Factor 1: Pace of innovation

You need to have the physical resources, or raw materials, available to be able to innovate. Raw materials are often something that holds startups back in terms of speed.

But trouble sourcing raw materials can also be to the detriment of a startup that depends on them.

With the right pace, you also need access to the right resources. This is because resources indicate your ability to innovate. Without them, an idea is simply just an idea, and pursuing something without the necessary resources will cause you to spend more time pursuing resources...

Although freelancing is largely a lonely road, the research found that the most successful freelancers (17 of the top 20 earners) are those who take advantage of the strength in numbers.

 This may be counterintuitive but going solo doesn’t necessarily mean you need to compe...