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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 Your House Painting Business: Step-by-Step Guide

October 12, 2025August 16, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a house with a that needs painting with a ladder against it

Learn how to start your own house painting business with this simple step-by-step guide. Covers planning, costs, legal setup, marketing, and growth strategies to help you build a profitable and lasting business.

Categories Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Low-Cost Business Ideas, Part-Time Startup Ideas, Service Business Ideas, Student Business Ideas

Clearer Thinking on the Clock: How Lisa Beat Brain Fog

December 28, 2025August 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Colored pencil drawing of a fatigued person in an office at a laptop with hand on head, clock on wall, bookshelves.

Lisa struggled with afternoon brain fog until she discovered her peak hours. Learn how timing transformed her focus and productivity.

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Starting a Trucking Company: Your Complete Guide to Success

October 12, 2025August 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard

Learn the exact steps to start and grow a profitable trucking business. From industry research and compliance to funding, marketing, and expansion, this guide gives you the tools to succeed.

Categories Brick and Mortar Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas, Transportation Business Ideas

How to Start a Laundromat and Build a Profitable Coin-Op Business

October 13, 2025August 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a laundromat sign

Discover how to start and grow a profitable laundromat. This complete guide covers location, startup costs, funding, operations, and strategies for long-term success.

Categories Business Ideas, Cleaning and Sanitation Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

Starting a Tire Shop: Lessons, Challenges, and a Roadmap to Success

October 12, 2025August 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
5 tires

Get a behind-the-scenes look at starting a tire shop. This guide shares real lessons, planning tips, and decisions that lead to a thriving tire business.

Categories Brick and Mortar Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Repair Business Ideas, Skilled Trade Startup Ideas

When Goodwill Disappears After Buying a Business

December 28, 2025August 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Realistic colored pencil drawing of a thoughtful woman at a desk, while a man walks through an open door behind her.

Buying a business means buying its goodwill—relationships, trust, and loyalty. See how fast changes can drive customers away and hurt your investment.

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A Guide to Starting Your Own Handyman

October 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
handyman

Learn how to start and grow a successful handyman business. This guide covers planning, licensing, marketing, tools, and tips to win loyal customers.

Categories Brick and Mortar Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Home Based Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Low-Cost Business Ideas, Part-Time Startup Ideas, Repair Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

How to Open an Indoor Playground: Step-by-Step Guide

October 12, 2025August 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Children Playground Indoor.

Learn the essentials of starting an indoor playground business, from initial planning to opening day. Follow our guide for a successful launch.

Categories Business Ideas, Child and Elderly Care Business Ideas, Entertainment and Leisure Business Ideas, Toys and Games Business Ideas

Starting a Mobile Billboard Company: Quick Overview

October 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A small billboard on a small truck

See these steps to take for starting a mobile billboard business plus a collection of resources you’ll use now and when you are up and running

Categories Advertising and Marketing Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Low-Cost Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

Hiring the Wrong Person Cost Me $17,700—And Almost My Team

December 28, 2025August 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Stressed man with hand to forehead working on a laptop in an office, colored pencil drawing.

A business story about how one rushed hire damaged culture, drained profits, and led to a $17,700 loss—and the process that prevented it from happening again.

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