Demystifying Business Valuation: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners
The first question that business owners typically ask when looking to sell their company is: “How much is my business worth?” Business...
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Your business is a testament to your life's work.
Our mission is to help ensure its enduring integrity & prosperity.
We are a team of entrepreneurs seeking to buy and grow one founder or family-owned business—offering leadership continuity, flexible terms tailored to your needs, and the resources required to sustain long-term growth.
Meet Cooper Foster
Founder of Paige Pond Partners, eager to partner with a passionate owner of a growing business
Cooper grew up in rural Massachusetts, one of three children in an entrepreneurial family. Cooper's father, the third generation owner of a real estate appraisal and consulting business, inspired Cooper to form Paige Pond Partners, which takes its name from the pond where Cooper grew up. Paige Pond is a reminder of Cooper's roots and his family's legacy of entrepreneurship.
Before founding Paige Pond Partners, Cooper worked at HSBC. There, he advised multinational businesses and collaborated closely with leadership teams to secure financing for growth projects and navigate the complexities of multi-billion dollar business acquisitions. Cooper is excited to leverage his professional experience and continue growing as an entrepreneur as he fulfills his dream of running a small to medium-size business.
Cooper earned his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and his bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University, graduating with a major in finance.
Cooper lives in Miami with his partner, Leticia, and their goldendoodle, Theo. Cooper is an avid musician, a health and fitness enthusiast, and a passionate outdoorsman.
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Cooper is backed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and business executives. Our team brings together decades of experience growing B2B services and software businesses through ownership and leadership transitions.
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We are committed to helping you navigate the challenges of selling your business, whether you choose Paige Pond Partners or not. We hope that you find value in our growing collection of resources.
Download our brochure and checklist of recommended action items for any business owner considering a sale.
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Complete Guide to Earnouts When Selling or Buying a BusinessIn the complex world of buying and selling a business, coming to an agreement on the proper price for a business can be difficult. An earnout is a common tool used in many transaction structures. An earnout is a useful means of bridging a valuation gap and getting a deal done. It’s a financial arrangement in which the buyer agrees to pay the seller a predetermined amount if certain targets are met post-closing.
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Complete Guide to Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&AIf your business requires a significant amount of working capital to operate, then you must understand net working capital before you sell. NWC may constitute a significant percent of the purchase price, and any mistakes you make in the calculation or when negotiating terms will have a material impact on your net proceeds. For some sellers, this can amount to 20% or more of the purchase price.
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