In this issue, we provide an update on the impact of the Affordable Care Act as well as highlight seven trends affecting the future workforce.

And, we dive in to the evolving consumer demand for instant support and service as it relates to their experience.

Sam Smith who ran Excellent UK in Common Edge Road for 15 years is now the driving force behind Support the Youth and community interest company. Its aim is to help youngsters get the basic employment skills needed to find work or start their own business.

Ground was broken January 11 for the new Vols Magic Car Wash on East Andrew Johnson Highway in Jefferson City. Fully automatic, the car wash will be able to handle several cars at one time. It will be operated by Summit View Health Management, Inc.

Do you need to clean you car? Maybe your dog could use a wash as well. A Watertown business entrepreneur is trying to make it easier for people to do both at the same time. Anthony Doldo is in the works of opening up his new business, Tiny Bubbles Car & Dog Wash in Watertown.

U.S. small businesses entered 2016 with stronger sales growth, improved profitability and positive hiring trends, according to recent data on this backbone of the U.S. economy.

This may be the year to hire. In fact, small businesses planning to bring new people on board this year seem likely to have an easier-than-usual time finding the employees they want.

Moments are having a moment in advertising. Or at least a micromoment. As people flit from app to app online, they have little patience for any interruption, especially a banner ad or, heaven forbid, a 30-second commercial.

A successful digital marketing strategy must be dynamic and flexible, always going with the flow of new technological opportunities and changing direction with the introduction of new challenges. This New Year, the key to your success is in adapting to the issues and taking advantage of these possibilities before it’s too late.