Barrie, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/23/2012 -- The average business takes six to nine months to sell. Some businesses will take longer to sell while others will sell almost immediately. Many factors play a role in this, but the key to a successful sale is finding a buyer that is looking for exactly what the business has to offer at any given time. The price and terms must also be within the range of the buyer. The more facts potential buyers have, the more likely a business is to sell, according to Warren Houston of Kazooga.

"A buyer doesn't want to spend a great deal of time researching businesses that don't meet his or her needs or fit into their budget. When looking at a Kazooga business for sale, the potential buyer can quickly determine whether or not a particular business falls into these parameters. This benefits the seller as well as the buyer," Mr. Houston explains. "Sellers don't spend a great deal of time interacting with those who will ultimately have no desire to purchase their business."

Whether one has a Canadian franchise for sale or some other type of business, the broker works to increase exposure to the business. This exposure is geared to those who are most likely to be interested in the type of business being offered. "To increase awareness of the business for sale in Canada, a variety of methods will be used. Listings will be indexed and searchable on Yahoo and Google. Social networks won't be overlooked either," Mr. Houston continues. "As soon as a business is listed, the listing is sent to prospective buyers matching the seller's criteria."

Mr. Houston explains the 'Buyers Business Wanted Board' available at Kazooga. "Our site offers a board so sellers can search for their own buyers also. This board gives sellers immediate access to buyers who are looking to purchase their particular type of business." If a seller needs assistance in valuing a business, a broker referral option is offered and live traffic reports are provided so sellers can track their ad.

"Exposure is key to a successful sale," Mr. Houston reiterates. "With the help of Kazooga, sellers reach a targeted audience, one actively looking to purchase a business. Thousands of buyers may be reached using this method, allowing business owners to sell in less time. With many tools and resources available at the site, selling a business in Canada has never been easier."

About Kazooga
Founded by Warren Houston, Kazooga is the largest business-for-sale network in Canada. The site is designed to assist Canadian business owners and brokers wishing to expose their business to entrepreneurs looking to purchase. This network lists established businesses, asset sales, business real estate, franchise opportunities and more. Kazooga is the number one choice for advertising businesses available for purchase. It does so by offering innovative, competitively-priced offerings.

Kazooga is dedicated to delivering the highest quality customer service by always listening to customers and appreciating them. Buyer and seller resources include business valuations, business loans, listing tools, listing categories and more. For brokers with multiple businesses to sell, a membership subscription is offered. Franchisers have access to a franchise directory where franchise opportunities may be offered also.

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Toronto, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2012 -- A business valuation is of great importance whether one is preparing a business for sale or determining whether to purchase a business or pass it by. A business valuation tells the buyer and seller the worth of the business. Many valuations methodologies may be used in this process. The buyer and seller may agree on a methodology to be used. Another option is to make use of a combination of methodologies. "At Kazooga, a number of options are offered to ensure buyers and sellers can choose the valuations methodologies they are most comfortable with," Warren Houston, founder of Kazooga, explains.

"When a basic valuation is chosen, Kazooga offers a market value based on sales of similar businesses from an asset perspective. Some buyers and sellers are comfortable with this. If not, a premiere valuation or higher will be needed. With a premiere valuation, Kazooga determines the value of the business using market value comparisons as well as an asset valuation with a goodwill component," Mr. Houston states. The market value approach establishes the value of a business by comparing it to similar business which have recently sold. Asset valuations total up all investments in a business and subtract liabilities from assets to determine the market value.

If you wish to have a historical 3 year weighted average, Kazooga offers the business assessment option. Here the business valuations specialist lists net income figures for the past three years with current earnings at the top. He or she multiplies the current year's earnings by three, the previous year's earnings by two and the first year's earnings by one. The results for both the weighted years and the weighted earnings are added up. The last step the specialist will take is to divide the total weighted earnings by the weighted years to determine the historical three year weighted average.

"The complete business analysis includes a three year future projected value and 5 year EBITDAR weighted average valuation to the above three valuations methodologies to give clients the most accurate picture of the value of a business," Mr. Houston goes on to say. "As the industry leader for Toronto Business Brokers, we offer clients the tools they want and need to value a business to ensure full value is realized for both the buyer and seller. When it comes to Toronto businesses for sale, Kazooga makes it easy for all parties involved."

About Kazooga
Founded by Warren Houston, Kazooga is Canada's largest business-for-sale network. This network is designed to help Canadian business owners and brokers obtain exposure for businesses they are looking to sell. In addition to established businesses for sale, Kazooga provides listings for franchise opportunities, business real estate, asset sales and more. Buyer resources are offered, including business loans and business valuations. Seller resources include business listing tools, three listing categories to select from and business valuations. Kazooga is dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service. To achieve this goal, Kazooga always appreciates and listens to its customers.

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