KRACH’S articles

In Loving Memory of Mama Krach
It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elda Krach, who passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Elda was a woman whose vibrant spirit, boundless love, and unwavering strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Her love and wisdom will forever remain etched in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those whose lives she brightened with her kindness and warmth.

Magical math and Chinese subsidies don’t diminish Huawei’s threat
By Keith Krach and Jonathan Pelson — Huawei has been mounting an aggressive campaign to convince the world that sanctions against it haven’t worked. But the numbers just don’t add up.

9 Ways To Increase Your Team’s Motivation
As a chief executive officer, meeting your business goals might involve one set of priorities. However, your employees may be looking for very different motivating factors. You should concentrate on celebrating those ways in which your staff members help you to raise productivity, increase sales, and obtain awards and positive press for your company.

7 Ways To Boost The Brainstorming Process
Welcoming spontaneous thoughts is just half of the equation. Keeping a running list of these impressions can pay huge dividends. A small notebook works well for tracking these flickers of insight, though digital options, such as a list-generating app or a spreadsheet, get the job done, too. Or you could simply use the Notes app on your smartphone. Either way, don’t wait too long after you have the idea to record it—when it’s fresh in your mind, you’re usually able to articulate it better.

4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Manage Risk
Risk management is often thought of as the mitigation of uncertainty in the market, including aspects such as consumer behavior and the response of competitors. While entrepreneurs should clearly strive to prevent or avoid certain risks, they should also remember that some risk is inevitable, necessary, and—when well-managed—beneficial in the long run.

10 Common Pitfalls Entrepreneurs Should Watch Out For
To help you avoid some of the most common mistakes, we asked 15 experts of Forbes Coaches Council to share some areas where they frequently see new business owners stumble. With their insights, you may be able to navigate around some of the entrepreneurial pitfalls you’re likely to encounter.

China and the World Trade Organization: A Misbegotten Alliance
On Dec. 11, 2001, China became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This would have been impossible without U.S. support. In retrospect, it was one of the worst decisions we ever made.

8 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Profit From Strategic Networking
Networking puts you in close contact with people at all levels of the business, technology, and financial worlds. If you make it a habit to attend roundtables and events, and to contribute with your own time and talents to group functions, you’ll find yourself increasingly noticed. This is a great way to build your reputation as a thought leader in your particular industry.

7 Insights On Successful Goal-Setting For Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur can be scary. But it can also be one of the most rewarding things you ever do—not only for yourself, but for your community and our society. Entrepreneurs have revolutionized the way the world lives. With SMART goal-setting, you can do the same thing.

How To Become A Resilient Entrepreneur
You may find that your grit and determination to see a project through will become self-sustaining as you rise from one level to the next.

3 Reasons Why Employee Engagement Results in Corporate Success
“Engagement” refers to an employee’s emotional connection with a company, as well as his or her personal alignment with its goals.

Cover Story: Career Ahead Magazine July 2022
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