Depends on the company size and how long they have been around. Based on experience, I will always ask the following at a smaller company: Have you ever been c

Depends on the company size and how long they have been around. Based on experience, I will always ask the following at a smaller company: Have you ever been close to missing payroll? Depending on the answer, make sure to find out when was the last time they missed. It is very stressful to work at a place that has cash flow issues. They may very well be honest that they are on the cusp of big deals and/or funding. But wouldn't you want to know if there are short term issues before you start?