Invited to participate in the discussion, which took place on 22 June 2013 were prominent businessmen and the heads of leading Russian companies. Within the scope of the discussion, participants shared their experiences, outlined the conditions necessary for the building and expansion of business, and discussed current opportunities for the start-up and promotion of private business ventures by St. Petersburg’s young entrepreneurs. Mikhail Bazhenov treated discussion participants to a report on: “Practical Aspects of Managing Projects and Time – Prioritizing When Goal-Setting.”