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The Cogent Knowledge Center is a library of blogs with valuable information for small business owners. Cogent provides how-to's and tips on improving business performance and increasing profitability.
We often turn to conventional avenues when faced with increased volume or demand. We typically find some remote workers, Managed Services Providers, or temporary workers. While those methods… Read More
Discover the game-changing importance of daily planning and how it can transform your productivity. But that’s not all – buckle up as our guest reveals the key strategies to not… Read More
Is your business suddenly booming? Do you need help keeping up with the demand? As your business experiences sudden growth, it’s important to know a few practical ways to manage increa… Read More
Time Management Tools (TMT) and Systems Operations form a dynamic partnership—a delicate dance between timing and operational workflow. While TMTs optimize individual and team producti… Read More
When your revenue is flowing easily, finding profit is not a problem. In these times of success, morale is at its highest, and everyone is feeling safe. Salaries and commissions are at an al… Read More
Looking to diversify your talent pool? Identifying potential in diverse talent pools can be much easier if you try inclusive assessment techniques. So how do these techniques work, and what… Read More
Can’t seem to find those diamonds in the rough? Is your job posting too much of a specialized position to find a decent pool of candidates to hire? Perhaps it’s time to learn abo… Read More
In the latest installment of Business Growth Talks with Mark Hayward, the program delves into a stimulating conversation with Rob, a respected entrepreneur and the visionary behind Cogent… Read More
What is Cash Flow?
At its core, cash flow is the total amount of money coming into and going out of a business. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the viability of a business… Read More
Understanding Business Development
What is business development?
Business development, or Biz Dev, is often defined differently depending on who you ask, leading to some co… Read More
Introduction to Succession Planning
Succession planning is essential for ensuring that capable and prepared personnel are ready to step into key leadership positions. This process shou… Read More
Introduction
In this case study, we examine the transformation of operational processes at a 755 MWe coal-fired electricity generating station in the Midwestern United States. The faci… Read More
Managing cash flow is a cornerstone of financial health for businesses across all sectors. A robust cash flow enables a company to meet its obligations, foster growth, and maintain stability… Read More
Maximizing Business Potential: The Strategic Edge of KPIs
Dive into the heart of business excellence with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)—your secret weapon in navigating the c… Read More
A Quick Guide to Improving Your Business
Is growing your business a challenge? Do you want to retain your best talent? Do you want to have predictability in your business performance?… Read More
I wish I could say there is a magic button for effectively marketing your business. Unfortunately, there is not. As a business owner, you must have both a clear picture of your business&rsqu… Read More
Navigating the path to sustainable growth requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating competitive drive, learning from others, and solid internal structures. This guide outlines key stra… Read More
You’ve heard the catchy phrase: “Cash is King!” And it’s true, cash is the most important thing for a small business. Unfortunately, success is extremely difficult fo… Read More
Bad Leadership Leads to High Turnover
Leadership has a direct relationship with turnover rate and employee satisfaction. In a survey of 7,200 employees who voluntarily separated from t… Read More
In today’s digital age, the value of information cannot be overstated, especially for small businesses operating in sensitive sectors such as healthcare. This article delves into the c… Read More
You Should Get Certified!
These are words many businesses owned by women hear at some point or another. But is it true?
The answer is, maybe. Getting certified as a Women B… Read More
In the journey of measuring marketing effectiveness for small businesses, we’ve explored the realms of Return on Investment (ROI) and the strategic interplay between Lifetime Revenue a… Read More
In the world of marketing effectiveness, understanding the long-term impact of your efforts is crucial. For small businesses, especially those that offer a subscription service or rely heavi… Read More
I once worked with an electrical contractor who, despite engaging in various marketing efforts, saw a decline in revenues. His marketing firm presented monthly reports filled with new impres… Read More
Navigating the complexities of change in a business setting is a challenging task for any Project Director. Effective change management is key to ensuring these transitions are smooth and su… Read More
Small business owners worry about everything that happens in their business. Payroll, inventory, cash management, personnel, production, quality, marketing, and profits are just a few things… Read More
Companies operate in a global economy, and technology has allowed them to benefit from a globally diverse workforce (Heinz, 2014). It is not uncommon for a company to operate in several coun… Read More
Introduction to Performance Metrics
Performance indicators are essential tools that help organizations align their daily activities with strategic objectives to meet their goals. (Parm… Read More
The Global Workforce Reality
In today’s interconnected world, businesses thrive in a global marketplace, where the fusion of diverse cultures and backgrounds fuels innovation and… Read More
When we talk about a business, we’re referring to a team of people who come together with the goal of making something valuable. This could be a product or a service that people need a… Read More
Are you new to the asset management world? Is your business getting too big to use Excel sheets and paper tracking methods? If the answer is yes to either question, it is time to implement a… Read More
Beyond Sales and Marketing
In the dynamic world of small businesses, the focus often lies heavily on sales and marketing. While these areas are crucial for generating revenue, th… Read More
Lean Six Sigma is a methodology widely used in business to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality. It combines two distinct approaches: Lean and Six Sigma. As a business owner… Read More
This case study delves into the real-world challenges and lessons learned by a successful Business-to-Business service company with over 20 years of experience, a revenue of $6,000,000, and… Read More
