MenL Cijferhelden Case Study
MenL Cijferhelden uses Liquid to help business owners with forecasts, scenarios, and better financial conversations. The power lies in the simplicity, according to Dennis Breevaart. Read his story.
From complexity to clarity
How MenL Cijferhelden uses Liquid for smart forecasts and better conversations
Dennis Breevaart is an accountant at MenL Cijferhelden: an accessible and growing firm that helps entrepreneurs from all sectors with insight, clarity, and smart management. No impersonal financial statements or complicated reports, but practical advice that really helps you move forward.
More and more clients were asking for substantiated forecasts, including for banks and investors.
“We just couldn't do it properly in Excel or Exact Online. It was too cumbersome, too limited. We needed something better.”
From demo to deal
During a trade fair, Dennis met the Liquid team. Their enthusiasm, expertise, and the tool's ease of use immediately caught his attention.
“We were looking for something that makes forecasts simpler and more reliable, for us and for the client. Liquid turned out to be the perfect tool: smartly designed, easy to use, and with the right integrations.”
What also helped was the personal contact.
“They knew immediately who I was, thought along with us about our clients, and kept their promises. That inspired confidence.”
Seeing things through the client's eyes
MenL uses Liquid for clients with specific reporting needs or a complex structure. Think of a restaurant owner wanting to apply for financing, or a group of physiotherapy practices with collaborating partners.
“Then Liquid is ideal. We build scenarios, visualize them, and with the click of a button, generate a forecast that is bank-proof.”
For Dennis, the power lies primarily in simplicity:
“Liquid doesn't do everything, but what it does, it does very well. And that is exactly what makes us happy. And our clients too.”
Liquid as a smart foundation
For MenL, Liquid is a powerful foundational tool that does exactly what many clients need.
“If you are looking for highly specific dashboards or custom reporting, you might end up with something like Power BI. But that immediately comes with a hefty price tag and is often much more than you need.”
That is why MenL deliberately chooses the simplicity of Liquid.
“Liquid offers exactly the right balance for most business owners: quick insights, strong visuals, and informed decisions. This leaves us with more time for where we truly add value: strategic thinking and advice.”
Small team, direct lines
What Dennis appreciates about Liquid is its accessibility.
“The helpdesk is fast, they are proactive, and improvements are actually implemented. You feel that you are working with a team that wants to grow, and gets energy from that itself.”
At the same time, he sees opportunities for the future:
“As they grow larger, a dedicated contact person or direct chat function would be nice. Especially for firms that work extensively with Liquid.”
A permanent fixture
For MenL, Liquid has become a fixed part of their service offering.
“We want to help clients make decisions. That is only possible if you understand the numbers AND dare to translate them into action. Liquid helps with that.”
"“Liquid isn't a replacement for your accounting. It's an accelerator for your advice.”"
Dennis Breevaart
Accountant
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