANCHISE)

PET SUPPLIES & GROOMING

TEMPO GAS STATION

GAS STATION

Vancouver $69,000

Coquitlam $99,500

Vancouver Island $1,350,000

Rent $3,200 (include utilities). Lease January 2015 + 5-year option. Open 8AM-6PM, 5 days, Saturdays & Sundays closed. High foot-traffic.

Owner is not working. One person operating possible.

Rent $2,594(all Include), Lease Sep. 2016+5yr, Open 9am6:30pm/6days, Sundays Close, Ample Parking, 110 Dogs grooming /Month

Share Sale, 3 Bed + Den(Living Quarter),Business Rented by Jan. 2013, Rental Net income $108,000.

SUSHI RESTAURANT

SUSHI TAKE-OUT

GROCERY

Coquitlam $99,000

Vancouver East $59,000

Vancouver East $109,000

Rent $4,000(Property Tax & HST Include), Lease 2013 + 5 yr option, Open 11am9:30pm/6days, Sundays Close, Excellent location(10 High-rises & 3 new constructing) Walk-in Cooler & Freezer, Sushi Bar, Air conditing, one month traning.

Rent $2,255(include HST), Lease 2014+ 4yr, Open 11am9:30pm/ Mondays Close, High Foot Traffice

Hope $890,000

Gas & Grocery, Video, Gift, and Fishing & Hunting Licences, and so on, 3 Bedroom + Den,3 Gas Bays, Open 7 days 3 underground Tanks/ Leaking test in 2011, Owner retiring after 13 years.

MOTELS

Near Jasper, BC $3,490,000 (Shared Sale) Sales $886,000 + Restaurant, 70 rooms,

Owner retiring after 18 years same place. Swimming Pool, Spa, Manager Living/1 bed, AppraisLotto, ATM, Key Cutting. Rent al $4.2M, Seller’s Estimated Net $520,000+ . $3,400 (includes all). Lease January 2014 + 5 year option. Open 9am Calgary, Alberta $1,190,000 -9:30pm, 10am-6pm Sundays. High (Asset Sale) 26 rooms, living quarter 2 bedrooms (1,000sf). 1 Acre, a couple and part time, owner want Traffic.

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to retire, Steady income. Near Calgary, Alberta

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Sonya Reich

TOP PRODUCER

Master Medallion

Bus.: 604.530.4141 “No.1 Business Sales in FVREB 2011” View my listings at

www.sonyajoreich.ca

KFC FOR SALE

LANGLEY - $499,000

PIZZA RESTAURANT

MAPLE RIDGE - $129,900

Award-winning Franchise Pizza Business Worldwide famous Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise for sale. The “secret recipe” of 11 herbs in busy strip mall. Fully loaded Pizza with & spices everybody craves. First time offered no MSG or Trans Fats. Well established & since new, don’t miss this great opportunity.

SO LD

COMMERCAIL FOR SALE

SURREY - $599,000

“INVESTORS ALERT!” 4,200 SF two storey free standing Building on 7242 SF LotFronting busy 108 Ave in North Surrey. 4 retail units on main & office space up.16 parking stalls.

Call LS for details.

GREENHOUSE BUSINESS

LANGLEY - $1,980,000 42,000 SF complete poly & glass green house operation on 4.53 Acres of land plus 3700 SF house. Indoor Tropical & spring hanging basket operation. Wholesale only.

For details contact listing realtor.

THAI RESTAURANT

LANGLEY - $99,900

Very popular “Thai Restaurant” in busy strip mall.1232 SQ. FT. 50 Seating. Liquor license.

Full kitchen with 8’ wide hood fan, deep fryer & gas stove with 6 burner. Well established and money making business.

doing Excellent. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

AGASSIZ - $899,000

“NO. 8 across Canada” 12,350 SF Mansion on 5 Acres

LANGLEY - $1,680,000

20 Acres of great farm land with 2800 SF 5 bdrm house, Huge barn & storage for live stock. Close to Harrison Hot Springs& golf course. Currently rented for 1300/mth, Great holding property.

Excellent holding property next to Glucester Industrial Estates.

Corner property(58Ave/268ST) with two road frontage. This country manor boasts Main living area plus 4 unauthorized suites. Total 11 bdrms, 9 baths, 8 fireplaces & 5 laundries.

Connected to city water and sewer nearby. Minutes to Hwy#1.

Property currently rented at $6,000/mth.

