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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 to Stick Up for Your Ethics at Work Without Losing Your Job

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of professional woman walking confidently toward office door.

What happens when your boss asks you to cross the line? Jane’s story shows how to speak up, protect your values, and still keep your job.

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Why Generic Emails Are Costing You Thousands—and How to Fix It

July 25, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a small business owner looking concerned while reading an email on a laptop.

Discover how one business owner fixed costly email mistakes by targeting the right people with the right message—and how you can too.

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Use Existing: SOPs: Your Mini Maps to Success

July 23, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Team collaborating at a whiteboard to create standard operating procedures in a small office setting.

Standard operating procedures helped Sarah rescue her agency from confusion and burnout. Her story shows how SOPs create clarity, growth, and consistency.

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When You’re Given More Responsibilities, Be Glad Instead of Mad

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Young professional woman at laptop, watercolor style, focused and confident expression.

This story reveals how added tasks can be a signal of trust and a path to promotion.

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Confirm the Details First to Avoid Project Pitfalls Later

July 31, 2025July 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
A data engineer and client collaborating in front of a flowchart during a project rebuild session.

David thought he understood the client’s needs—until his presentation flopped. Learn why project-detail-confirmation is essential for accuracy, trust, and leadership.

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The Art of Helping at Work Without Overcommitting

July 22, 2025July 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of two coworkers collaborating at a desk.

A relatable workplace story about balancing generosity with focus. Learn how helping without overcommitting can improve performance and reduce burnout.

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It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Business

July 12, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor painting of a serious team meeting with four professionals discussing a difficult business decision.

When layoffs were on the table, one leader questioned the “just business” mindset—and discovered a better way forward.

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Don’t Just Plan Your Retail Layout for Customers—Include Their Friends

July 22, 2025July 11, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor illustration of a man relaxing in a boutique lounge area while a woman shops for clothes nearby.

This story reveals how a boutique owner uncovered hidden sales friction—and grew revenue—by designing a more companion-friendly retail space.

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The Hidden Cost of Running Lean: A Lesson from Pawllet Supply

July 22, 2025July 10, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a male warehouse worker multitasking.

A behind-the-scenes story of what really happens when a business runs lean for too long—and how one manager turned things around with a smarter staffing plan.

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Your New Manager Changed Everything: How to Adapt

July 22, 2025July 1, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor illustration of a new manager leading a team huddle at a credit union, with staff seated around a meeting table.

From resistance to results—this story reveals how workplace change under a new manager led to surprising breakthroughs and team transformation.

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