My cash is stuck in inventory.
Practical help for growing small businesses
Do you know where your cash and profit are getting stuck?
I help business owners understand where cash is getting stuck, where profit is slipping away and what to improve first.
No judgement. No jargon. Just clear questions and practical next steps.
For distributors, wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce businesses and growing family businesses.
How cash movesHow stock can affect cash
01Stock sits too long
02Cash gets tied up
03Bills feel harder
04Clear plan to improve
Inventory→Working capital→Profit
Questions business owners ask
Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?
These are common challenges in a growing business. With clearer information and a few practical improvements, they can become easier to manage.
We look profitable, but cash is still tight.
The same problems keep happening.
I’m not sure which products actually make money.
What I can help with
Turn everyday business questions into clear next steps.
We start by understanding the situation. Then we focus only on the improvements that will be useful for your business.
Recommended first step
Inventory & Cash Leak Diagnostic
A short review that shows where cash may be stuck, what is making day-to-day work harder and what to improve first.
Explore the DiagnosticTypical working timeline7–10 days
- Simple review of the numbers and current way of working
- Clear summary of the main issues
- Practical 30-day action plan
- Walkthrough with the owner or management team
Free up cash tied up in stock
See what is moving, what is sitting and where a clearer buying routine may help.
Understand where profit is going
Make margins, discounts, product mix and avoidable costs easier to see.
Make the business easier to run
Put a few important routines on paper so the owner and team are not carrying everything in their heads.
Inventory & Cash Leak Diagnostic
A simple first step—not a large consulting project.
The diagnostic answers the main questions before you spend time or money on bigger changes.
Typical engagement7–10 days
What we review
- Stock and how long it has been sitting
- Sales and product mix
- How purchasing currently works
- Margins and discounts
What you receive
- A plain-language summary
- The most important areas to work on
- Practical recommendations
- A 30-day action plan
The review uses the information your business already has. It gives direction and priorities, but it does not promise a particular saving or result.
Start the Inventory ChecklistHow it works
Three simple steps from questions to action.
The work is based on your business, the information you already have and what your team can realistically do.
01
Talk
Start with the questions keeping you busy or worried.
02
Review
Look at the useful numbers and the way work happens today.
03
Act
Agree what matters most and build a practical 30-day plan.
Illustrative business scenarios
Does one of these situations feel familiar?
These are illustrative examples, not client case studies.
Sales are strong, but cash is always tight
- What we review
- Stock ageing, buying patterns and cash conversion.
- What could improve
- Clearer working-capital control and less cash tied up in stock.
The business looks profitable, but it is unclear where the money goes
- What we review
- Margins, discounts, product mix, working capital and ROCE.
- What could improve
- Better visibility of profit drivers and stronger commercial decisions.
Everything still depends on the owner
- What we review
- Decision points, responsibilities, repeat errors and weekly routines.
- What could improve
- Faster decisions, clearer ownership and more capacity for growth.
About me
Practical experience to help your business grow with confidence.
I’m Devesh Agarwal, a business leader with over 15 years of experience across retail, distribution and manufacturing. I have managed a $200M+ business and worked across Canada, India and the Middle East.
I have spent my career improving profit, inventory, partnerships and day-to-day operations. I now bring that experience to small and growing businesses in a way that is clear, practical and suited to their reality.
- 15+ years of experience
- $200M+ P&L leadership
- Retail • distribution • manufacturing
- Canada • India • Middle East
Free self-assessment
Check how much control you have over inventory and working capital.
Answer ten practical questions. The result is a directional prompt for discussion—not an audit, valuation or financial assessment.
1 / 10
Do you know how much inventory is older than 90 or 180 days?
Not sure what to fix first? Let’s talk it through.
Start with a relaxed 20-minute conversation about the questions you have and whether the diagnostic would be useful.
20-minute Cash Leak Review
A simple first conversation, with no pressure to continue.
Tell me what is happening in the business. We will discuss the questions you have and whether a focused diagnostic could help.
What happens on the call
- Talk about what is happening now
- Choose the main question to explore
- See whether the diagnostic is a useful next step
- No pressure to continue
Business details
Phone+1 437 607 7384
LocationNorth York, Ontario, Canada
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/devesha/
The easiest way to start
Book a 20-minute conversation at a time that works for you.
Open the Google Calendar booking page to choose an available time. You will receive a confirmation and calendar invitation after booking.
See available times- No long form
- Choose your own time
- No pressure to proceed