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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.

Step-by-Step Plan to Launch Your Home Automation Business

February 22, 2026February 17, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Professionals demonstrating smart home technology and security systems in a modern automation business office.

Use this checklist-style overview to plan your launch: choose services, confirm local rules, set up accounts, pick platforms, price projects, and get ready for day one.

Categories Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Safety and Security Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas, Technology and Electronics Business Ideas

How to Start a Home Appliance Store Without Guesswork

February 22, 2026February 17, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Customers browsing refrigerators and washing machines in a modern, well-lit home appliance retail store showroom.

Use this startup-focused checklist to plan an appliance store launch. Includes demand validation, supplier terms, pricing basics, required tools, legal steps, and launch readiness.

Categories Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Retail Business Ideas

Starting a Holiday Light Installation Business: Basics

February 22, 2026February 17, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Team working at a professional holiday decoration service warehouse preparing Christmas trees, garlands, and loading a delivery van.

New to seasonal service work? These owner FAQs walk through setup choices, permits to verify locally, insurance basics, must-have gear, and simple systems for running the season.

Categories Business Ideas, Arts and Crafts Business Ideas, Events and Planning Business Ideas, Home Based Business Ideas, Low-Cost Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

Starting a Guided Hiking Tour Company: First Steps

February 22, 2026February 17, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Professional hiking guide leading a diverse group on a scenic mountain trail for a tour business.

A practical overview of what to plan for before launching guided hikes—land permissions, business setup, insurance, safety planning, gear, pricing, and basic workflows.

Categories Business Ideas, Adventure and Outdoors Business Ideas, Entertainment and Leisure Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas, Sports and Fitness Business Ideas, Travel and Tourism Business Ideas

Starting an Outdoor Gear Retail Business: Key Steps

February 22, 2026February 13, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Interior of a new outdoor gear shop showing customers browsing apparel and equipment with a scenic mountain backdrop.

Thinking of opening a gear retailer? Use these owner FAQs to plan legal steps, equipment, supplier approvals, pricing setup, and simple metrics for weekly reviews.

Categories Business Ideas, Adventure and Outdoors Business Ideas, E-commerce Business Ideas, Retail Business Ideas, Sports and Fitness Business Ideas

Starting a Hardware Store: Key Steps Before Opening

February 22, 2026February 13, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Customers and staff interacting inside a bright, modern hardware store with organized tool aisles and service desks.

A practical overview of what to set up before opening a hardware store, including the business model, location checks, legal steps, suppliers, pricing, and essential systems.

Categories Business Ideas, Construction Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Retail Business Ideas

Starting a Heavy Equipment Rental Business: Basics

February 22, 2026February 12, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Heavy equipment rental yard with construction machinery and safety workers in operation.

Practical, owner-focused FAQs that cover setup and early operations for an equipment rental company, including legal checks, permits, insurance, transport, and systems.

Categories Business Ideas, Rental Business Ideas – See Our Collection of Articles

Start a Helicopter Tour Business: Setup and Compliance

February 22, 2026February 12, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Passengers boarding a modern helicopter at a luxury seaside terminal for a professional tour business operation.

Planning a helicopter tour startup? Use this guide to validate demand, choose a departure base, follow FAA steps, line up aircraft and insurance, and get ready to launch with 101 tips and owner FAQs.

Categories Business Ideas, Adventure and Outdoors Business Ideas, Aerospace and Aviation Business Ideas, Entertainment and Leisure Business Ideas, Travel and Tourism Business Ideas

Starting a Burger Shop: Key Setup Steps and Checklist

February 22, 2026February 12, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Customers dining in a modern industrial burger shop with an open kitchen and staff preparing fresh meals.

New to food service? This overview walks through the early steps to open a burger shop, including approvals, site planning, equipment lists, supplier setup, and pricing setup.

Categories Business Ideas, Food and Beverage Business Ideas, Hospitality and Lodging Business Ideas

How to Start a Soap Making Business Without Guesswork

February 22, 2026February 12, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Workers pouring molds and packaging products in a bright, professional soap making business production studio.

Use this startup roadmap to plan a small, compliant soap venture: validate demand, estimate costs, choose a space, set up records, and avoid risky product claims. Bonus: 101 tips plus an owner FAQ section.

Categories Business Ideas, Beauty and Personal Care Business Ideas, Health and Wellness Business Ideas, Manufacturing and Production Business Ideas
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