PRIME Business Advisory Solutions

10/09/2026

Strong business relationships often start with a simple introduction. 💚

Looking to expand your network in New Orleans? Two upcoming New Orleans Chamber of Commerce events offer opportunities to meet local professionals, share ideas, and build connections:

▪ Power Hour
Tuesday, October 13 | Noon–1 p.m.

▪ 504ward Young Professionals Networking Night
Wednesday, October 14 | 5–7 p.m.

Whether you’re introducing your business or getting to know more of the local professional community, make time for a new conversation.

Details and registration:
https://www.neworleanschamber.org/events

10/07/2026

Your business may need C-suite expertise before it needs another full-time executive.

As financial and operational complexity grows, leadership teams often need deeper insight, stronger systems, and more strategic support, but a permanent CFO or COO may not be the right fit yet.

Fractional CFO and COO services provide senior-level financial and operational leadership tailored to your organization's current needs. This flexible model can help bring greater clarity to decision-making, reporting, planning, and day-to-day operations.

Swipe through to learn how fractional leadership can support your business.

Natalie Barranco

10/05/2026

Thank you to the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce for featuring PRIME in this week’s Member Spotlight! 🌟

We’re proud to be part of a strong local business community and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside organizations throughout Greater New Orleans as they navigate challenges, strengthen their operations, and plan for what’s next.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PRIME Business Advisory Solutions 🌟

This week, we’re highlighting PRIME Business Advisory Solutions, a Jefferson Chamber member since 2024! Based in Metairie, PRIME works alongside businesses to provide hands-on expertise in finance, accounting, operations, risk management, marketing, strategic planning, and more.

By helping organizations strengthen operations, navigate challenges, and plan for sustainable growth, PRIME is contributing to the continued success of businesses across Jefferson Parish and the surrounding region.

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10/05/2026

Most founders have experienced this:

A consultant comes in, spends weeks learning the business, delivers a polished presentation full of recommendations — and then disappears.

Months later, little has changed because ex*****on was never built into the process.

At PRIME, we believe strategy without implementation creates frustration, not progress.

Our role extends beyond identifying opportunities. We work alongside leadership teams to prioritize initiatives, strengthen operational clarity, improve accountability, and help turn strategy into measurable action.

Real growth happens when leadership, systems, and ex*****on align across the business.

That’s the difference between advice and true partnership.

www.primebas.com

Natalie Barranco

10/02/2026

A memorable night at United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Tocqueville Gala. 💙

PRIME CEO Natalie Barranco and Vice President of Business Development John Barranco were there to celebrate this year’s honorees, Lynn and Drew Marsh, alongside a room full of people committed to strengthening the community we all call home.

Congratulations to the Marshes, and thank you to United Way of Southeast Louisiana for an incredible evening.

Entergy

10/01/2026

As PRIME prepares to celebrate its 10-year anniversary this November, we’re reflecting on the lessons that come with building and growing a business.

One of the most important is that the systems, roles and habits that help a company get started may not be the ones that support its next stage.

Sustainable growth requires leaders to evaluate what is working, identify what is creating friction and remain willing to evolve. That can mean clarifying responsibilities, improving processes, investing in people or rethinking an approach that once worked well.

We’re proud of what the PRIME team has built and deeply grateful to the clients, colleagues and partners who have been part of our journey. We look forward to sharing more as we celebrate this milestone in November.

Ralph's on the Park

09/29/2026

Your CFO or Controller search might take a while. The financial work can't wait.

Reporting, cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and questions from banks, investors, and auditors keep coming. PRIME steps in, gets up to speed in days, and keeps the finance function moving while you find the right permanent hire.

Open financial leadership seat? Start the conversation at https://primebas.com/schedule-a-consultation/ .

Natalie Barranco John Barranco

09/28/2026

A sponsorship deck should help a potential partner picture both the event and their place in it.

That idea guided PRIME's marketing team in designing the 2026 deck for Beignet Fest. It brings together the festival experience, audience and marketing reach, the Beignet Fest Foundation's mission, and partnership opportunities ranging from signature festival spaces to ways for local businesses to participate.

The story behind the event matters, too. Beignet Fest has raised more than $3 million for programs serving children with autism and their families.

PRIME Business Advisory Solutions thanks the Beignet Fest Foundation for trusting its team with this project and is proud to share a look at the finished deck.

Natalie Hebert Barranco John Barranco

09/24/2026

Planning for Q4 doesn’t have to begin with another long meeting. Try this 15-minute reset:

1. Identify the one financial result you most need to improve or protect before year-end.

2. Name the recurring bottleneck costing your team the most time.

3. Choose one project, process or meeting to stop, simplify or postpone.

The goal isn’t to solve everything in 15 minutes. It’s to identify where your attention can make the greatest difference over the next 90 days.

Progress often comes from removing friction—not adding more work.

What is one priority your business needs to address before the end of the year?

Natalie Barranco

09/23/2026

Q4 readiness starts before October.

The September edition of The PRIME Perspective offers practical guidance to help business owners and leadership teams assess their financial systems, address operational bottlenecks and clarify priorities before year-end.

Inside this issue, we explore financial clarity as a leadership tool, six areas of growth readiness for Louisiana businesses and five important questions to ask before Q4. We also celebrate PRIME’s recent CityBusiness recognitions and introduce Consulting Manager Alaina Aguilar.

Read Is Your Business Ready for Q4?:
https://mailchi.mp/primebas/prime-perspective-september-2026

Natalie Barranco John Barranco