Anna Baluch

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About Anna

Anna Baluch is a freelance writer from Cleveland, OH. She enjoys writing about entrepreneurship, small business, and a variety of financial topics. You can connect to her on LinkedIn.

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How to Set Up a Business Email Address

Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, or working with a small business attorney to launch your company, setting up a professional email is one of the easiest ways to establish a legitimate business presence from day one.

How to Write a Business Contract: A Small Business Guide

As a small business owner, you will enter into many contracts. Explore the elements of a valid contract and how to draft agreements that support your business goals.

Founded in 1998: Exquisite Timepieces Built a Luxury Watch Business on Trust and Expertise

From a local showroom to serving customers across the United States and around the world, Exquisite Timepieces has built lasting growth by investing in relationships, not just sales.

How to Fill Every Seat at Your Live Event

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Jim Vines, Magician and Co-star of Broadway Magic Hour, a magic show in New York City. He shares practical tips to help event producers and promoters fill their seats.

Founded in 1929: Keller-Heartt Oil Built a Legacy by Embracing Change

Faced with a stagnant lubricant market, the family-owned business expanded its offerings and emerged as a broader solutions provider for industrial customers.

Founded in 1988: King Swings Grew From a Small Workshop in Pennsylvania to a Premium Playset Manufacturer

The family-owned playset company expanded beyond its roots by embracing direct sales, listening to customers, and building a team ready for the future.

Founded in 1929: Gallery Collection Keeps Business Relationships Strong Through Personalized Greeting Cards

The New Jersey–based family-owned company has spent nearly a century helping businesses connect with customers, employees, and partners through customization and innovation.

Founded in 1978: United Scrap Metal Drives Growth Through Rapid Expansion and Operational Discipline

By prioritizing responsiveness, disciplined execution, and strong customer partnerships, United Scrap Metal has built a multistate footprint in the recycling industry.

Founded in 1947: French Florist Rethinks the Traditional Flower Shop

By blending emotional customer experiences with franchise-ready systems, this Los Angeles–based floral company is expanding its legacy brand.

Founded in 1921: Unique Snacks Grows a Sixth-Generation Family Snack Business

By focusing on simplicity, ingredient integrity, and small-batch-inspired production at scale, this Pennsylvania-based snack company has built a century-long legacy in better-for-you pretzels.