Check out the outcomes of previous Anthill Polls

30/06/08 In 100 years, how will historians remember Microsoft founder Bill Gates? 22% He was a business mastermind whose retirement sent Microsoft into slow decline. 17% He was a business mastermind who lost touch with the market. His retirement led to Microsoft's rebirth. 58% Many people don't realise that before his famous philanthropic career, Gates was actually a software mogul.     25/03/08 We've laid it out, but now we want to know what you think - what's your take on business plan competitions? 39% Business plan competitions are a fantastic way to properly evaluate an opportunity. 25% Business plan competitions are extremely educational, but no substitute for the school of hard-knocks. 36% Business plan competitions are the worst form of procrastination.     04/03/08 We've discussed the games, but now we're putting it to you. What do you think - are games good for your business? 53% For sure. People remember your message when you're entertaining them. 12% No way. They're time wasting, ruinous and cramp-inducing. 35% Only when they contain a link back to my site.     04/02/08 Anthill recently posted a blog asking the cheeky question, "Should we make an offer to buy The Bulletin?" So, whatcha think? Should we? 64% Yes, let's make it happen! 20% No, it's doomed 11% Only if I can be a foreign correspondent     17/12/07 Are entrepreneurs left brain or right brain thinkers? Take part in our online poll. Is the girl turning clockwise or anti-clockwise? 52% The girl is turning clockwise: Right brain thinker (big picture, creative, risk taker) 19% The girl is turning anti-clockwise: Left brain thinker (detail oriented, uses logic, practical) 30% She keeps changing direction: You use both sides of your brain equally     04/12/07 To list or not to list, that is the question. What would motivate you to list your company on a stock exchange? 47% To broaden the base of ownership and attract different kinds of investors 44% To provide a way to cash in and exit your investment (show me the money!) 8% To bask in the glow of your success as CEO of a publicly traded company (then retire)     29/09/07 What makes a company cool? Innovation, entrepreneurship, youthful attitude? Continue the conversation in our Forum. 0% It's all about the company's innovative product or service 0% It's all about the culture of the workplace 0% It's something that you can't name, you just know it when you see it     03/08/07 Debt versus Equity: What do you think is the best way for a new and young company to fuel its growth. 35% Take on debt, while maintaing maximum ownership and control. 40% Find an investor, but lose a degree of ownership and control. 25% Use profits (Slow and steady wins the race).