"We commend Direct Co-ops on the wonderful work that you are doing by helping small and medium sized businesses and all of the ways in which you are positively impacting entrepreneurs!"

"Coordinating businesses like this is a proven strategy – and the future of our communities depends on it."

RUSSELL PETERS

BARENAKED LADIES

THE TREWS

"After researching all the competitive payment processing rates out there, Direct Co-ops not only beat what was offered to us but also provided outstanding customer service from start to finish"

"In comparison to all the health benefit programs out there, the Direct Benefits hands down was the most affordable and with the addition of access to discounted drugs, made it the smartest choice by far, let alone all the other discounts."

"I’m excited Direct Co-ops has been able to lower the cost of the supplies for small businesses"

"We applaud Direct Co-ops for driving support for the success of the small business operator. Their drive and ambition to boost and focus on this important sector greatly contributes to the local community and overall economy."

"Direct Co-ops has the vision to disrupt extractive, big-box and online retailers and keep local SME’s flourishing through collective purchasing. Working together cooperatively is not a new idea, but it’s being made new by the power of digital platforms and apps that make aggregating purchases simple and seamless. If you aren’t yet cheering for Direct Co-ops to succeed, you may not realize how big a problem it is that they are trying to solve."

SERENA RYDER

KARL WOLF

"The Direct Initiative is a great way of supporting independent business. Independent businesses are the backbone of our middle class so it gives people the opportunity to keep our middle class strong."

"I believe that having other people to mentor you is one of the most important things, especially if you’re starting up a business."

"Our business has a multitude of arms; hedge fund, TV and Radio products, investing, beauty and anti-aging. And I don't think that our small business could be much smaller (a hand full of talented devotees). Direct Co-ops has shown us how to lower our operating costs STILL so that when we FLY, it will be so high, we will have to come down for air!"

"Think outside the Box, the Big Box: A powerful inspiring Community Anthem of Hope for any Startup, Coop, Small Enterprise or struggling Community. In an age where despondency and despair are commonplace around us; where hopelessness is the common currency of many unemployed youth of the world; where negativity that surrounds us is fed on a daily diet of the fall out from gross Inequality – this is a get up and go tune that would inspire any young person… and older person too, those with the spirit of youth still left in them. While the idea might not be new, the inspiration provided most certainly is… and the future is very bright for any Community grasping this modern day youthful Coop message of unbounded hope."

TOM COCHRANE

"I’m very happy that 416Direct is here and I hope more cities can take advantage of 416Direct."

"Direct Co-ops have restored my faith in customer service. After being with the big companies for years I was disillusioned with their service and getting ripped off with overpriced items. Now with Direct Co-ops I can trust they will do a great job in taking care of all of my business needs. Thanks Direct Co-ops for putting the customers needs first!"