until the overhead expenses inflicted by the cities/towns/your local district are drastically reduced, B&M business will continue to pop-smoke. The rules, regulations, laws, governances & red tape to open & operate a modern day small business is not feasible if you're trying to play by the rules.
property Taxes alone are crazy high, how about utilities, "OSHA", & if you have employees... it's a wonder how anyone has any desire to open up something like a lbs.
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