Building Financial Clarity Since 2018

We started MentraThink because too many small business owners in Thailand were drowning in spreadsheets, struggling with cash flow, and making decisions based on gut feelings rather than clear financial data.

From Chaos to Clarity

Back in 2017, I was consulting for a family restaurant in Bangkok. They were busy every night, customers loved the food, but somehow they were always tight on cash. Sound familiar?

The problem wasn't their business model. It was that they had no real visibility into where their money was going. Food costs were eating into profits, labor scheduling was based on guesswork, and they had no idea which menu items actually made them money.

"We realized that most small businesses don't need complex financial software. They need someone to help them understand their numbers and make better decisions."

That's when we decided to focus specifically on budget planning for small and medium businesses in Thailand. Not bookkeeping, not tax preparation, but the strategic side of managing money.

What Drives Our Work

Real Numbers

We dig into actual financial data, not estimates or projections. Every recommendation we make is based on what's really happening in your business, not what should be happening.

Practical Focus

No complicated financial jargon or theoretical models. We help you understand where your money goes and how to make better decisions about spending and saving.

Local Understanding

We work exclusively with Thai businesses and understand the specific challenges you face, from seasonal fluctuations to supplier relationships.

The People Behind the Planning

We're a small team, which means you'll actually work directly with the people who understand your business. No junior analysts or automated reports.

Kasper Lindgren

Lead Financial Strategist

Spent eight years helping mid-size manufacturers in Northern Thailand manage cash flow and growth planning. Previously worked at two Bangkok consulting firms before focusing on smaller businesses in 2019.

Amara Patel

Budget Planning Specialist

Focuses on retail and service businesses, particularly around inventory management and seasonal planning. Has a background in operations management and joined our team in early 2023.

How We Actually Work

Most financial consultants hand you a report and disappear. We stick around to make sure the plan actually works in practice.

Understanding Your Business

We spend time learning how your business actually operates. What are your busy seasons? Where do you spend the most money? What keeps you up at night financially?

Business analysis and data review process

Building Realistic Plans

We create budget frameworks that account for the unexpected expenses and irregular income that every small business deals with. Plans you can actually follow, not perfect spreadsheets that fall apart after a month.

Financial planning and budget creation workshop