Planning and Scheduling Planning and scheduling are different but united aspects of managing a power station that produces energy. Planning chiefly deals with selecting the appropriate strategies … [Read more...] about Planning and Scheduling Improves Productivity
Effective Communication
Managing and Organizing People Abstract In today’s work environment leaders must be cognizant about “what” and “how” they deliver information through different modes of … [Read more...] about Effective Communication
Managing Incentives for Better Performance
Cogent Analytics Project Director, Gerald Vogl, recently wrote an article that was published by Constructor Magazine. The article titled, Managing Incentives for Better Performance provides … [Read more...] about Managing Incentives for Better Performance
Recession Ready – A Webinar in Partnership with ABC
During unprecedented times, business owners searching for answers on how to maintain and even create reliable revenue for their business during a down market. Rob Braiman, CEO of Cogent … [Read more...] about Recession Ready – A Webinar in Partnership with ABC
Profit Platform® with Diane Helbig
How does the Profit Platform® Apply to the Success of a Business? Internationally recognized business leader and award-winning speaker, Diane Helbig host of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" … [Read more...] about Profit Platform® with Diane Helbig
Coronavirus Relief for Small Business
To Our Congress, House and Senate Leaders, I am the senior partner and CEO of Cogent Analytics. We are a small to mid-market business management consulting firm operating in 25 states, which … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Relief for Small Business
The Sounds Of Safety
Cogent Analytics Project Director, Rodney Shuck, recently wrote an article that was published by Occupational Health and Safety. The article titled, The Sounds of Safety, provides valuable information … [Read more...] about The Sounds Of Safety
Brain & Brand Show With Rob Braiman
The Necessary Mindset and Focus Needed to Run a Successful Business Timothy Maurice Webster is the Author of four brand leadership books, one leadership memoir and consults & speaks on … [Read more...] about Brain & Brand Show With Rob Braiman
Accounting and Organizational Structure Tell The Story
Even though a business may be profitable, it is essential to know which areas of a business are profitable, and the areas in which the company may be running at a deficit. Understanding the … [Read more...] about Accounting and Organizational Structure Tell The Story
How Great Businesses Measure Business Development
Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,000 episodes and over 12 million Listeners in 190 countries! The host of the Conscious Millionaire Show, JV Crum III, engages with numerous successful … [Read more...] about How Great Businesses Measure Business Development
Building A Culture Around Quality
Larry Scarborough, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics and recently published in IndustryWeek, writes about building a culture around quality: Part of operating is running into … [Read more...] about Building A Culture Around Quality
Bonuses vs. Incentives Compensation
Financial compensation is extremely important for any employee. For an employer, it's difficult to evaluate the differences between bonuses and incentives for compensation. Furthermore, business … [Read more...] about Bonuses vs. Incentives Compensation
Sales Management Helps Businesses Grow
When a client was faced with stagnating sales metrics after maintaining steady growth for 20 years. Cogent Analytics was able to help them increase their sales through better sales management. This … [Read more...] about Sales Management Helps Businesses Grow
Cash Flow to Improve Quality Of Life
Small business owners always have a lot on their plate, which causes stress away from the office. The following case study illustrates how Cogent Analytics was able to increase the quality of life for … [Read more...] about Cash Flow to Improve Quality Of Life
Transforming Small Businesses
Tony Winyard, a professional speaker and member of the Professional Speaking Association, is the host of Exceeding Expectations, a podcast where individuals share their experiences whether it is … [Read more...] about Transforming Small Businesses
Honorably Representing Small Business
The Daily Grind Podcast, hosted by author and former professional athlete Colin Morgan, was inspired by helping others make progress through the practice of daily behaviors. It's his goal, to help all … [Read more...] about Honorably Representing Small Business
Operations Improvement can Increase Profitability
In this Case Study, Cogent Analytics discusses how a client was experiencing issues with their operations and work flow, which caused them to be severely inefficient and miss deadlines and back up … [Read more...] about Operations Improvement can Increase Profitability
Time Tracking For Increased Efficiency in Production