Have you ever heard of starting your budget from the bottom up? The traditional way of setting your budget usually starts with a fixed set of expenses and then calculates the resulting net p… Read More
Purchasing physical hardware and datacenters year after year is costly and inefficient. It is time to move away from your clunky on-premises technology infrastructure. The cloud is the answe… Read More
Implementing effective change management can be challenging. How do you choose which framework is right for your business? If you’re looking for a change management framework th… Read More
Building healthy relationships with your suppliers is crucial for business. It is especially important for businesses that rely heavily on a steady supply of raw materials or products to ope… Read More
Changing processes or operations within a business can be jarring for all parties involved. In business, there are plenty of times when a process or system change is necessary to maintain or… Read More
Often in life, balance is the key to success. This is especially so for businesses. From resource allocation to employee training, everything in your business should be balanced. Balance off… Read More
“Project Management” is often an overused and misunderstood term. A project is a body of work to be completed involving multiple people or departments, executed over some time, a… Read More
As a business owner, you likely did not open your business to be an accountant. You understand revenues, costs, and profit, but how can you go a step further to obtain valuable information t… Read More
Cogent Analytics has secured the 4766th spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, celebrating the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This recognition highlights the firm’s significan… Read More
What are Strategic Objectives? Why are they important? How do you create and communicate them? Strategic objectives are what you want to happen, but they are often not the most pressing or u… Read More
Want your customers to feel like you are a mind reader who knows what and when they need something? Imagine what the customers’ experience would be if they felt that way. Anticipatory… Read More
First, let’s start with the question, “What does it mean to you to scale your company?”
Scaling could take on different meanings depending on whom you ask and their goals… Read More
Sustainability has become more and more of a focus in recent years. The environment is robust, but we only help it with some of our business practices. In this article, we will talk about so… Read More
Is your business running smoothly? Or are you wasting resources and can’t find a way to fill the holes in your business bucket? We must learn new ways to keep our business running smoo… Read More
Accountability is one of the keys to success. The greatest idea with the best-laid organizational plans will achieve modest success or even failure without clearly defined roles and responsi… Read More
Twenty-five years of experience leading business teams has taught me many aspects of producing desired KPIs, operational improvements, and P&L performance. Above all is the realization t… Read More
As entrepreneurs, we have many various skills. One of the traps we fall into as we grow is to continue doing the things we did when we started. This sentiment not only goes for ourselves but… Read More
Making and maintaining profits is only part of a successful business.
Succession planning is one of the most essential components in maintaining a healthy business. And one that is often ove… Read More
Let’s begin by defining the term. Cash Flow is the net amount of cash and cash equivalents going in and out of a company. The cash inflows are the revenues or income generated by the s… Read More
How to Plan for a Management Buyout: Tips for Successful Business Owners
Many entrepreneurs dream of growing their business and taking it to the next level. After all, that’s what moti… Read More
You have worked hard over the years to establish and grow your business through the good and challenging times. Your vision and beliefs are what molded this organization and its culture. Wha… Read More
Good Supply Chain Management is the Backbone of Well-Run Back Office Operation Business Analytics.
All the functional areas in an organization are essential to driving a well-run… Read More
What is KPI? Let’s begin by defining KPIs as quantifiable performance that measures a business objective over time. The goals are tied to milestones and gauge progress against an orga… Read More
This posting is different from your Father’s job listing! In today’s hiring environment, we must change our employee recruitment strategy! In an ‘Employee’s Labor Mar… Read More
A cash flow management brief history.
“Cash is King!” You probably have heard this old saying many times. Before there were ERP systems, computers, green ledger paper, balance sh… Read More
Profit engineering is all about managing risk both on the upside and the downside and discovering your target profit goals via cost volume profit analysis.
Although a manufacturing company w… Read More
Improvement is only possible with adequate control and proper data collection and analysis. I will explain why cash management and financial control are the prime contributors to any operati… Read More
From funding for startups to an ongoing business, the principles of getting funded are the same; you must understand and explain how you monetize your dream. This article describes the basic… Read More
What is the definition of strategic planning?
The short answer is to monetize your vision statement. You may agree or disagree, but increasing the bottom line motivates the private and… Read More
What is succession planning? Succession planning as an exit strategy is one of the most rewarding and financially beneficial processes a business owner goes through to receive payments for t… Read More
In a time when labor shortages are at an all-time high, now is an excellent opportunity for hiring people with disabilities. Small business owners, HR staff, and those who need a person to c… Read More
When going through the process of succession planning in a business, the most important part of the exit strategy process lies back before the process begins, in the actual planning phase it… Read More
Organizational culture is one of the most important aspects of any business. It helps keep employees happy and motivated to work and fundamentally impacts how people perform in the company… Read More
Construction management is one of the most time-consuming operations. A construction project requires a lot of focus and attention to detail to evaluate its productivity. Spending excessive… Read More
The current job market is challenging for both the candidate and hiring managers. There are more available jobs than qualified applicants, and the demand for skilled workers continues to out… Read More
The Supply Chain Management.
