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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.

Payroll Service Business: What to Know Before Starting

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A payroll service office team collaborates on cloud-based management software

Use this overview to think through a payroll service business before you begin, including owner fit, client needs, service scope, and readiness.

Categories Business Ideas, Financial and Legal Services Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas

A Simple Pawn Shop Startup Guide for First-Time Owners

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A pawn shop transaction: A customer hands a vintage gold watch to a pawnbroker for valuation.

Use a simple, practical path to think through a pawn shop startup. Review fit, location, setup choices, local rules, records, security, and readiness before you open.

Categories Business Ideas, Financial and Legal Services Business Ideas, Hobbies and Collectibles Business Ideas, Retail Business Ideas

Sign Company Startup Planning: What to Know Before Opening

April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A sign company production floor showing large-format printing and vinyl application.

This overview helps you think through a sign company startup, including service mix, shop layout, equipment needs, local checks, forms, and readiness before opening.

Categories Business Ideas, Advertising and Marketing Business Ideas

A Grounded Guide to Starting an Outboard Repair Shop

April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A photo of a mechanic repairing a modern black four-stroke outboard motor mounted on a stand in a workshop bay.

Use these startup basics to think through an outboard motor repair business before opening, from customer demand and shop space to tools, service flow, records, and readiness.

Categories Business Ideas

Startup Basics for Planning a Motorcycle Repair Shop

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Close-up of a mechanic adjusting the drive chain tension on a sportbike in a clean service bay.

Starting a motorcycle repair shop involves early choices about services, space, tools, parts, workflow, local requirements, and what to have ready before opening.

Categories Business Ideas, Automotive Business Ideas, Repair Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas, Skilled Trade Startup Ideas

Startup Basics for Opening a Motorcycle Dealership

April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A motorcycle dealership showroom with diverse bikes, sales staff interacting with customers.

A clear overview of motorcycle dealership startup basics, including storefront planning, service scope, inventory choices, early systems, and owner readiness.

Categories Business Ideas, Automotive Business Ideas

Motel Business Startup Steps for New Owners

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Dusk view of the Desert Willow Lodge motel with warm LED lighting, featuring modern wood and stone architecture.

Explore key steps in starting a motel business, from choosing the right property to preparing rooms, systems, staff, and guest experience before opening.

Categories Business Ideas, Hospitality and Lodging Business Ideas

Starting a Tire Shop Business: A Beginner’s Guide

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Modern tire shop technician uses impact wrench to change tire on elevated silver SUV.

Beginner-friendly guide to opening a tire shop with practical notes on fit, service choices, shop layout, supplier setup, daily workflow, and local rule checks.

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

What to Plan Before Your Scrap Metal Business Opens

April 29, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
A modern scrap yard excavator uses a grapple to sort industrial metal recycling into labeled bins, featuring a safety-clad worker.

This guide walks through the first steps to start a scrap metal business, including site planning, material handling, records, safety, local requirements, and early setup choices.

Categories Business Ideas

Practical Guide to Starting a Nail Salon Business

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Acey Gaspard
Inside a different modern nail salon with exposed brick and distinct technicians applying nail art to new clients.

A practical overview for starting a nail salon business, including what to expect before opening, how to think through the storefront setup, and where to find the right local information.

Categories Business Ideas, Beauty and Personal Care Business Ideas, Service Business Ideas
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