GIFT, ARTS & CRAFT STORE

SMOKE SHOP

AGASSIZ - $549,900 Commercial Building for sale with 2 tenants in place. Main-PIzza Restaurant, up-Two 2 bdrm Apts. 6,000 SF. FT. 2 storey building with lane access. 2 years old roof and 2nd floor Apts with great potential.

“Paper Nation” Stationery & Craft Store. Business Excellence award in 2011.1450 SF. Low rent.

Sells hand-made decorative paper , Scrapbooking collections, Designers cards & Tote bags, Gift Items and many more.Buy yourself a fun, Creative Business!

ABBOTSFORD $58,000

LANGLEY - $39,000 “SMOKE SHOP” fronting high traffic area of Langley.1000 SF. Sells Lotto 649, great selection of Magazines, Cards, cigarettes & smokes, candy & pop. Open 6 days/week (8:30am-5:30pm).Low rent. Easy to run.

CANDY SHOPPE

FLORIST & GIFT

JUGO JUICE

WHITE ROCK - $39,000 Makes own Belgium chocolates, Fudge, truffles, Caramel corns and sells other confectionery items, Ice Cream & Specialty Cafe.1631 SF. 13 seating. Potential with wholesale market. Easy to run.Seller will train. Buy yourself a JOB!

SURREY - $79,000 Well Establish “Florist & Gift Shop” across from Guildford Shipping Centre. 906 SF. Worldwide delivery on FTD system. Also sells Home Decor, Collectibles & gift items.

Built-in clientele. Easy to run.

BURNABY - $79,000 “JUGO JUCIE” Great Franchise business at Bargain Price in busy Lougheed Mall, 200 SQ. FT. of kiosk space. Only 17mths old business holds great potential. Current owner paid $300,000 to set up this business and Sales growing every day. Don’t miss out!

COFFEE SHOP

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

EUROPEAN BAKERY AND DELI

LANGLEY - $1,500,000 CHILLIWACK, $49,000 “ED’S Cafe” next to Chilliwack Courthouse & 0.96 Acre of land fronting Fraser Hwy.313’ Clocktower at Historic 5 corners. 1157 SF. 50 Seating.

Serves Specialty Coffee, Soup & Sandwiches & frontage. C-3 Zoning(Service Commercial). snack food. Low rent. Good lease. Place holds great Two Buildings on Site(7028 SF & 2034 SF). potential. Great location for TO-GO SUSHI

FLYING WEDGE PIZZA

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

LANGLEY - $138,800

CHILLIWACK - $1,850,000 Well maintained Commercial Building next to City Hall. 8,500 SF building fully leased. C-2 zoning. Connected to city water & sewer. Established long term tenant. Good income.

Award- winning Franchise Pizza business in Willoughby Heights. 1400 SF. Fully equipped. Serves 100% natural ingredients pizza. Great family business. Seller retiring.

20 ACRES FOR SALE

To

CONVENIENCE STORE

VANCOUVER - $129,000

Busy Grocery Store in heart of Gas Town.2400 SF of retail space. Low rent.

Surrounded by Commercial & multifamily development. Well established and it’s a money making business.

NORTH SURREY $449,000

Well known “European Bakery & Deli Retail & Whole Sale”. 3,000 SQ. FT. on main(retail area) & 3,000 SQ. FT.(bakery production area). Great money making business. Please contact LS for details.

ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI

MAPLE RIDGE - $129,900

Well known European Bakery in busy strip mall. 1380 SF. Serves Authentic Italian Breads & Pastries, Variety of Deli Meats & Cheeses, Home style Pizza & Specialty items. Excellent family business.

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SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 25, 2012 | PAGE 13 #100-6133 BUSWELL ST RICHMOND - $558,000

DAIRY QUEEN FRANCHISE BUSINESS RICHMOND - $415,000

Ideally suited a family to run, be part of a successful chain with training, national advertising and corporate support.

Merritt, B.C.

Investment 894’ retail property, health food & travel agency, Lease till 07/13 +3, close to city ctr

Prominent west side area, excellent price for quick sales, rare opportunity with potential

CAFE, CATERING & KITCHEN RICHMOND - $62,000

JEWELRY BUY & SELL RICHMOND - $99,000

Located at the airport area, attractive rent, many utility charges are included

Rarely find Jewelry Buy & Sell Pawn shop ready, close to casino

NEW & CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING RICHMOND - $69,900

SHOE REPAIR & KEY CUTTING RICHMOND - $25,000

Trendy, cloth for all ages, great reputation, unique sales pattern, great to be your own boss

22 years of same location, lots of loyal customers, unbeatable price for quick sale

$215,000 + inventory

Salmon Arm, B.C.

