The Benefits of Direct Selling continued

Another benefit is that despite the advent of the internet, people still like to shop through direct selling.

According to recent surveys, 74 percent of Americans have purchased goods or services through direct sales. That’s more than the number who have purchased through television shopping and on-line computer services combined.

People value the products available through direct selling and 45 percent of Americans actually want to buy from direct sellers.

Direct selling is a growing industry.

Sales in the U.S. have more than doubled in the last decade to more than $30 billion, and are now more than $100 billion worldwide.

People from literally all walks of life, of all ages, are successful in direct sales.

About 75 percent of those working in direct sales are women, 10 percent are African American, six percent are Latino and three percent are Asian, Native American or other.

Many people start part-time, and later leave their other careers when direct selling becomes lucrative enough to replace their main income.

Direct selling is therefore another opportunity you might want to consider if you are toying with the idea of starting your own business, but are not sure how to begin, or whether you are really cut out for it.

As always, do your research. Go to http://www.dsa.org/ to learn more, or type direct sales into the search engine, and see if direct selling is right for you and your family.

The Benefits of Direct Selling

Research shows  there are many reasons why people take up direct sellling.

Some of the most popular reasons people choose direct selling are:

*  Direct selling is a good way to meet and socialize with people.
* Direct selling offers flexible work schedules.
*  Direct selling is a good way to earn extra income.
*  Direct selling is a good way to own a business.
*  Earnings are in proportion to efforts.
*  Anyone can do it.

Equal Opportunity for All if You Put in the Effort

There are no required levels of education, experience, financial resources or physical condition.

People of all ages and from all backgrounds have succeeded in direct selling.

Direct sellers are independent contractors. You’re your own boss, which means you can:

* Work part-time or full-time – you choose when and how much you want to work.
* Set your own goals and determine yourself how to reach them.
* Earn in proportion to your own efforts. The level of success you can achieve is limited only by your willingness to work hard.
* Own a business of your own with very little or no capital investment.

* Receive training and support from an established company.

Direct Selling is the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. These products and services are marketed to customers by independent salespeople.

Depending on the company, the salespeople may be called distributors, representatives, consultants or various other titles.

Products are sold primarily through in-home product demonstrations, parties and one-on-one selling.

The most prominent example of direct selling is Avon products, or holding a Tupperware or Ann Summers party, but there are a host of other reputable direct selling companies out there.

The most reputable will be members of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) and adhere to their strict code of ethics.