Budgetary Control

Vic Ganby had built up a thriving business. He had left the army in 1980 and used all of his capital to buy a small garage. He began by doing all the work himself — serving petrol, repairing and maintaining cars, and the paperwork. He built up a reputation for excellent service and quality workmanship. His business expanded rapidly. He extended the workshop and bought the building next door, turning it into a showroom for new car sales. He then bought two other garages in the area and a hire car business. His company now employed over 200 people and Vic appeared to be doing very well.