text: start web hosting company? ok, im 17 and id like to start my own web hosting company, i have quite a good knowledge of it and the internet, but i have a realitivly small knowledge on business and running one, also is it at all possible to get some sort of grant to get me started. any help would be great, thank you for your time. the best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.  i recommend checking out the sba, entrepreneur, the start up journal & nolo. all 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. i posted links for you in the source box.  i also posted some links relevant to your finance question.  associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. these organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. see the source box for some relevant links.   research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. read as much as you can about the industry. here are some book titles that are relevant:  * the web hosting manager by christoph puetz * strategies for web hosting and managed services by doug kaye * setting up a web server by simon collin  there are plenty of free informational resources out there. check the source box for links to articles.  hope that helps! i wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!