Having a well-defined mission, vision, and set of values is what Spartan attributed to being named one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. magazine. The operator’s mission, vision, and values will tell you who they are and why they do what they do. The first thing you want to determine is whether they’ve defined their company’s mission, vision, and values because this indicates a higher level of credibility and professionalism. Then, you want to determine if their mission, vision, and values align with yours.