“Upselling” is really just helping both parties add value to their order. Yes, the distributor will get a bigger sale, but the client is coming out with more than they might have known they needed. That, in turn, can create a better impression with the end-user, and everyone wins.
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Queen Elizabeth II Merchandise Is Flying Off the Shelves. King Charles Products? Not So Much
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Two major rail workers’ unions are at the negotiating table for better contracts, with the possibility of a rail strike looming on Friday, Sept. 16. If the parties can’t agree by then, it’s possible that the government steps in. But, what can they do, and what does it mean for the workers?
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