The prefix for denoting repetition is re- , but its presence in a word doesn’t necessarily indicate a repeat of an action. Here, as examples, are five words starting with re- that differ in sense from their root words. Bate is a truncation of abate , which refers to deducting, depriving, moderating, or putting an end to something. as”), to resemble. MORE >>

Earlier this week we wrote about the growing trend towards unpaid work.  We got a lot of feedback from folks who provided many more examples of work without pay. The bottom line is this trend is more widespread than we thought. Many of the examples we heard about were unpaid internships.  This came as no surprise. MORE >>

by Donna Toothaker. Effective client communication is a crucial element in running a service-based business, yet it is often overlooked in favor of things we think are more important, like client work. This is achieved through clear, consistent communication. Take some time to review the way you communicate with your clients. Be proactive. MORE >>

To survive, and more importantly, to thrive in business long term, you can’t be someone who’s shaken by every little bump in the road. Whoop-dee-doos” (as my husband calls them) don’t last forever, and they don’t come so frequently as to be the norm.  Moxie Tips MORE >>

I recently wrote an article about how simplicity is not an absolute point. It’s up over at Midway Simplicity. talk about how simplicity needs to fit the needs of the person doing it, and how following anyone’s prescription blindly can lead to unhappiness. The article contains information on: What Is Simplifying About? How Far Is Too Far? MORE >>