The use of time tracking is important for measuring production, it allows for increased efficiency, productivity and increased profits. This case study focuses on a situation where a Cogent Client did … [Read more...] about Time Tracking For Increased Efficiency in Production
Businesses Can Excel Even in the Owners Absence
What would happen if you were suddenly not able to be a part of your businesses day-to-day operations? The question is often asked, “What would happen if you were hit by a bus today?” What follows is … [Read more...] about Businesses Can Excel Even in the Owners Absence
Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
Tom Morkes, an entrepreneur, business leader, and host of In The Trenches podcast, features CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. In this episode, Braiman and Morkes go in depth about the common … [Read more...] about Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
7 Steps to Increase Productivity
Henrique Dos Santos, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics and recently published in Contractor Magazine, writes about seven steps to increase productivity in your business: A common source … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Increase Productivity
Do Not Settle For Average
The Employer Blueprint Podcast is a business focused podcast designed to encourage and help the small business owner through everyday struggles and hardship. By helping business owners navigate the … [Read more...] about Do Not Settle For Average
12 Steps to Increase Business Productivity
Senior Project Manager, Henrique Dos Santos, writes about new innovative ways to increase business productivity for your business. There are twelve steps to increase your business' productivity and … [Read more...] about 12 Steps to Increase Business Productivity
Managing Profit First
The Entrepreneur Way is a business oriented podcast dedicated to help entrepreneurs succeed through the struggles and hardship of entrepreneurism. Neil Ball, host of The Entrepreneur Way, devotes his … [Read more...] about Managing Profit First
How Great Businesses Are Born: Conscious Millionaire
Conscious Millionaire Network has over 1,800 episodes and over 12 million Listeners in 190 countries! Host of the Conscious Millionaire Show, JV Crum III engages with numerous successful entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about How Great Businesses Are Born: Conscious Millionaire
10 Steps to Improve Your Sales Team
Henrique Dos Santos, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics, writes about the importance of improving sales in business. Read here as Dos Santos provides 10 Steps to Improving your Sales Team: … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Improve Your Sales Team
Monitoring Costs and Losses to Improve Savings
THE CLIENT: The client owns an environmental remediation company with annual revenue of over 2 million. The owner started the business in 1994 with two other partners. Each initially … [Read more...] about Monitoring Costs and Losses to Improve Savings
When Just-In-Time is Just-Not-Right
THE CLIENT: The Client is a Tier 1 Supplier in the Material Handling Industry. The plant works four, ten-hour shifts each week. Additionally, the plant must maintain a 98% on-time delivery … [Read more...] about When Just-In-Time is Just-Not-Right
How Company Values Improve Your Bottom Line
Internationally recognized business leader and award-winning speaker, Diane Helbig speaks with President of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. While strategies and business principles are important, it's … [Read more...] about How Company Values Improve Your Bottom Line
Breakfast Leadership Podcast
Michael Levitt, CEO of Breakfast Leadership Inc. and Host of the Breakfast Leadership podcast speaks with President and CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Listen here as Levitt and Braiman have … [Read more...] about Breakfast Leadership Podcast
How to Achieve Long Term Profitability
Dr. Jürgen Strauss, marketing strategist, chief innovator, and host of InnovaBuzz speaks to President of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Listen here as Strauss and Braiman speak in depth about … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Long Term Profitability
Strategic Planning Leads to Increases in Sales
THE CLIENT: This client is a custom woodworking company whose primary business was serving retail shoe companies making display racks for shoes in their stores. They had three main customers … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning Leads to Increases in Sales
Targeting the Problem Leads to Million Dollar Profit
THE CLIENT: The company was a septic tank installer in the Carolinas. It was run by two brothers who had bought it from their dad. The majority of their business involved installations in … [Read more...] about Targeting the Problem Leads to Million Dollar Profit
Instituting Budget and Sales Goals for Increased Revenue
