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Part 1: Getting Ready for Negotiations Phase 1: Preparing the negotiation Distributor: Advantages Distributor: Disadvantages  Works with a single client  There is a cost surcharge  Maintains inventory and takes care of the after-sales service  Profit margins are reduced  Shares promotion costs with the company  Can help to develop a customer-specific clientele  Takes over most of the operational work Export Platforms | Module 6: Making the Sale  You can lose control over the product  May not be interested in investing in promotion  May not devote the necessary effort to your company | 8