What motivates people to go into business for themselves? 

   Before deciding to purchase a business, a buyer should evaluate his or her objectives to make sure purchasing a business can meet those objectives. Here is a typical list of reasons why people go into business:

• They want to be their own boss
• They need a career change
• They need a job
• Tired of working for someone else
• Want to make more money
• Bored with early retirement
• Looking for something for a spouse or other relative to do
• Strategic reasons - the business fits well/compliments with another business they own or it allows instant growth