THE CLIENT: The client was a sandblasting and painting company. The Company specialized in painting both the inside and outside of private and municipal water tanks. It was owned by a single … [Read more...] about Instituting Budget and Sales Goals for Increased Revenue
Improvements in Management, Analysis, and Performance
THE CLIENT: This particular business, the local site of a sub-assembly manufacturer, was a bit of hustle and bustle in a sleepy village. The gravel roads fooled most, but if you looked past … [Read more...] about Improvements in Management, Analysis, and Performance
Making Financial Changes for Increased Earnings
THE CLIENT: The company was located in a mid-sized college town. It had four separate divisions: two were interconnected, and the other two were related but stood alone. The first was a … [Read more...] about Making Financial Changes for Increased Earnings
Using Forward-Looking Metrics to Run the Business
THE CLIENT: The company is in the business of buying and distributing various fasteners, nuts, bolts, and specialty fasteners for a variety of industries. A couple of examples would be on … [Read more...] about Using Forward-Looking Metrics to Run the Business
Focus on Equipment Utilization To Maximize Profits
THE CLIENT: The client is a provider of transportation services. They have an extensive fleet of vehicles (approximately 100), and the sub-fleet ranges from Black Sedans, SUVs, Vans, and … [Read more...] about Focus on Equipment Utilization To Maximize Profits
It’s Time for a Business Health Check
Roy Mendez writes about how any business would benefit greatly from a "business health check." There are eight areas to check in a business that are essential to the life and health of a … [Read more...] about It’s Time for a Business Health Check
WTR Entrepreneur Interview: Rob Braiman
Kevin Dumont, Host of the Wealth Tactic Rebels Entrepreneur Interview Podcast interviews, Rob Braiman, the President of Cogent Analytics. Learn more as Kevin and Rob speak in depth about the early … [Read more...] about WTR Entrepreneur Interview: Rob Braiman
Rob Braiman Discusses The Profit Platform®
Rob Braiman joins Jeff Davis on 12 Mavens to discuss his Profit Platform® for businesses and how to implement reporting systems within small business. They also discuss the differences between … [Read more...] about Rob Braiman Discusses The Profit Platform®
Standard Operating Procedures and KPIs
Michael Yorba of the CEO Money podcast interviews Vince Botto, Project Director at Cogent Analytics, about establishing business procedures that improve profit. Cogent Analytics helps business … [Read more...] about Standard Operating Procedures and KPIs
Seven Steps to a Successful Exit by Ed Gillooley
Read Ed Gillooley's article about how business owners can successfully exit their business and retire in just seven steps! "Anywhere from 66 percent to 75 percent of the businesses transferred will … [Read more...] about Seven Steps to a Successful Exit by Ed Gillooley
Reducing the ‘Drama’ of Business Transfers
Larry Scarborough writes about how business owners can successfully exit their business and retire. Learn about what type of exit owner you are and how to exit based on your exit style. "The first … [Read more...] about Reducing the ‘Drama’ of Business Transfers
Rob Braiman Featured on LegacyCast
Rob Braiman discusses the philosophies behind a successful business with James Daniel Snow of LegacyCast. Liked this podcast? Watch Rob on the Chris Voss Show. At Cogent Analytics, we never stop … [Read more...] about Rob Braiman Featured on LegacyCast
The Importance of Cash Flow for Business Health
Michael Yorba of the CEO Money podcast interviews Rob Braiman, Principle at Cogent Analytics, about the importance of cash flow for business health. Read Michael’s notes on the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Cash Flow for Business Health
The Importance of Key Metrics in Business
Michael Yorba of the CEO Money podcast interviews Vince Botto, Project Director at Cogent Analytics, about the key metrics that can indicate trouble ahead in a business. Read … [Read more...] about The Importance of Key Metrics in Business
Rob Braiman Featured on the Chris Voss Show
Chris Voss of the Chris Voss Show interviews Rob Braiman about how Cogent Analytics uses his own values of honor, courage, wisdom, faith, perseverance, and loyalty to serve the independent … [Read more...] about Rob Braiman Featured on the Chris Voss Show
Business Growth For Small Business
Michael Yorba of the CEO Money podcast interviews Vince Botto, Project Director at Cogent Analytics, about how small business owners can retain their vision, grow, and out perform larger … [Read more...] about Business Growth For Small Business
WorldWide Business with kathy ireland© – The Benefits of Cogent
Part II of a two part series. Rob and Robin Braiman interview with Kathy Ireland from WorldWide Business and highlight the many benefits business owners have experienced when they partner with … [Read more...] about WorldWide Business with kathy ireland© – The Benefits of Cogent
