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Just a reminder that we’re flipping the switch on the in-house Affiliate Program Thursday, May 31. Commissions will stop being reported on your existing CafePress Affiliate links beginning at 9:00pm PST. You’ll want to enable Link Redirection at this time to begin earning commission on existing affiliate links via CJ.

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I’ll be honest, Zazzle is one of my least favorite one-off t-shirt manufacturers because of the way everything is set up over there.  But I have to give them credit for sticking with their version of the affiliate program while Cafepress is still in the process of decomissioning theirs in favor of … ugh … a Commission Junction run program.

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The biggest gripe I’ve had with Cafepress is that they want to be seen as the source for your products rather than you. While this is great for Cafepress, it is a little more difficult for shopkeepers and business owners to help brand their own products.

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Spreadshirt announced that it is adding a few new products:

The American Apparel Sleeveless Jersey Hoodie: This 100% fine jersey cotton women’s hoodie features a kangaroo-type jersey pouch, drawstring and a baby rib cotton waistband. The hoodie will be available in black and white in sizes small, medium, large and XL.

Three new fonts: Athletic Script, Braille and Kids fonts will be added to your shops shortly. In the meantime, visit the Spreadshirt Designer Shop to get a sneak peek.

Three new flex colors: Cream, maroon and teal are being added to the flex color mix.

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Are you continuously finding ways to delight customers, eliminate unnecessary costs, and improve your products and services? If so, your business is probably gaining strength. If not, you are not standing still, you are definitely going backwards.

To win in business takes continuous hard work!

I know, I know, that�s no secret, but it had to be said. Just bear with me for a moment.

There are almost no businesses left that don�t require hard work if you want them to grow beyond providing you with a reasonable living and something to do everyday.

Believe me; I have looked for a long time! I have not found one and if you know of one please let me know.

There are certainly easier businesses than others.

Every day I speak to people who want to grow their business but find very few who are willing to develop to do what it takes. So most remain small, scratching out a living but with no real prospects for rapid growth or true prosperity.

Here are six dirty little secrets to keep you on course and achieving what you set out to achieve when you started out:

Dirty Little Secret #1: You Need Resolve to Keep You on Course.
Many of us, who own our own businesses are ideas people. Every day we have new ideas we want to execute. Everyday there are business opportunities that look more interesting that the one we are currently chasing down. The problem is if you don�t focus, you will never (more…)