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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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.

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 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: 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 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 1970: Unclaimed Baggage Gives Lost Luggage a Second Life

By turning unclaimed airline luggage into retail inventory, this Alabama-based company has created a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with a loyal national customer base.

Founded 2015: Gunner Raises the Bar for Dog Travel Safety

This Nashville, Tennessee-based pet gear company has spent the past decade designing premium products that help keep dogs safe on every journey.

Founded in 1991: Realberry Builds Long-Term Value Through Real Estate Investment and Development

This Denver-based firm has spent more than three decades navigating market cycles to create institutional-quality real estate opportunities for investors and communities.

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.

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.