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Tara Longo

Helping entrepreneurs jump the same hurdles I did.

I am an entrepreneur with a deep passion for food and retail. In early 2005, I became a leader in the food industry by opening the first Certified Organic retail store in Ontario called The Healthy Butcher. Over the next 15 years, I expanded into 3 physical locations in Toronto and Kitchener, and opened an online grocery delivery business. Both businesses were acquired in early 2019, and I have been helping entrepreneurs scale and profitably grow their businesses ever since.

I have a business degree from the Ivey School of Business, with strong skills in finance and operations and have been recognized for my accomplishments several times, including Impact’s Green Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Star Women in Grocer, and Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award.

I know how challenging being an entrepreneur is.  I know how hard it is to manage all aspects of your life, and I know I can help entrepreneurs succeed in both.

I’m happy to have a 30 minute video call (no charge) to learn more about each other and your needs.  Contact me via Email (tara (at) learningobsession.com) or LinkedIn.

Expertise
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • Logistics
  • Cash Flow
  • Retail
  • CEO/CFO Support

Sure, you can do things on your own…

...but time and mistakes are costly. Getting help from an expert who has been there before is a small investment in your business to make sure you are set up for growth and success!

My most popular offering is a 6-week, very well priced package (see below). But I have many clients that have specific needs. Let's get in touch!

6 Week Operational and Finance Program

Ideal for businesses with $200,000-$5 million sales

Overall Business Assessment

A Deep Look at Finance, Operations, Profitability, & Pain Points.

01

Financial Analysis

A deep dive into profits and losses, goals, quarterly swings, cash flow, margins, metrics, & cost saving ideas.

02

Operations Analysis

A deep dive into operational issues, on or off site.

03

Sales & Growth Analysis

Let’s work on Goals, SWOT, & Positioning.

04

Team Analysis

A look at your employees & performance, the heart of your company.

05

Only $1200 Investment Into Your Future

What They’re Saying

Tara's expertise on cash flow and operational insights were not only timely, they were invaluable. Through working with her, we were able to get clear on figuring out our cash flow and zone in on what we didn't understand. If you have the chance to work with her, take it!

Christal EarleFounder & CEO, Brave Soles

There were times I needed her invaluable feedback or opinion for pressing matters and she would accommodate my request to meet off schedule. She provided insight into costing, negotiations, and was whenever possible she would connect me with helpful resources. As a new entrepreneur, you often question yourself and your judgement and of course that imposter syndrome crops up from time to time. Tara was always there to remind me that I am not alone with my feelings and the issues I faced were not because I was incapable, but issues she herself faced as an entrepreneur even in the mature stage of the business. I couldn’t have had a better mentor and I am a better person for having Tara as a mentor.

Opal RoweFounder & CEO, Stush Patty

Our team was so grateful to work with Tara as an advisor through the E-Commerce North program! Her on tap support and grocery expertise was exactly what we needed to move ahead and optimize operations during the acquisition of a competitor and to improve our combined buying, inventory, pricing, and sales strategies to scale our food delivery services. Tara has a deep knowledge of the food industry, knows what keeps customers coming back, and has the operational experience to provide in-depth and detailed actionable advice to help food entrepreneurs reach their vision. We especially appreciated her knowledge around surplus food and how to reduce it through streamlined buying and tech solutions. We can't wait to work with her again!

Brianne MillerFounder & CEO, Nada