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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.

How Loni Grew Her Business Without Becoming an Expert in Everything

February 22, 2026August 21, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A woman and a male construction foreman in a hard hat collaborating over building plans on a job site

Loni once turned down projects outside her skills. Then she discovered subcontracting, and it changed her profits and reputation.

Categories Lessons

When Blame Holds You Back from Success

February 22, 2026August 20, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A realistic colored pencil drawing showing a stressed auto repair shop owner leaning at a cluttered desk and reading a document, with a car parked outside the window.

Blame felt easier than responsibility—until it nearly cost everything. Here’s the story of how letting go of blame opened the door to real success.

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Living in the Past: The Manager Who Couldn’t Move Forward

February 22, 2026August 19, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A illustration of a stressed woman working late at night at an office desk.

A business parable about the risks of living in the past and the turning point that helped a manager stop looking back and start leading forward.

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How to Start an Axe Throwing Business: Step-by-Step

February 22, 2026August 19, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
an axe on a bullseye

WordPress Excerpt: Discover how to start an axe throwing business. From startup costs to safety and marketing, this guide covers everything you need to launch successfully.

Categories Business Ideas, Entertainment and Leisure Business Ideas, Events and Planning Business Ideas, Sports and Fitness Business Ideas

Unqualified Sales Associates off the Floor: A Retail Lesson

February 22, 2026August 18, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Realistic sketch of a frustrated customer holding a device while a sales associate looks at his phone in an electronics store.

A business can’t survive on great products and clever marketing alone. Every customer interaction matters. Each employee represents your brand—and the impression they leave determines if customers stay loyal or never come back.

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Starting a Motorcycle Rental Business: Complete Beginner’s Guide

February 22, 2026August 18, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a dark deep purple Harley Davidson

Ready to launch a motorcycle rental business? This step-by-step guide explains how to plan, register, and grow your company while avoiding costly mistakes.

Categories Brick and Mortar Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Rental Business Ideas – See Our Collection of Articles, Transportation Business Ideas, Travel and Tourism Business Ideas

Sam’s Wake-Up Call: How His Voice Drove Employees Away

February 22, 2026August 17, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
An illustrative realistic sketch of a stern boss standing and speaking during a meeting while three intimidated employees look down at their notes, appearing anxious and eager for the session to end.

Sam’s story reveals how managers can unintentionally sound harsh—even without yelling. Learn how tone impacts trust, morale, and team performance.

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How to Start a Pool Service Business Step-by-Step

February 22, 2026August 17, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a man cleaning a large pool

WordPress Excerpt: Discover how to start a pool service business, from setup costs and pricing to licenses and growth. A complete guide for new entrepreneurs.

Categories Business Ideas, Home Improvement Business Ideas, Low-Cost Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

Focus on Small Wins to Reach Your Goal: Alayna’s Story

February 22, 2026August 16, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Four colleagues celebrating a success on a laptop. One points, others smile and clap in this pencil sketch.

Alayna’s story shows why focusing on progress—not just results—can change how you run your business. Learn how small wins create momentum and confidence.

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How to Start a Bait Shop | Business Startup Guide

February 22, 2026August 16, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a boat on the lake with a fishing pole

Ready to open a bait shop? This complete guide walks you through research, location strategy, startup costs, licensing, and proven tips for long-term success.

Categories Adventure and Outdoors Business Ideas, Brick and Mortar Business Ideas, Business Ideas, Marine and Boating Business Ideas
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While experimenting with AI, I found that it delivered better results than writing everything myself or outsourcing the work. AI helps me research topics more thoroughly and draft content more efficiently, which is why I now use it to assist with writing and updating articles. That said, every article on this site is personally reviewed, refined, and approved by me before publication. — Acey Gaspard

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