"Communication failure" is a catch-all term that describes the cause of probably 90 percent of all business problems. Failures to communicate happen in many ways, for many reasons. Let's examine some of these and what can be done to correct them.

Last year, I wrote an article for this publication that drew attention to some of the greatest words of wisdom I've ever heard from a construction attorney. Those words are worth repeating: "It's better to sign a bad contract with a good person than a good contract with a bad person."

Turn to the help wanted ads in almost any newspaper and you'll see listing after listing asking for "three years experience ... minimum five years experience ... experienced person wanted."

Here are some fun awards to boost employee morale: "Pearls" and "Swine"-for persons with the neatest and messiest work station. Federal Express inscribes the names of employees' children on each

In no particular order, here are some simple things you can do to smooth out rough spots in day-to-day activities. Make it a point to spend a little time training

It's sneaky, manipulative and kills way too many trees. But think about why there's so much of it. Just say "yes" and we'll send you these eye-opening secrets absolutely free.

A revealing survey recently crossed my desk. It was from a human resources outsourcing organization that conducted it on behalf of a client trade association of plumbing contractors that do

When times are good, we see it as a time to gorge, and when business drops off, we go on a marketing diet.

People who sell advertising and know the ropes just cringe when they hear these familiar words-"I'll buy an ad to see if it works. If it does, I'll buy some

Aw, c'mon, don't be such a killjoy. Let your drivers have a few belts while making job site runs. It would help their working days fly by faster! I'm kidding,