Edward P Rabalais, Sr (Nu Nu to all who knew him) was an air conditioning and electrical contractor who lived in Moreauville (Avoyelles Parish). He had to travel to Alexandria (about 50 miles one way) to get his supplies to complete his jobs. This was in the late 1950s, early 1960s, so there were no Home Depots and Lowes around. His truck was not air conditioned, so he had to ride around with the windows open most of the time. He was a heavy smoker, as was common in those days; he did not want to smother his helpers, which at times included his young sons. After making his purchases, he usually put the receipts on the floor, in the glove box, between the folds of the seat, or on the dashboard. After a time, when the stack of receipts caused him to have to sit up taller in his seat to see out of the windshield, he would gather those receipts that did not blow out, have cigarette holes, rained on, stained with coffee, or had fallen between the windshield and the dashboard, and bring them to the local school principal, who was a part-time bookkeeper and tax preparer.

Those days of recordkeeping are long gone. If you own a small business, you cannot afford to wait until the end of the year to begin gathering your records to have your taxes prepared, and hope for the best. You have to deal with the paperwork on at least a monthly basis.

At Rabalais Business Consulting, we specialize in small business accounting, paperwork organization, tax preparation, and advice. Your mess will not scare us. Call us today for a no-charge, no obligation business review. Ask for Aimee’ at 981-2577 and she will get you started.

By the way, I knew this contractor very well. I was one of the young sons that rode around with him and helped him with his jobs. He was my dad. His truck much like the one in the picture.

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Rabalais Business Consulting is Acadiana’s Small Business Survival Specialists firm based in Lafayette, LA, offering specialized business and accounting services to small businesses in the traditional sector.

Our team of highly trained professionals possesses the expertise and experience to provide clients with a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, tax planning and preparation, financial planning, business consulting, retirement planning and more.

At Rabalais Business Consulting, our primary objective is to help businesses achieve their financial goals by optimizing their financial performance, minimizing their tax liabilities, and protecting their hard-earned wealth. We achieve this by working collaboratively with our clients to develop customized solutions that align with their unique business objectives.

Our approach to business consulting is tailored to the specific needs of each client. We believe that every business is unique, and therefore requires a customized strategy to achieve its goals. We take the time to get to know our clients and their businesses, so that we can identify opportunities for growth, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to optimize their financial performance.

Our team of professionals possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in a variety of industries. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations, so that we can provide our clients with the most relevant and effective advice and solutions.

At Rabalais Business Consulting, we are passionate about helping our clients achieve their financial objectives. Whether you are a small business owner looking to minimize your tax liabilities or a company seeking to optimize your financial performance, we are here to help.

Thank you for considering Rabalais Business Consulting for your business needs. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help your business achieve its full potential.

Rabalais Business Consulting is conveniently located at 209 Rue Louis XIV, Lafayette, LA 70508.  Please call us to make an appointment at (337) 981-2579.