Direct Sales Companies are one of the oldest forms of home business in existance. They have been around long before the computer had ever been thought about. We all remember the Fuller Brush Man, Avon and Tupperware. But boy have thinbgs changed now. From children's book to crafts and lengerie the direct sales market is wide open. It had always been a women's business, but that had changed as well. many people have successfully reached their goals with direct sales or marketing companies.

The According to the Direct Selling Women's Alliance, direct selling is the fastest growing home-based business industry. There are about 43 million direct selling distributors throughout the world. These folks represent over 400 companies that have a combined sales of over $26 billion dollars.

Products are sold directly face to face or at demonstrations, often referred to as parties. A hostess would invite guests to see your demonstration. The hostess would receieve free or discoounted products for their efforts. Often games and incentives are part of the party.

Most companies have several things in common:

• Generally you will need to purchase a sales kit. This is usually very affordable and runs between $50-$300. It has samples and products, promotional items, catalogs or brochures, sales slips and other printed material. It is a basis to get you started. However, you may have to purchase additional tools, samples and other things as time goes on.
• Companies pay commission for the products sold. In additiuon there may be incentives for reaching certain goals that the company has established