Mention the words "Direct Sales" and they're sure to conjure up nightmarish images of the last Tupperware/Jewellery/Health or Beauty Products party you were coerced into attending by one of your over enthusiastic, newly "converted" friends who was apparently on her way to making millions! Or worse, the "meeting" you attended full of seemingly brainwashed people all pressuring you to get into "the business" or "start your own pyramid" (like you're Cleopatra or something).