In an attempt to boost his sales overseas, Fred finds his efforts are not welcomed by his staff or his clients - and, for his part, the bank manager has a lot to say about proceedings as well.

Fred's problems increase when his ever-loathing son, Spencer, is kicked out of university and asks his father for a job - worse still, he enlists the aid of shop steward, Harry.

There are cash flow problems at Moffat Engineering Works and, with the bank manager on his case, Fred has to look elsewhere for investment ...