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Committed to Fairness, Honesty and Courtesy

Selling goods and services door-to-door to individuals and businesses throughout the United States offers a rewarding and challenging career. By joining the National Field Selling Association (NFSA), members can learn first hand the benefits that the NFSA has to offer.

The NFSA concentrates its efforts in the areas of networking, education and legislation monitoring to help our members sell their goods and services. The members are devoted to the highest standards of ethics in the promotion and selling of products and services.

The NFSA welcomes new members who are committed to fairness, honesty and courtesy in business dealings and human contacts. Become a member today, by filling out theĀ membership application.

“Why Join the NFSA?”

  1. Personal Growth and Development.
    “Be all you can be” is more than an advertising slogan at NFSA. Membership in NFSA continues one’s growth in human relations, personal development and self confidence.
  2. Leadership Development.
    Direct Selling is a people-to-people business. Developing and improving communication skills. Learning to better manage time, and staying focused on goals and objectives are hallmarks of a good leader.
  3. Continuing Education.
    NFSA provides educational opportunities and publications for members on a variety of subjects that deal directly with one’s day-to-day business activities. Industry representatives share their knowledge and experience at NFSA’s convention and during special workshops and seminars.
  4. Newsletters.
    Members receive NFSA’s valuable newsletter once a quarter. Each issue is packed with information on current and future trends, Association activities and reports on national and local issues affecting direct selling.
  5. Networking Opportunities.
    NFSA’s membership includes many representatives in the field selling industry at all levels. You will have the opportunity to share knowledge and exchange ideas on operations and successful sales techniques with your peers. Supporting members will have the opportunity to promote their goods and services to members.
  6. Identification Materials.
    NFSA furnishes each member with:
    - A personal identification card.
    - Official membership certificate
    - Reproductive logos to help promote business.
  7. Legislative Updates.
    NFSA monitors various federal and state legislative activities and stands ready to respond should legislation adversely impact direct selling.
  8. Social Opportunities.
    NFSA sponsors various social events that provide opportunities for members to get together in an non-business environment to just have fun. NFSA’s gathers together for conventions, seminars, receptions a welcome diversion from the rigors of business.
  9. Industry Awareness.
    Being vigilant and staying abreast of activities affecting the direct selling industry is essential to the success or our members. When the need to know is urgent, we alert our members.
  10. Business Ethics.
    NFSA has a Code of Ethics that encourages sound business ethics in member dealings with others. By subscribing to NFSA’s Code of Ethics, members are doing their part to enhance the image of the direct selling in the eyes of the general public. Earning consumer confidence serves all members of the industry.
  11. Guidelines and Principles.
    NFSA provides direction in line with the Code of Ethics through the “Guidelines for Success in Direct Selling” and “Principles of Professional Courtesy”. These provide practical guidelines for ethical sales practices.
  12. Opportunity to Serve.
    NFSA provides opportunities for members to work on Association projects and committees to help the industry grow, and to help others get started the right way. NFSA members know that we are all at our best when we help others.
  13. Good Citizenship.
    NFSA inspires members to be good citizens in the community no matter where they live or travel. NFSA believes that being a good guest, respecting the rights of others, and helping those in need are all marks of a good citizen.
  14. Sales Improvement Programs.
    What could be more important than improving one’s sales skills? NFSA provides an assortment of programs at conventions and special seminars to enhance sales skills. Outside speakers and industry members share their thoughts and ideas on how to build one’s business on a firm foundation.
  15. Industry Involvement.
    Getting involved in one’s industry is inspiring, personally rewarding, and will enhance your professional standing among peers and others. Joining NFSA is a first step. Participating in NFSA activities and communicating constructive thoughts and ideas on how to improve industry standards are always welcome.
  16. Prestige.
    NFSA members are strong supporters of America’s free enterprise system and are business leaders that stand tall when it counts. They take pride in their profession. NFSA is an organization that cares for the direct selling industry, that works to maintain respect for the industry so that all can enjoy the benefits of direct selling that each member so rightly deserve.