15 Minutes. One Question. Your Next Step.

Your business questions don’t stop at 5, and neither should your access to support!

Have a question about starting, managing, or growing your business? Facing a specific challenge but not sure what to do next?

Advisor After Hours is a special three-day initiative from the Alabama SBDC at Troy University, offering no-cost, 15-minute virtual advising appointments outside traditional business hours.

Whether you’re trying to figure out your next step, overcome a business obstacle, or simply get an important question answered, this is your opportunity to connect directly with an experienced business advisor, receive focused guidance, and leave with an actionable next step.

Available Appointment Dates

All appointments are scheduled in Central Standard Time (CST).

• Friday, November 20, 2026: 6:00–8:00 PM

• Saturday, November 21, 2026: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Sunday, November 22, 2026: 5:00–7:00 PM

How Registration Works

Step 1 — Register for the event. Complete the event registration through the Alabama SBDC website.

Step 2 — Watch your email. After registering, you will receive a separate email from the Alabama SBDC at Troy University containing a link to Business Advisor Juliana Bolivar’s appointment calendar.

Step 3 — Select your 15-minute appointment. Use the calendar link to choose an available time within the event dates and hours listed above.

IMPORTANT: Please select appointments ONLY within the following dates and times:

• November 20: 6:00–8:00 PM CST

• November 21: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST

• November 22: 5:00–7:00 PM CST

Online scheduling systems may occasionally display additional dates or availability. Appointments booked outside these designated event hours are not part of Advisor After Hours and may need to be canceled or rescheduled.Please double-check the date, time, and time zone before confirming.

Step 4 — Come prepared. Bring one specific business question or challenge you would like to address. With only 15 minutes together, the more focused your question, the more valuable your session will be.

What to Expect

It is a focused opportunity to address one specific issue, identify practical next steps, and determine whether additional advising or research is needed.

Following your appointment, you will receive a brief follow-up with relevant guidance, resources, or recommended action items to help you continue moving forward.

Please note: Registering for the event does not automatically reserve an advising appointment. You must also select and confirm an available 15-minute time slot through the calendar link provided by email. Appointments are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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