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Innovating to Survive: Are You a Leader or a Follower?

Innovation has enabled Man to survive and evolve from prehistoric era to the present day. At BCF, innovation is not only a part of our DNA, but it is also at the heart of the growth strategy of the businesses we support both here and abroad.

Every business must turn to innovation in order to evolve, whether it is to improve its processes, transform its business model, move into new markets or to gain a competitive advantage.

This Strategic Report on Innovation presents the commercial and legal issues surrounding innovation at all stages of business development of a company, regardless of the sector in which they are operating.

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