$149,000 + inventory Kelowna, B.C. $130,000 + inventory

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EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 6% cap Rate, Squamish BC over an acre and a half located downtown with 100’ of Sea to Sky Hwy exposure. Ford Dealer as tenant est 24 years $20k nnn/month. Asking 3.9M Squamish BC profitable Self Storage over an acre located in Industrial park grossing over 188k /year with 2 apartments, 4 shops, 2 Retail space and 43 storage lockers. Asking 2.78M Vancouver BC Clothier business est over 30 years grossing over 2M/year. Asking 600k Downtown Vancouver, prime Denman St location restaurant, 50 seats, gross over 500k/year, liquor license established over 8 years. Asking 248k Richmond BC Pizza Deliver business established over 15 years. Asking 78k Downtown Port Coquitlam, 1,530 sq. ft. main floor office space. Asking $10NNN

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RAJ THIND.COM

Personal Real Estate Corporation.

COMMERCIAL, FRANCHISE, BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT

778-554-SOLD (7653) rthind@sutton.com VISIT

www.RajThind.com FOR MORE INFO:

RESTAURANTS/FRANCHISE • BUSY LOWER MAIN DAYCARE WITH PROPERTY - $769,000 LAND STORE • STRONG SALES • GREAT LOCATION.

$649,000

DOMINO’S PIZZA •Great Surrey-Langley location •Perfect for owner operator.

•Room for expansion within Area

$389,000

Well established-LOW LEASE RATE PROFITABLE in Over $600k sales for 2011 & 2012

Award Winning Burger Franchise High Traffic Vancouver Location-$269,000 -Surround by Businesses -Over $1200, ave sales per day- BROADWAY & GRANVILLE -Newer Equipment, High Traffic -Easy to Manage, Great sales

Mall Food Location --Richmond -Great Hours, Minimal staff requirements -Newer Location , Great Price

$199,000

Pitt Meadows - Steady sales year round - Easy location to manage - High traffic, high profile

$369,000

- Easy to run

MASTER FRANCHISE FOR SALE • Commercial & Residential Cleaning • Turn Key Master Franchise with multiple • regions already in place in West Canada • Over $40,K/year royalty Net from Franchises • Huge Expansion Opportunity in BC.

• • • •

Established Long Term Location High Revenue with Future Expansion Opportunity Government Approved with Subsidy Consistent Year Round Enrollment

YALETOWN DELI & SPORTS LOUNGE.

• One the busiest location in Yaletown, great food great atmosphere • All day service- Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner witH Pub Liquor options • Multiple revenue seems, with Catering, Cooperate events, Large order contracts • Plus $1000 of$$$$$ in direct payment, from Corporate Sponsor contracts • Huge Evening & event night revenue - The Busiest UFC location in city • Franchising and trademark opportunity available • AMAZING YALETOWN OPPORTUNITY HUGE SALES VOLUME

1.1 MILLION- call for details RESTAURANT & PUB COMBINATION TWO INDIAN GREAT BUSINESSES IN ONE OUTSTANDING LOCATION. RESTAURANT

• Located in Best Western Hotel $389,000 • Low Lease rate, $4100 NNN- for both • Busy Restaurant offering room service, breakfast , Lunch & Dinner • Well known Pub also included • Two separate Licences + Off Sales Lic. • Strong Revenue- UFC Nights, Game Nights, Team Events, Catering & Staff parties.

• RENOVATED, LOOKS GREAT. CONSISTENT DAILY BUSINESS- NORTH NANAIMO

DOWNTOWN REST/LOUNGE

• 3 level Building over 5100 sqft. STAND ALONE • Private lounge & party area lower+PATIO POPULAR SUB IN COQUITLAM LOCATION Huge Revenue/Strong Goodwill • High Revenue-Business year round • TURN KEY LOW LEASE RATE $289,000 • Easy Location to manage • NOW OPERATING AS HIGH END INDIAN RESTAURANT • Perfect for owner/operator • Take over as is or bring own ideas to the concept ASKING: $219,000 $99,000 trade make and training available.

MOBILE FOOD TRUCK $49,000

• 1 Ton Cube Van, Fully Equipped • Hot/Cold Water, Fully Vented System

PRODUCE STORE $88,000 motivated seller

• Large busy location • Year-round contact Business’ • Average $550K sales/year • Perfect for family Business

• High Revenue Sechelt Location • OVER 90k-100k PER YEAR NET REVENUE -$$$ VERIFIABLE • No competition in the area, • 6-8 foreign workers on employment visa - assumable • Turnkey, Highend Location, Low Lease HUGE INCOME • Great Opportunity.

