PRIME Business Advisory Solutions

PRIME Business Advisory Solutions PRIME was founded to provide quality business consulting services in finance, accounting, risk management, control processes, marketing,& operations.

Behind every strong organization are people who bring clarity, structure, and accountability to the work.We’re kicking o...
08/13/2026

Behind every strong organization are people who bring clarity, structure, and accountability to the work.

We’re kicking off our series with Tabitha Lively Prejean, Director of Operations at PRIME Business Advisory Solutions.

With more than two decades of experience in accounting, audit, regulatory compliance, and operations, Tabitha has built her career around strengthening internal controls and creating structure within complex organizations. Before joining PRIME, she launched and led a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance department, building its framework from the ground up.

At PRIME, Tabitha oversees internal operations with a focus on disciplined ex*****on, process integrity, and performance accountability. Her expertise in internal controls, risk management, and enterprise systems strengthens how our team works and supports the structured, scalable solutions we deliver to clients.

Tabitha earned both her Master of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LSU.

Learn more about Tabitha:
https://primebas.com/our-team/tabitha-prejean/

Natalie Barranco

A strong budget begins with strategy, not a spreadsheet.One of the most common planning mistakes is building next year's...
08/12/2026

A strong budget begins with strategy, not a spreadsheet.

One of the most common planning mistakes is building next year's numbers before leadership has defined what the business is working toward.

Start with clear financial and operational goals. Then assess priorities, identify the resources required, test assumptions, and build a budget that supports the direction of the business.

When strategy comes first, the budget becomes more than a set of numbers. It becomes a practical framework for allocating resources, measuring progress, and making informed decisions throughout the year.

Swipe through for the right order of operations.

Natalie Barranco

AI is changing the workplace, but successful implementation requires more than adopting new technology.The businesses se...
08/10/2026

AI is changing the workplace, but successful implementation requires more than adopting new technology.

The businesses seeing meaningful results are using AI intentionally to improve operational visibility, streamline repetitive processes, strengthen decision-making, and support scalable growth.

Technology alone doesn’t create operational clarity. Strong systems and disciplined ex*****on do.

At PRIME Business Advisory Solutions, we help organizations evaluate where AI can create practical business value while aligning implementation with operational goals and long-term strategy.

Read more in our latest article:
https://primebas.com/ai-implementation-for-businesses/

Natalie Barranco Kristi Bulliard

If you want to understand how your business is truly performing, don’t start with revenue. Start with visibility.At the ...
08/06/2026

If you want to understand how your business is truly performing, don’t start with revenue. Start with visibility.

At the CFO level, performance is not measured by top-line growth alone. It’s measured by how clearly leadership can understand, manage, and predict what is happening beneath the surface.

A practical way to evaluate business performance:

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰
Where is cash actually going, and how predictable is it month to month?

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Do your reporting systems support proactive decision-making, or only explain outcomes after the fact?

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Are decisions consistent and strategic, or reactive and dependent on individual bandwidth?

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Can leadership confidently forecast performance and plan ahead, or does uncertainty drive operations each month?

Revenue matters. But without operational and financial clarity, growth often creates more complexity than progress.

The businesses that scale successfully are not simply tracking performance metrics. They are building systems that make performance measurable, understandable, and predictable.

Operational resilience matters most when the unexpected lasts longer than anticipated.Businesses along Decatur Street an...
08/05/2026

Operational resilience matters most when the unexpected lasts longer than anticipated.

Businesses along Decatur Street and throughout the French Quarter have spent months navigating disruption from an extended infrastructure project, with some owners reporting a significant impact on revenue.

While business owners cannot control construction, supply chain delays, severe weather, or other external disruptions, they can prepare for how those challenges may affect cash flow and day-to-day operations.

Proactive planning can help businesses identify vulnerabilities, build financial flexibility, and make more informed decisions when conditions change.

