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Team working together on startup operations

We leverage, streamline and optimize your operations, integrating key online platforms for seamless startup management.

We provide operational support for early-stage CPG ventures at the intersection of beauty, food, wellness, e-commerce, and specialty retail.


Whether you have an idea ready to take to the next level or are struggling to get your operations or finances under control, we will mobilize our team, step in, and help you build a strong foundation to propel your business forward.

YOUR ON-DEMAND OPS TEAM

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ON-DEMAND OPS SUPPORT

We provide hands-on procurement, logistics, and sales support, including IMS management and co-packer/3PL recommendations.

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​TECH OPS FOR EFFICIENCY

We leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline and optimize your operations, integrating key online platforms for seamless management.

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FINANCIAL STARTUP SUPPORT

We help startups manage their finances effectively, offering services from runway estimation to cash flow projections and selection of bookkeepers and accountants.

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FRACTIONAL COO

We offer interim COO services, providing flexible, hands-on support for 3 to 6+ months to help you gain control of your operations.

CLIENT OVERVIEW

With over 4M+ followers across TikTok, Instagram and Youtube, wellness influencer Trace Alexander turned online momentum into Trace’s Oats—a Nashville startup offering high-protein, clean-label overnight oats. Driven by demand for convenient, healthy breakfast options, Trace created a brand that brings flavor, function, and community into every pouch.

Overview of Olari Consulting client
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Challenges of Client
Challenges of Olari Consulting client

CHALLENGES

As a first-time founder, Trace lacked experience in CPG operations.

He needed support with COGS modeling, pricing strategy, inventory planning, and vendor coordination.

 

Balancing cash flow with co-packer MOQs, integrating Shopify, Cin7, and QBO, and preparing systems for scale were critical to launch success.

Solutions for Olari Consulting client

SOLUTION

​Olari Consulting built Trace’s back office from the ground up:

 

  • Set up QBO and AP workflows

  • Installed Cin7 for COGS and inventory

  • Linked Shopify and selected a 3PL

  • Modeled cash flow and inventory forecasts

  • Provided daily coaching to help Trace manage vendors, operations, and launch decisions with confidence.

Olari Consulting built Trace’s back office from the ground up:

• Set up QBO and AP workflows


• Installed Cin7 for COGS and inventory


• Linked Shopify and selected a 3PL


• Modeled cash flow and inventory forecasts


• Provided daily coaching to help Trace manage vendors, operations, and launch decisions with confidence.

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Results of Olari Consulting work
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RESULTS

Trace’s Oats launched successfully with:


• Hundreds of Shopify orders in days


• Real-time inventory tracking across raw and finished goods


• Accurate financials and unit economics


• Scalable systems ready for expansion into retail, Amazon, and beyond.

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TESTIMONIAL

“Before working with Olari Consulting, I was second-guessing every decision and didn’t fully understand what it really meant to run a business. Olari Consulting gave me the clarity and confidence I needed — a clear path to profitability, actionable steps to get there, and way less stress. It lets me focus on what I actually love: creating the product and making content. Olivier breaks down even the most complicated things in a way that clicks and helps me take action. I’m excited to keep working with Olari Consulting!”

Trace Alexander

Founder, Trace's Oats

CLIENT OVERVIEW

Boston-based biobeauty startup ÈSSIRI Labs pioneered Èyes Are The Story, the world’s first optocosmetics range. Clinically proven safe for sensitive eyes and skin, this science-based brand is specifically designed to address the unmet needs of individuals who seek beauty products that are effective while also safe for their eyes, reinforcing ÈYES’ unwavering dedication to enhancing beauty without compromising health.

Overview of Olari Consulting client
Olari Consulting's client ESSIRI Labs
Challenges of Client

CHALLENGES

  • Managing inventory across B2C and B2B sales channels.

  • Managing shipping and logistics across B2C and B2B sales channels.

  • Selling to hundreds of clinics across the United States and to distributors worldwide.

  • Managing increased AP/AR volumes.

  • Cross-referencing different fulfillment and accounting platforms and efficacy.

  • Reporting financials consistently and regularly with external accounting and tax firms.

  • Using past data to create projections, both financial and inventory.

Challenges of Olari Consulting client
Solutions for Olari Consulting client

SOLUTION

  • Integrated Solution for Inventory and Sales: Implemented an IMS system (Cin7 Core) to provide a central source of truth for inventory. Deployed all sales channels: DTC via Shopify, B2B via a dedicated e-commerce portal and manual/high-touch orders for distributors.

  • IMS Integration: Integrated the IMS system into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) of 3PL to allow seamless flow-through of orders.

  • Bookkeepers/Accountants Selection: Identified and selected financial professionals to support their fast-growing operations, deploying BILL and QuickBooks Online integrated into the IMS.

  • Integrated Solution for Inventory and Sales: Implemented an ERP system (Cin7) to provide a central source of truth for inventory. Deployed all sales channels: DTC via Shopify, B2B via a dedicated e-commerce portal and manual/high-touch orders for distributors.

  • ERP Integration: Integrated the ERP system into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) of 3PL to allow seamless flow-through of orders.

  • Bookkeeper/Accountant Selection: Identified and selected financial professionals to support their fast-growing operations, deploying BILL and QuickBooks Online integrated into the ERP.

Solutions for Olari Consulting's client
Results of Olari Consulting work
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RESULTS

  • Improved Inventory Management: Enhanced visibility and control over inventory, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order fulfillment efficiency.

  • Efficient Financial Operations: Streamlined financial reporting and management, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights, allowing for easier projection and modeling.

  • Scalable Business Model: Created a robust and scalable business model that supported funding and growth initiatives.

Amy Gallant Sullivan, Founder and CEO of ESSIRI Labs

“Contracting Olari Consulting has been a key decision in the growth of my startup. Building a company requires a lot of moving parts and expertise, and Olari’s team offers the ‘grease’ to make things work. From managing the spreadsheets to building models and inventory platforms, this team delivers on every level – including finding solutions to hiccups before they might happen. Professional, thorough, forward-thinking, problem-solving, and impeccable service.”

Amy Gallant Sullivan

Founder and CEO, ÈSSIRI Labs

TESTIMONIAL

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