artisan

I would have posted sooner, but I've had alot of info to digest. I looked at the current owners books last night, I might as well of been reading greek. My interest is "peaked" as far as opening a tanner. But something isn't right with this woman. She fudged the books, I'm ok with that, it's none of my business. But I cannot afford to throw our money away. I asked her this question, " how many clients do you have?" Christ Almighty, you would have thought I asked her for her first born! Her responce was "when". I'm sure it does vary month to month, but how can she have no estimate? Either I'm totally clueless, or she's dumb like a fox. She pulled open two file drawers, and said, " here are my clients". I asked her how many clients did she loose in the past 8 months that she "way" shortened her hours, she told me she lost 12 clients at the most. Even though the location is terrific, I look around and see MUCH work to be done! I also spoke to the renter in the shop below, and she had told me the landlord is a nice guy, but puts very little into the building. So with all this said, I'm not sure her data base is worth $2500. I'm feeling a little disenchanted. Thanks so much for all of your advice.