Become A Member of the DSA

    As the only body representing direct selling in UK, we provide a unified voice to engage and lobby with government and other bodies in the UK. This means advocating on behalf of our members and advocating ethical business practices and consumer protection.

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    There are many benefits to Membership of the DSA, including permission to use the DSA 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.  This includes start-up enterprises, to whom the DSA provides basic advice free of charge.  Applicants and their businesses are assessed against a range of criteria aimed at promoting industry professionalism and consumer protection.  Consumers and Direct Sellers can be confident that any business that is a Member of the DSA is ethical and professional.

    Member Companies benefit from many aspects of our work:

    • Monitoring economic and regulatory environments and influencing favourable conditions for the markets in which our Members (and their independent contractors) operate
    • Lobbying for our industry and working to encourage ethical business practices
    • Maintaining awareness of issues that 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
    • Participating in industry PR activity

    We also offer assistance to Members in their daily business activities:

    • Creating public awareness and understanding of the nature and opportunities in Direct Selling
    • Promoting and leveraging DSA 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
    • Conferences and seminars, legal updates
    • Relationship building and networking events, newsletter and website resources
    • International events

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