Virtual Mall for a booming area - Like this idea?

[OnTheWayUp]

I have noticed that this up and coming town (Smith Mountain Lake, VA) is booming with new businesses. With gas prices the way they are, customers are not coming to the retail stores and shopping like they use to. I also notice that more than 80% do not have a website, and the other 20% do not have a website that sells their items.

My idea is to start a website that would be a virtual mall for the area (since there is currently no brick and mortar mall).

I would get businesses to add up to 20 or up to 50 products in a online store that users can browse so that they can shop while at home, without spending gas money.

Just wanted some general comments about this idea.

Thanks

[OnTheWayUp]

any comments?

[Ahern & Brucker]

what's holding you back?

[GhostFac3]

thats a good question.. what's holding you back? Essentially talk to the owners or managers of the stores to get the ball rolling. It never hurt to try.

[OnTheWayUp]

You are right..what was i thinking?

[Ahern & Brucker]

You are right..what was i thinking?

lol, sometimes that's all it takes and, it really is as simple as that

good luck and show us your results!

[Squandered Halfpints]

I may be missing something here, but what makes your "online mall" different from just shopping on the internet.

[OnTheWayUp]

its local, and we will provide delivery.