Important Questions When Buying A Business

Looking to buy a business? If you are going to invest your time, money and effort, the most important consideration is: DO YOU LIKE THE BUSINESS? DOES IT HOLD YOUR INTEREST? DO YOU LIKE INTERACTING WITH THE CUSTOMERS? IS IT AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH YOU WOULD ENJOY SPENDING A GREAT PART OF EACH DAY? CAN YOU RELATE TO THE EMPLOYEES? DO YOU HAVE A VISION FOR GROWTH OF THE BUSINESS OR ITS RELATED INDUSTRY? In my opinion these questions trump all financial considerations as a "no" to any ONE should mean take a pass on that business.