• Vendor relocating- Training Available

$268,000 ROCKWELLS IN SURREY $800,000

• HIGH VOLUME, HIGH REVENUE & GREAT REPUTATION

• Two level- Hair Salon , Japanese straightening & beauty services. Consistent Business year-round • Lower Esthetics, Skin Care Spa. (FULLY EQUIPPED)

$398,000

Approved Care Home/ Multi Family Site Zoning Approved Central Nanaimo Location 26-30 Self Contained Units-Preominary Plans Available Great Holding Revenue- Package Rarely Available Plans and more details Available.

Franchise Convenience Store $899,000 $139,000 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 4k net per month

• Huge sales ov $50-60k/mo NOT INCLUDING LOTTO • 24 Hour Option Available

Maple Ridge Mall Location - $55,000

• Easy Operation for owner

$3.98M CALL FOR PACKAGE PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE 3RD READING COMPLETE • High Traffic Surrey Location • 2 Buildings, 21,000 Sq.Ft Total • Strong Anchor Tenants Options • Ready for place ie- Starbucks, Subway, Lrg Rest. Insurance, Post Service...

• Zoning approved for banquet hall. perfect option for second fl.

• Expected Lease rate $35/ sq.ft (av) • Long Term tenants to be set • Cap Rate Expected Over 10% • This site is ready for building permit • Take Advantage Today!

$3,000,000

CALL FOR DETAILS.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE

• Busy Langley Downtown-C1 Zoned • 2 levels with multiple units and tenants • Great Street Front Exposure. High Revenue • Perfect for Professional Services, Realty, • Lawyers offices, Doctors, Education...

• Upper level available for Lease Option as well

• High Profit Res$1,198,000 taurant Lounge CROWNISLE GOLF RESORT • High End-Located • 2 units , Beautiful Golf Resort in Brand Hotel • Open to a private puttting green

GASTOWN - BEAUTY STUDIO & SKIN CARE SPA

• • • •

NORTH, BC HOTEL FOR SALE

• Large-Motel with property • 72 Room, High Exposure, Prime Loc. • Additional Lots avial in price • Well Recognized Brand • Full service large Restaurant • High profit, Call For Details.

Large building ,6600sqft Corner Lot, New West. Upper 4 bedroom -2 bath ,2 decks ,2000 sqft Unit Lower,set up for grocery,can easily be converted tons of power, separate meter,High Traffic location. $940,000

• Great Revenue Pool Year Round.

$99,000 AWARD WINNING BURGER FRANCHISE • HUGE EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY. • Aggressive Alberta Expansion is now under way.

• This top franchise is now set to open in Alberta.

• CALGARY is SET FOR INITIAL EXPANSION. CALL TODAY FOR A FRANCHISE PACKAGE. INITIAL PLACEMENT IS LIMITED - FRANCHISE INCENTIVES AVAILABLE.

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SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 25, 2012 | PAGE 15

Ways For

Small Businesses

To Get Good Word Of Mouth

By Bob Reiss | http://EzineArticles.com/6164947

The most effective advertising a company can get is more difficult to achieve but much more effective and lasting than traditional media advertising. It is word of mouth advertising, and it is earned rather than purchased. It is your customers’ opinion of your product, which at times can be very vocal with praise or derision.

It is available to start-ups as well as large corporations. It can be achieved with minimal cash outlays by doing things right. It can be earned quickly or over a long period of time, depending on the product or service you are selling. Word of mouth is sometimes instantaneous. After people view a new movie, they talk about what they’ve just seen. It could be “What a great picture” or “This was a stiff.” Descriptive word spreads quickly, and new viewers of that movie result if those who saw and liked it tell their friends.

On the other hand, word of mouth on an automobile takes a much longer time. Drivers are interested in how well the car drives, the ease and quality of service, the car’s trade-in value, how problems are handled, car breakdowns, etc.

Here are seven factors to consider for creating a good word of mouth for your company and its products.

1. Quality - From day one, all company employees must be aware of the importance of maintaining quality, and systems must be put in place to monitor it. Any products or components outsourced must be rigorously inspected to see that your standards are met.

2. Service - Regardless of whether your product is a high or low service one, customers’ problems with its use must be addressed and solved with a minimum of effort on the customer’s part and in a timely fashion.

