About Direct Selling

What is direct selling?
Direct selling is defined as the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. But there's more to the story than the simple sale of products. Find out more here.

Statistical Information
Did you know that more than 15.2 million people participated in direct selling in 2006 in the United States alone? Find out the hard numbers about many aspects of direct selling.

History of direct selling
The practice of selling direct dates back thousands of years. Find out about the roots of this important method of product distribution here.

Benefits of direct selling
Direct selling has benefits for company representatives and distributors as well as consumers. Find out what the benefits are for you.

Consumer Information
While there are hundreds of legitimate direct selling companies operating in the marketplace, there are, unfortunately, some unscrupulous people who will try to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Find out how to identify and protect yourself from falling victim to pyramid and other fraudulent schemes.

Frequently asked questions
Do you have more questions about DSA or direct selling? Look here to find answers to some of the most popular questions.

Considering an opportunity?
All of us will likely have the opportunity at one time or another to take advantage of a direct selling opportunity. Find out what you should look for in an opportunity and the questions you should ask before signing up.