If you go to a store, but aren't exactly sure what you want or how to choose, it is becoming more and more likely that you'll have some level of difficulty finding a knowledgeable salesperson to assist you. Even if you can find a clerk, the likelihood that they will have in-depth knowledge about the product ... is extremely low.

It's become an increasingly more popular way to shop.

A lot of companies do have an educational element to work with consultants. They make sure to provide different tools to build their businesses.

On the financial side, direct selling has low overhead, robust cash flow and there's little need for an advertising budget because that's what your sellers are doing for you.