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29 mins, 1998

Three case studies show companies trying to make tricky financial decisions. Viewers are invited to consider what they should do.

1. Cash flow crisis: How can Comtex solve its cash flow problems? Should they cut costs or ask for an overdraft? The sales director, Tony Spence, proposes a radical solution – duck and dive!

2. Spending profits: What should tour operator Avalon Travel spend its surplus money on – new premises, developing product or a staff bonus? Martin, the managing director, wants to keep it all for himself!

3. Takeover crisis: Simco plc is subject to a takeover bid. What action should the board recommend to its shareholders? Should they reject or accept the bid?