Supply chain visibility is essential to running efficient and effective supply chain management. A lack of visibility can lead to inefficiencies, reduced p… Read More
Mission Matters Featuring Co-Author Rob Braiman
Greensboro, NC – January 18, 2023 –
“Small business owners are the lifeblood of our economy, and the entrepreneu… Read More
Whether your business is a startup, a growing organization, or a business going through changes, developing accurate and relevant reporting practices can feel overwhelming. Doing so, however… Read More
Inc Magazine Featuring Rob Braiman
Greensboro, NC – November 14, 2022 –
“My vision, having lived as an entrepreneur, analyzed thousands of clients, and now having th… Read More
Cogent Analytics Feature
Greensboro, NC – November 12, 2022 –
“Cogent Analytics exists in an effort to inspire companies to become better.” – Caleb Conn… Read More
Here we Grow Again!
Greensboro, NC – September 28, 2022 –
“This is a family that acts like a business, and we fight for the small business owner.” – Rob… Read More
In this podcast, Mike Saunders from Business Innovators speaks with CEO Rob Braiman about the important steps in an entrepreneur’s journey.
Learn more about Cogent Analytic&r… Read More
Gary Heldt, host of the Grow Your Business And Grow Your Wealth podcast, speaks with CEO Rob Braiman about strategies for future business growth.
Rob and Gary discuss the four major p… Read More
AJ Lawrence from Beyond 8 Figures speaks with CEO Rob Braiman about the complexity of business and the strategies he has applied over the course of his career.
Rob and Adam discuss the… Read More
The transportation and logistics industry is currently going through some major transformations. These changes are creating opportunities and challenges. Successful shippers are looking for… Read More
The Significance of Human Capital
Human capital is the engine that drives our business. Just like a car engine when it is not firing on all cylinders, our business does not run smooth whe… Read More
The Happy Hour Concept
Have you ever wondered why bars have Happy Hours or restaurants have early bird specials? Why would anyone want to discount their food or drink offerings and make l… Read More
Distributor Management Consulting
This Case Study focuses on a Cogent Analytics client, a full-service commercial truck dealership in the southeastern United States, with total revenu… Read More
To most of us, Marketing is magic.
We hire some resources, spend some money, and hope our business grows as a result. Unfortunately, our experience with business marketing is that we spe… Read More
Manufacturer Management Consulting
This business process management case study is about a manufacturer providing custom metal fabrication and parts assembly located in Indianapolis, I… Read More
In this podcast, Adam Torres from Mission Matters speaks with CEO Rob Braiman about the important steps in an entrepreneur’s journey.
Rob and Adam discuss the Cogent Analytics P… Read More
As businesses grow, we often experience times of plenty and times of drought. The balancing of these ‘feast or famine’ cycles is important to growing your business while st… Read More
One of the unforeseen aftereffects of a global pandemic has been an ongoing broken supply chain. Many companies have relied on a constant and consistent stream of products and raw mater… Read More
Sales revenue is the fuel for your business. The revenue from sales allows the business to generate profit, value, and ultimately freedom for business owners. Do you feel that you are not in… Read More
Sales revenue is the fuel for your business. The revenue from sales allows the business to generate profit, value, and ultimately freedom for business owners. Do you feel that you are not in… Read More
Client Information
Middle Size Factory Company in Modular Containers Market.
There is a market of making containers into offices, warehouses, country homes, among other uses. This mark… Read More
Client Information
Middle Size Factory Company in Modular Containers Market.
There is a market of making containers into offices, warehouses, country homes, among other uses. This mark… Read More
Sales revenue is the fuel for your business. Developing a product or service that provides value that customers will pay for is what businesses strive for. The revenue from these… Read More
Cogent Analytics Project Director John McNichols, recently wrote an article titled, “Fostering Organizational Accountability” to provide insight on how to create a structured wor… Read More
CLIENT INFORMATION
Trucking is responsible for most of the overland freight movement in the United States, with the market being worth 791.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. Trucking is… Read More
Cash flow is basically what describes what comes in and comes out of a business treasury, such as income from sales and/or bill payments. Its’ importance lies in the fact that it allow… Read More
Cogent Analytics Project Director, Pete Villari, recently wrote an article titled, “A Brave New World – Working From Home” to provide insight on how to create a positiv… Read More
Up My Influence, hosted by founder and CEO, Josh Elledge welcomes CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Together, Elledge and Braiman dive into the mission of Cogent Analytics and t… Read More
Every business relies on other businesses to provide materials, products, and services to accomplish your mission. These relationships are collectively referred to as your supply chain… Read More
Succession Happens
It is either planned or forced. All people move on. If you’re not planning for succession, you’re not running your business.
Succession planning is simpl… Read More
