At 08:55 AM 12/30/98 -0500, Rich Kulawiec so eloquently stated:
>On Wed, Dec 30, 1998 at 02:12:19AM -0800, Javilk wrote:
>> Yes, they are manual. And yes, that solution stinks. But it is a
>> start because it approaches what is NEEDED by local businesses and their
>> local customers.
>
>1. I don't believe that such a need has been clearly demonstrated. I think
>that the relationship between "local" businesses and "local" customers
>is increasingly less relevant as the 'net removes the distinction between
>"local" and "not local".
>
Don't bet on it. There was a study that showed that 51% of folks
who surf the Net look to buy at local businesses. Until they
feel comfortable buying on the Net, and can overcome their
hangups of "touch and feel" of products, local will thrive and
grow. In fact, it behooves a local business to have a site, just
to let people know what he/she sells.
George
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