Our Industry

Industry Benefits

If you are considering joining the direct selling industry as an independent salesperson, there are many advantages to consider including:

• Anyone can become an independent salesperson as there are no formal education or experience requirements.
• As direct selling is very flexible, you can decide how much or how little time you devote to it, as well as where and when, so it is easy to blend it with family and other commitments.
• There is real potential for personal and financial rewards, which are related directly to effort.
• Starting a business is simple little or no capital investment needed.
• DSO's and supplier Members will offer training, marketing and administration support and on-going advice to help you sell the products and to achieve your business goals.
• Direct selling offers a good way to meet and socialise with other people.
• There are no penalties on leaving the industry or any particular direct selling organisation.

Direct selling rewards people of all ages and backgrounds. It offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone to find fulfilment through their own efforts and to express their talents to find personal satisfaction and financial independence.

Men and women come to direct selling for their own reasons. Some try direct selling to earn money for things such as a new car or a family holiday, while others are looking to build a career for themselves. Whatever the reason, direct sellers often find a lasting value far beyond their original motivation. Direct selling offers one of the finest entrepreneurial skill building opportunities in the world. Many people find that what they learn from creating a home-based business of their own serves them throughout their lives in ways they never would have imagined.

Direct selling offers an opportunity for everyone, but not everyone who tries will succeed. Some will find that they just aren't cut out to sell products and services. The beauty of direct selling however, is that it's open to everyone, it's simple to get started, it's easy to drop out, and the rewards can be immensely satisfying both personally and financially.