

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Interactive Roundtable: 10 strategies to start a business
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Interactive Roundtable: 10 Strategies to Start a Business is a high-engagement, conversation-driven workshop designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Rather than a traditional lecture, this session uses a roundtable format to encourage dialogue, shared experiences, and practical problem-solving. Participants will explore the essential steps to starting a business, with bonus insights for tourism- and hospitality-based startups. The workshop also highlights free tools, trusted resources, and support services available to entrepreneurs, helping attendees move from ideas to action with confidence.

Participants will walk away with:

A clear understanding of the core steps and strategies needed to start a business successfully

Practical insights and peer feedback gained through guided roundtable discussion

Awareness of free resources, tools, and support services available to help launch and grow a business

Event Details:

In-Person Attendance: Join us at the Columbia Technology Incubator for hands-on learning and networking opportunities.
Take the first step toward entrepreneurial success in 2026—join us for this impactful event!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/interactive-roundtable-10-strategies-to-start-a-business/200029518265921
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://scsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/315635?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=columbia-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1225 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201-5805, United States
- **lat**: 34.01011
- **long**: -81.03616
- **full address**: 1225 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201-5805, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: USC Region SBDC (https://allevents.in/org/usc-region-sbdc/12532451)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1225 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201-5805, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** USC Region SBDC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Interactive Roundtable: 10 strategies to start a business ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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