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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.

Chapter 4: Lisa Writes the Sea Salt Business Plan

February 22, 2026September 20, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Writing a Business Plan That Guides the Startup.

Turning ideas into steps, Lisa drafts a simple, believable Sea Salt Business plan: who it serves, how it runs, and what it costs—ready for mentor feedback and lender review.

Categories Startup Stories

Chapter 5: Lisa’s Legal Formation for a Sea Salt Business

February 22, 2026September 20, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Lisa Makes her Sea Salt business Legal

This chapter follows Lisa through practical steps—entity filing, brand protection, lender meetings, and policy choices—shaping a Sea Salt Business that’s resilient on day one.

Categories Startup Stories

Chapter 6: Lisa’s Final Steps for her Sea Salt Business

February 22, 2026September 20, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Lisa prepares the final steps to launch her sea salt business.

With systems in place, Lisa prepares the Sea Salt Business to open: dry runs at the register, a short service-recovery script, and a vendor cadence that keeps shelves full without waste.

Categories Startup Stories

Chapter 7: Opening Day: Lisa’s Sea Salt Business Story

February 22, 2026September 20, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Lisa turns her sea salt business plan into reality at launch.

Lisa launches a Sea Salt Business and adapts fast: clearer signage, tighter flow, and a simple guarantee that builds trust. Early feedback becomes the playbook for growth.

Categories Startup Stories

3-Minute Tips That Turn Listeners Into Customers

February 22, 2026September 19, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
An illustrative sketch of two men having a professional conversation outside an auto repair shop during a snowy day, with one holding a clipboard and the other a coffee cup.

A brief radio segment and a focused, free safety check offer urgency into loyalty. Practical help, no pressure, and smart follow-up created lasting customer relationships.

Categories Lessons

Crowded Meetings Stalled Deals – Until We Shrank the Room

February 22, 2026September 18, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Realistic illustrative sketch of a professional presenting to a diverse group in a crowded meeting room.

Our weekly meeting became noise. When we cut it to the deal drivers—just the listing lead, the buyer’s agent, and the coordinator—decisions sped up, deadlines were hit, and deals finally moved.

Categories Lessons

Leo’s Espresso Shift: Role Clarity Raised Quality

February 22, 2026September 17, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Illustrative sketch of a male barista in an apron operating a professional espresso machine in a café.

When Leo focused on the espresso station, the team got faster, coffee remakes dropped, and quality became consistent. This shows how tight roles turn chaos into steady wins.

Categories Lessons

The Silent Salesperson: Chad’s Truck Advertising Story

February 22, 2026September 16, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A Sepia sketch illustration of a man in a flannel shirt and cap leaning against a vintage Chevrolet pickup truck on a rural dirt road. The truck's door features the text "CHAD'S REPAIRS" in large letters.

A simple message, visible parking, and consistent service turned a work truck into a lead engine. See how to test vehicle ads, track ROI, and document for taxes.

Categories Lessons

Leo’s Warehouse Weekend: What Are You Doing for Your Company?

February 22, 2026September 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
An Illustrative sketch of two men talking in a busy warehouse with tall shelving and a forklift; one man is rolling up his sleeve, ready for work.

When the warehouse team quits, Leo doesn’t wait—he steps up. This story shows how an owner’s mindset turns chaos into momentum and makes work feel meaningful.

Categories Lessons

Chapter 1: Is Drew Ready to Start a Scuba Diving Shop?

February 22, 2026September 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Drew’s portrait and soft underwater graphic.

Watch Drew turn a raw idea into a plan: define the offer, pick who it serves, and outline early moves for a Scuba Diving Shop that can survive slow weeks and sharpen with feedback.

Categories Startup Stories
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