Even in the most successful companies, most workers feel that there is never enough time, resources, or help, or whatever else might be needed. Resources are much scarcer in smaller companies — and more people work for small companies than large.

However, it is when resources are scarce that individuals come up with creative and innovative solutions to problems, no matter how large. Whether it’s ways to do more with less or develop more efficient operations, necessity does indeed become the mother of invention.