Quote Originally Posted by Midtowner View Post
I hate to say it, but part of capitalism is getting to go out of business when someone builds a better mousetrap. Your friends could have competed (for example) by going online. They didn't, now they're no longer in business. They have no one to blame but themselves though.

Yeah, that may sound a little 'Qu ils mangent brioche,' but it is what it is.

MAPS is only part of the solution, perhaps the Chamber of Commerce or whatever Oklahoma entity that works with small businesses should do free seminars about putting businesses online? Or failing that, perhaps small businesses should buy a few books, hire some consultants and get themselves online?
I disagree with small business' having to sell on line to compete. I'm not one for increasing tax's , but INTERNET sales should be taxed at the same rate as in store purchases.