Member Benefits

There are many benefits of Membership of the DSAA, including permission to use the DSAA logo which is a tool for growing a business in the direct selling industry. Any size business can apply to join, provided they are prepared to adhere to the
Code of Practice, however Membership is not automatic. Applicants and their businesses are assessed against a range of criteria, aimed at promoting industry professionalism and consumer protection. Consumers can be confident that any business that is a Member of the DSAA is ethical and professional.

By joining the DSAA, direct selling organisations benefit from many key aspects of our work including:

  • Monitoring economic and regulatory environments and influencing favourable conditions for the markets in which our Members (and their independent contractors) operate
  • Maintaining awareness of issues potentially affecting Member interests
  • Maintaining dialogue with key policy makers, media and kindred bodies
  • Compiling credible industry data
  • Formulating and creating awareness of our policies
  • Lobbying stakeholders
  • Leveraging international activities and monitoring international developments affecting direct selling
  • Contributing to relevant WFDSA activities

We also offer assistance to Members in their daily business activity like:

  • Creating public awareness and understanding of the nature and opportunities in direct selling
  • Promoting and leveraging DSAA branding
  • Providing information and advice on the technical aspects of direct selling and the regulatory and related requirements for direct selling
  • Helping new players to the direct selling industry
  • Regular updates on regulatory and other industry changes
  • Building a pool of suppliers of direct selling support services
  • Leveraging Membership scale for improved pricing of common services
  • Conferences, business schools, seminars, briefings, focus groups and open days
  • Relationship building and networking events, newsletter and website resources
  • International events

There are currently four categories of DSAA Membership: Full Membership, Provisional Membership, Life Membership and Supplier Membership. Find out more about Memberships.

DSAA Members