3. Instructions - Many products need to be assembled or explained. The instructions accompanying the product must be clear and concise. Many companies fail miserably in this area and devote little time and effort to it. Poor instructions can turn off consumers to all your future products and create bad word of mouth.

4. Communications - All contact with your customers and their inquiries must be promptly addressed with courtesy and knowledge. This starts with the telephone.

5. Value - The value you deliver on your products to customers is paramount in their returning and spreading the good word about you. It must meet or exceed their expectations.

A good maxim to deliver to all the employees is to under promise and over deliver.

6. High integrity - You want all your stakeholders and customers to trust you. This trust must be earned continuously. It takes time to develop, but can be lost in an instant. Problems must be addressed and solved quickly. They cannot be ducked, delayed, or shifted politically. Mistakes should be admitted and corrected. People want to do business and work for trustworthy companies.

Tip for Entrepreneurs Have humans answer your phones, not computers like most large companies do. This simple move will start you on the good word of mouth path with your customers. Also your receptionist, who I call “The Director of First Impressions,” is a more important hire than most employers acknowledge. You want an upbeat, intelligent, pleasant person in that slot.

Management’s interactions with employees, suppliers, and stake holders should also be first class and monitored.

This good word of mouth as well as customers are important to the company’s health.

7. Be a good citizen - There is no doubt that a company’s prime responsibility is to make a profit.

To not do so will eventually lead to its demise and the loss of all jobs. Do not be embarrassed to earn a profit. However, I believe the company has a responsibility to take actions to enhance the quality of life of their community and employees. This good citizen appellation should not be just empty promises for show. If real, it is also good for your business, your family, and your sleep.

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Amazing location! Right on the corner of an extremely busy W.Broadway intersection. High volume foot traffic throughout the day. Beautifully decorated with liquor license and seating for 48.

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RESTAURANTS Dairy Queen Restaurant for Sale Downtown Vancouver ABC Restaurant for Sale In Coast Hotel at Surrey Franchise Canadian Food Business For Sale Franchise Restaurant for sale.

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ONLY $65,000 Including Stock

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Williams Lake 104 Room Motel, Trade Welcom Motel For Sale $3.4 Million, Trade Welcome 80 Room Motel, 46 Room Motel & 77 Room Motel in Surrey for Sale All Are Franchise Motels 2 Franchise Motel in Surrey.

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By: Allacyn Griffin-May There are 6.8 billion people on the planet. 5.1 billion of them own a cell phone, but only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush (EZtexting.com). This is an astounding statistic and gives you an idea of why so many businesses are jumping to mobile as a way to reach their customers. There are a lot of reasons businesses should have a mobile strategy.

GROWTH The worldwide smart phone market grew 54.7% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2011 (IDC). There is no doubt that the sales of mobile devices have been pretty amazing. With this fast growth taking place it is no wonder that people are rushing to beat out their competitors by creating mobile products and adapting current products to meet their customers mobile needs. There are more mobile phones on the planet than there are TVs (EZtexting.com).

a captive audience around the clock with mobile. This differs from other channels while a phone can be turned off just like the tv and computer people are less likely to turn the phone off giving businesses more opportunities to reach the consumer.

ENGAGEMENT It takes 90 minutes for the average person to respond to an email. It takes 90 seconds for the average person to respond to a text message (CTIA.org). The growth, personalization, and accessibility that mobile offer have given businesses an effective way to engage with their customers. Marketers are able to create more meaningful interactions for consumers and consumers are more likely to engage with them.

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Start by optimizing your website for mobile. With so many people using their mobile devices to access information it is important that your business information is there. Going to a site that is not mobile-friendly can be frustrating and cause users to leave the site soon after they visit it, so it is important to make sure your site is optimized.

Next you should look at your products and think about whether or not there are any applications you could add to your product line that would make it easier for consumers to use. You want to make sure that consumers have the easiest time possible using your products and mobile applications put your products at the fingertips of your customers.

91% of all U.S. citizens have their mobile device within reach 24/7 (Morgan Stanley). That means that you have

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PERSONALIZATION Mobile coupons get 10 times the redemption rate of traditional coupons (Borrell Associates). Mobile is able to provide a more interactive and targeted experience than any other channel because consumers have to opt-in to programs to get offers and alerts. The ability to target messaging with mobile means that consumers get the information that they decide they want and this leads to successful marketing. 70% of all mobile searches result in action within 1 hour (Mobile Marketer).

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