thinking of starting up my own coffee shop

[simplechamp]

It seems to me if you don't have the time to do your part-time Xbox repairs you wouldn't have the time to run a coffee shop. Go to college and get a business degree if you are interested in entrepreneurial ventures, then once you get your degree start looking at starting your own small business. You need to really understand accounting, economics, etc. to be successful, and even then it's still risky.

P.S. The whole idea of "My friend can get me $25k" is a bit concerning. Be very careful when you are considering a) taking on large debts, and b) dealing with money amongst friends. It can get pretty bad when things don't go as you have planned.

P.S.S. No one is trying to burst your bubble, it's just that these things always look good on paper, but when you actually jump in it might not be what you expected. Getting your degree should come first and foremost.