For years I was you.
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Founder
You’re overwhelmed, overworked, with far too few hours in a week but committed to this dream and putting better products in people’s kitchens.
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Operator
Maybe you knew CPG ops when you started, but probably not. Now you’re straining to build a consistent supply chain, a safe, efficient manufacturing process, and a system of getting products to consumers’ kitchens.
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CFO
Ops finance - the backbone of any product-based business - is a real pain point for you (and so many others). No amount of great marketing can cover up a bad foundation and a lack of preparedness - but you knew that.
The next step is building a great foundation.
Good operations & strong financials are one of those things that rarely get seen. They just are!
But ops & financials that aren’t quite there? You know what that feels like. Chaos. Panic. Dread. Late night fires. That pit in your stomach. Opthalmic Migraines (just me?)
Whether it’s a cash crunch, an inventory shortage, a missing PO, or an underperforming copacker, these bumps can quickly compound and take over, sucking time and resources from other parts of your business. You don’t need that stress.
What you do need is a system that works - and works together. We’ll collaborate with you to put the pieces in place that gets your operations and financials running smoothly and together.
We help you tame the chaos of on-the-fly ops and transform them into the scaleale backbone of your business.
Here’s how we could work together:
Operations-Finance Audit
We’ll do a deep dive into your current ops and/or financials and and identify what’s working, and what can be improved. You’ll walk alway with a better understanding of your ops and a to-do list of ways you can improve.
Fractional COO
We’ll start by auditing your operations and financials (if needed) holistically and will do a deep dive into your supply chain, production, warehousing, transportation, inventory, and distribution. From there, We’ll work with you and your team to make improvements that will save you money. As we continue to work together, we’ll make sure the business continues to run efficiently - including accurate forecasting and cash flow management - and that you’re prepared for the growth coming down the pipeline.
Strategic & Go To Market Sprint
We’ve all been there. You’ve been working on a problem or a new product launch, and just aren’t getting where you need to be. We’ll work to gether closely over a 2-3 month period to complete an overhaul or create a full system set up so you’re back on track and can focus on growth.
Shutdown Ops-Finance Support
Shutting down your business is the hardest professional thing you may ever do. Not only are you dealing with feelings of shame and loss, but you’re probably also feeling some kind of financial stress. We’ll walk you through the shutdown process with compassion and will work with you to put together a concrete plan that will minimize your risk and help you move forward.