i completely agree with cheezdip, i'm currently starting up my own, i'm only 20 and i don't have much experience but the fact that i know i can do it it's just a matter of time and work work work keeps me going. After a million visits to my bank, i think they're finally ready to give me the cash this monday, lets hope it works out the way i've planned it. You said you're in Africa, i'm not sure about starting something there but a website that helped me plan everything is
www.sba.gov great site, tons of resources.........................................Hope that helps