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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.

Escalate Problems Like a Leader: A Story from the Studio Floor

February 22, 2026June 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Colored pencil drawing of a focused audio engineer mixing music on an analog console in a professional recording studio.

A mixing console failure turned into a career-defining moment when Jake brought strategy, not stress, to his manager. Learn how you can do the same.

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How to Stay Productive During Repetitive Tasks

February 22, 2026June 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Discover how a simple micro-break strategy helped one professional stay sharp and productive during tedious work. Practical advice you can apply today.

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How One Interior Designer Grew Faster by Doing Less

February 22, 2026June 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Danielle’s story shows how saying no can lead to real growth. This business case explores how focus, values, and specialization turned burnout into momentum.

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Reading Eye Movement Cues in Client Meetings: What They’re Really Telling You

February 22, 2026June 12, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Discover how small shifts in eye movement can expose hidden emotions and help you navigate sensitive business conversations with more confidence.

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A Lesson in Data Accuracy, Verification, and Safeguards

February 22, 2026June 11, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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A story of how one reporting error sparked system-wide change—and the three key lessons every analyst should know about data validation.

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From Insight to Oversight: Blinded by Experience

February 22, 2026June 10, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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A real-world leadership breakdown reveals how decision-making bias forms—and the tools smart organizations use to fight back with clarity and objectivity.

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When Big Clients Cross the Line: A Guide to Setting Boundaries

February 22, 2026June 9, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Discover how one business owner saved her reputation—and her cash flow—by pushing back on a major client. Learn when to say no, how to rewrite contracts, and how to command respect in your business.

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How Misleading Website Traffic Nearly Ruined a Small Business

February 22, 2026June 3, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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John thought his camping store was finally taking off—until he learned the spike in traffic was a bot-fueled illusion. Here’s what it almost cost him.

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Business Partnership Decisions: Avoid Regret With Future Thinking

February 22, 2026June 2, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Discover how a small business owner avoided a high-risk partnership by imagining his future self. Learn practical tips to apply hindsight-style thinking for smarter decisions.

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The Hidden Cost of Promoting the Wrong Person

February 22, 2026June 1, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
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Promoting a skilled worker into management without assessing leadership fit can have serious consequences. This story reveals how it happened—and how you can prevent it in your business.

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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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