For Farmers

• More control over your farm’s financial performance.
• Improved profit, return on assets and greater efficiency by avoiding unprofitable activities.Many of our members have experienced a sustained net profit growth of 10% to 15% per year.
• More cash and spare time to invest in other on or off farm investments.
• More proactive management of banks and other sources or funding
• Enhanced communication, understanding and teamwork between husband and wife teams.
• Greater occupational satisfaction from farming.
• Improved monitoring and management of business information
• The ability to assist accountants with up to date comprehensive financial and GST reports
• Healthier animals with lower animal health costs
• A financially stronger family farm that can keep future generations on the land and rural communities together.

For Banks

eCOGENT’s business management tools give you improved visibility of your client’s current and forecasted financial situation together with the assurance that they have a structured process for improving their financial performance.The risk of client’s defaulting on their loans is significantly reduced.  In addition, you can feel comfortable knowing that your eCOGENT farmers are on a pathway to profitable growth with the potential to prudently take on more debt if required 

For Accountants

Your eCOGENT clients can provide you with up to date reports on their historic, current and future financial performance, financial position and GST.  This provides you with the ability to deliver tax or audited accounts to your clients quicker and as well as providing a basis for you to offer additional business advice.