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Acey Gaspard

Founder of A Touch of Business with years of experience holding management positions and running various businesses. Acey shares experience through various articles and with various authors to bring you a unique collection of articles related to managing and running a business.

Starting a Drywall Contractor Business: Practical Steps

September 23, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Workers install drywall panels inside and outside of a new house under construction.

Explore the practical steps involved in starting a drywall contractor business, from planning and setup to key decisions that shape day-to-day operations.

Categories Business Ideas, Construction Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Skilled Trade Startup Ideas

Lowe’s

September 23, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A Lowe's Store.
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Joseph “Joe” Dain Sr. Biography: From Hay Equipment to Deere

September 23, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Old farm equipment workshop with metal plows, gears, barrels, tools, and three workers in dusty warm light.

Joseph “Joe” Dain Sr. developed hay-handling machinery, built Dain Manufacturing, and later became a Deere executive involved in the company’s early tractor-development work.

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The History of Home Depot: From Warehouse Stores to a Broader Business

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Large home improvement warehouse aisle with lumber, tools, paint, and building supplies.

Home Depot began with a warehouse-style home-improvement concept in the late 1970s. Its history includes North American expansion, a major supply-business refocus, interconnected retail investment, and a renewed buildout of professional distribution.

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The History of Hankook Tire: From 1941 Origins to Global Growth

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Automated tire inspection line with robotic machinery and warm industrial lighting.

Hankook Tire’s business lineage began in 1941 and grew through exports, overseas factories, technical centers, and a 2012 spin-off. Its recent history includes EV-focused tires, Formula E, and Hanon Systems.

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Hal Lawton Biography: From Engineering to Tractor Supply CEO

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Hal Lawton wearing a TSC shirt.

Hal Lawton moved from engineering and strategy consulting into senior roles at Home Depot, eBay, and Macy’s before becoming Tractor Supply’s CEO in 2020. His tenure has combined expansion, strategic change, public controversy, and new operating pressure.

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Alice Sheets Marriott Biography: Co-Founder and Business Partner

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Upscale hotel lobby and restaurant interior with warm lighting, marble reception desk, luggage cart, and seated guests.

Alice Sheets Marriott was a co-founder and active business partner in the enterprise that became Marriott Corporation. Her story spans early restaurant operations, hotel expansion, board service, civic work, and philanthropy.

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Starting a Fence Installation Business: What to Plan

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Three men build a new wooden fence in a suburban backyard during construction.

A practical overview of starting a fence installation business, with guidance to help you plan the setup, understand what to expect, and make informed decisions before opening.

Categories Business Ideas, Construction Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Skilled Trade Startup Ideas

Starting a Door Installation Business: A Practical Guide

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Two contractors use tools to install a large glass-panel door in a house.

A practical overview of starting a door installation business, including what to expect, what to plan for, and which decisions deserve attention.

Categories Business Ideas, Construction Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Skilled Trade Startup Ideas

The History of Yokohama Rubber: From Joint Venture to Global Group

September 22, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Industrial warehouse with stacked tires, rubber hoses, conveyor belts, and marine fenders.

Yokohama Rubber began in 1917 as a Japanese-American joint venture. Its history includes rebuilding after the 1923 earthquake and wartime destruction, international expansion, and a later shift toward a larger off-highway tire business.

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