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The Founder of Kinko’s, Paul Orfalea Offers Entrepreneurs lessons worth copying – "Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America’s Best Companies."

A lot of entrepreneurs dream of launching a business built around their hobbies or favorite pastimes.

Big mistake, says Paul Orfalea.

"If you like to eat, don’t go into restaurants," said Orfalea, the founder of the Kinko’s copy chain.

"Then you hate going to restaurants. I used to like to bowl. Now I own a bowling alley, and I hate bowling."

This fall, Orfalea is promoting his new book: "Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America’s Best Companies."

"My definition of business is making money while you’re sleeping. Because if you have to make money by working, that means you are an employee.

By Victor Godinez

The Dallas Morning News

Full Story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002648852_kinkosprofile27.html

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