I would buy CUK and appoint MF as Admin.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
What would you do?
Collapse
X
-
The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_Park -
That'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSame one I think
Would you rename it?Comment
-
I was surprised, but I doubt it would create significant revenue.Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostThat'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.
Would you rename it?
Mudskipper Mount?Comment
-
Mount AndyW's MumOriginally posted by vetran View PostI was surprised, but I doubt it would create significant revenue.
Mudskipper Mount?The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
-
I'm sure a few CUKers could club together. Or Dim could buy it cash.Originally posted by Clare@InTouch View PostThat'll teach me to read the whole article! Quite a nice mountain too, and not as expensive as you'd think.
Would you rename it?Comment
-
Set up an investment fund and for aspiring entrepreneurs and a scholarship fund for young people in the turd world, probably mainly Africa seeing as I lived in West Africa as a small child and have seen a lot of it.
900 million well spent could make an enormous difference in some parts of the world and that would be my aim; get the biggest results for the money.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
-
Something like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostSet up an investment fund and for aspiring entrepreneurs and a scholarship fund for young people in the turd world, probably mainly Africa seeing as I lived in West Africa as a small child and have seen a lot of it.
900 million well spent could make an enormous difference in some parts of the world and that would be my aim; get the biggest results for the money.
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
-
With large amounts of money in your back pocket, you could have a real impact by investing in businesses and apprenticeships / education to process raw materials in the country where they're grown: roasting and packaging coffee, manufacturing peanut butter / groundnut oil, whatever. It keeps money in the country and promotes engineering, construction and management jobs with associated education etc.Originally posted by doodab View PostSomething like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
-
This is an interesting project that could make a huge difference for many of those businesses;Originally posted by speling bee View PostWith large amounts of money in your back pocket, you could have a real impact by investing in businesses and apprenticeships / education to process raw materials in the country where they're grown: roasting and packaging coffee, manufacturing peanut butter / groundnut oil, whatever. It keeps money in the country and promotes engineering, construction and management jobs with associated education etc.
Mobius Motors | VisionAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
-
that sort of harpoons the Open Universities business model doesn't it?Originally posted by doodab View PostSomething like this could be worthwhile. And it only cost $3.5 million...
BBC News - University of the People - where students get free degrees
Though I think targeting basic education might be more valuable in some places.
How valid are the degrees though?Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Autumn Budget 2026: 10 predictions for UK contractors Today 00:08
- Is HMRC ‘cruelly seeking to transfer debts’ to MSC contractors? Yesterday 06:37
- IT contractor demand climbed in August 2026 to 40-month high Sep 25 04:53
- 5 steps before your client ‘does a Foreign Office’ and puts 90% of contractors inside IR35 Sep 24 01:11
- Luke’s Story: “I knew it was a loan. But they changed the rules.” Sep 23 00:00
- I registered my company with my home address. Whoops. Here's what Companies House shows the world about you Sep 22 13:06
- The Tories’ three IR35 replacement options — but contractors are right to be sceptical Sep 22 03:51
- Conservatives to replace IR35 outright, Griffith vows — advisers who met him reveal what it should contain Sep 21 05:06
- HMRC’s tax calculation errors: why contractors must check their bill now Sep 17 05:14
- HMRC names 12 loan charge-type schemes, one with ‘Tardis’ clause Sep 15 00:12

Comment