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Bestway launches WhatsApp business platform

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Bestway Wholesale has extended its digital services to include WhatsApp for its customers. Bestway said it is aware of just how precious time is for their retailers, so WhatsApp is a solution that is not only safe, secure, and efficient, but a large majority of customers already use it, making it the most convenient and …

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