Read more about the challenges facing these local businesses:
https://www.nola.com/news/business/french-quarter-businesses-sue-sewerage--water-board/article_ecfe595a-0fe8-489c-a84a-55dd5fc50646.html

08/04/2026

Behind every client success is a team that believes in more than just delivering results.

PRIME has grown to a team of 27 professionals, and we're continuing to grow. Together, we bring decades of combined experience across accounting, finance, and operations, giving our clients access to a broad range of expertise and perspectives.

We are truly defined by how we work. We're committed to building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and genuine partnership.

We believe the best solutions come from understanding each client's unique goals, challenges, and opportunities, not simply completing transactions.

Over the coming weeks, we're excited to introduce the people behind PRIME and share the experience and insight they bring to every client relationship.

Follow along! We can't wait for you to meet the team.

Building relationships that move business forward.Last week, PRIME CEO Natalie Barranco attended the New Orleans Chamber...
08/03/2026

Building relationships that move business forward.

Last week, PRIME CEO Natalie Barranco attended the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce's Chamber After 5 networking event at the Foundation Room in the House of Blues New Orleans.

Events like these are a chance to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and engage with the business leaders shaping the future of our region. The Chamber runs the evening well — attendees receive a list organized by business category at check-in, and Ambassadors circulate throughout to make introductions, which makes a large room far easier to navigate than most.

Natalie enjoyed connecting with Tandra LeMay of Verizon, Chelon Abrahms of Edward Jones, Dr. Tonia Moore of Ochsner, Voris Vigee of Volunteers of America, Eric Jones of AT&T, and Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. Conversations spanning telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership — a good reminder of how much ground the business community here covers.

At PRIME Business Advisory Solutions, investing time in our local business community helps us better understand the challenges organizations face and creates opportunities to collaborate on solutions that drive long-term success.

Thank you to the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce for hosting and for bringing together professionals from across our community.

Biz New Orleans published a feature on our work this week.The article covers a shift we see regularly. A business reache...
07/31/2026

Biz New Orleans published a feature on our work this week.

The article covers a shift we see regularly. A business reaches a point where it needs CFO or COO level judgment — for a financing request, an acquisition, a software conversion — but not for forty hours a week.

That gap is where fractional leadership fits.

We started in 2016 with four partners. Today we have more than 25 consultants. The growth followed client demand rather than a plan to expand services.

The full article and our guide on when to make this move are on our site: https://primebas.com/prime-featured-in-biz-new-orleans/

Natalie Hebert Barranco John Barranco Karen Roussell Litolff Kristi Bulliard

𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙼𝙴 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 │ 𝙱𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎Preparing Operations for Whatever the Season BringsResilience isn't something an...
07/29/2026

𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙼𝙴 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 │ 𝙱𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎
Preparing Operations for Whatever the Season Brings

Resilience isn't something an organization discovers during a disruption. It's built beforehand—in the plans that are tested, the finances that are reviewed, and the systems that are strengthened while conditions are still calm.

In this month's PRIME Perspective, we explore what it means to be genuinely prepared—from strengthening operations for severe weather to planning strategically for the second half of the year and positioning your business to seize emerging opportunities across Louisiana.

Read the latest PRIME Perspective and subscribe for practical leadership insights: https://mailchi.mp/primebas/prime-perspective-july-2026

Natalie Barranco

🌀 Hurricane season is underway in the Gulf South. Is your business prepared to keep operating if a storm disrupts power,...
07/28/2026

🌀 Hurricane season is underway in the Gulf South. Is your business prepared to keep operating if a storm disrupts power, access, communications, or staffing?

Now is the time to test your business continuity plan—not after a storm appears on the radar.

Review the essentials:

✔️Data backup and cloud access
✔️Insurance coverage
✔️Remote-work readiness
✔️Protection of critical documents
✔️Emergency contact procedures for your team

Disaster recovery planning is one of the most overlooked parts of risk management—until it’s needed. Taking proactive steps today can help your organization respond with greater clarity when conditions change quickly. ✅ https://primebas.com/services/risk-management/

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