Direct Selling Industry – The Dawn of Women Entrepreneurs

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Direct Selling Industry – The Dawn of Women Entrepreneurs

While we as Indians are busy discussing the pros & cons of the Direct Selling industry, it is amazing to see that women contribute 53 percent of entrepreneurs engaged in the $1.5 billion (Rs 98.5 billion) direct selling industry in India, a report by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) said.

5.1 million people in 2017 with 2.7 million women, the numbers are staggeringly reflecting a healthy the growth trend in contribution to the sector by women entrepreneurs at a time when India is witnessing a rise in unemployment rates.

Meanwhile, a report by FICCI-KPMG predicts that with adequate regulatory support, retail sales in direct selling could reach Rs 645 billion by 2025 and provide self-employment opportunities to 18 million Indians by 2025, of which 60 percent could be women.

“Direct selling opportunities are a great way to generate self-employment opportunities in India which face challenges for employment generation today. The potential for this industry to grow and provide direct and indirect employment, contribute to the economy and help with skills development for women and youth is enormous, provided a clear regulatory framework protects all the stakeholders of this industry,” says Vijay Sardana, Chairman, Task Force to Direct Selling Assocham.

Direct Sales the arena has proved to be one of the quickest, easiest and best available options for women throughout the age spectrum. Listed below are a few reasons why more and more females should enter the direct selling business:

• Flexi Working Hours- Unlike other industries where women have to go out and work for set dedicated hours, the direct selling business offers them with time flexibility. They get the freedom to work in different shifts as per their time and convenience
• Immediate Source of Income- Direct sales offers an immediate source of income to these women. Many companies offer performance-based incentives, bonuses, trips, etc. to encourage and motivate them to work
• Skills & Qualification- Women have better convincing skills and good selling techniques that are required to approach customers and promote the brand. This business does not require any specific qualifications. One needs to have a good understanding of the product and decent demonstrating skills. Hence, it provides a platform to women to become economically independent without any additional investment or cost 
• Personality Development & Training – Thousands of women are benefited by the regular training to boost up their leadership and sales skills. This is an opportunity that helps them in improving their interpersonal skills and gives them an opportunity to be the leaders, where they are able to build a team, mentor and train others.
• Work from Home- Along with the option of flexible hours, the field also provides women with the option to work from home. Working from home helps them in devoting their time to their families and for personal engagements, simultaneously ensuring that their professional growth is up to speed and is not hampered.

The Indian direct selling industry has been growing at an exponential pace over the last few years to become a part of the ‘billion-dollar club’ of the multi-billion-dollar global direct selling industry.

Think Direct Sales believes that Women Entrepreneurs of India has an immense role to play in the fast & positive growth of the Direct Selling industry in the coming years, as it is just the “Dawn of Women Entrepreneurs”.

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