business is picking up

business is increasing, getting better after a slow sales period as more orders, products, or services are now being sold

EXAMPLE:

"After a year of poor sales, the automobile industry is receiving many orders for its new cars, and all the employees are happy to see that business is picking up."

eam of the crop

the best, very best, or best ever of something--the top choice or pick

MPLE:

"At the art auction, Van Gogh’s paintings were considered to be the cream of the crop and received the highest bids."