There are real benefits for you as a small business owner to get a website. In addition to providing an additional revenue stream and a way to promote yourself 24/7, an online presence can help you present yourself as a professional organization capable of keeping up with the competition.
Today's consumer has come to expect each business they work with - large or small - to have a website. Many consumers will "check out" a business via their website before making a purchasing decision. If you don't have a website, it may indicate to a prospective buyer that you're not a serious business owner.