Our purpose is to save our customers money by selling the products they use in bulk for as close to wholesale prices as we can get.

We are family owned and operated, shipping orders from Coquitlam BC and, when possible, direct from local suppliers across Canada.

 

 

What do we do?

We run with low operating costs, buying large bulk and passing on savings wherever we can.

We test what we sell and aim for quality equal to or better than competing brand names.

What we can't import ourselves, we buy from as close to the original manufacturer as possible for the best price possible.

We stock a smaller variety of products to keep our prices low and recognize most contractors and businesses want a few choices rather than thousands.

We strive to reply to all emails and missed phone calls within 1 hour during regular business hours.

 

 

Why “Keep It Direct”?

Our name is our goal.

Before you buy a product it has likely passed through the hands of 4 or more companies. Because of this, it's not uncommon that what you are considering buying is being sold for over 20x the cost of manufacturing and importing. Even with more competitive products, for every middle man you eliminate, savings are created.

We have determined to:

• Have as short a supply chain as possible. Instead of manufacturer - importer - distributor - retailer - customer, we work to "Keep It Direct": manufacturer – Keep It Direct - customer. We import products under our own brand "WorkDone" so we can sell in larger bulk and greater savings. In all other areas, we will get as close as possible to the original manufacturer so we can offer the best prices.

• Keep operating costs as low as possible – our online only model lets us offer free shipping and still have significantly lower prices than a retail store.

• Cater to contractors and small-medium sized businesses by targeting our product selection, quantity, quality and delivery to match what works for them.

• Support charities locally, nationally and internationally. You can check out our “Community Involvement” area below for more info.

• Offer low prices and bulk discounts to every customer without requiring an account or negotiation.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to email Info@keepitdirect.ca.

Most inquiries are answered within 1-2 hours.   

 

 

Community Involvement

Every month, Keep It Direct donates a percentage of it’s profits to charity. Our three favorite charities are described below so you can read about and consider supporting them directly. We’re based out of the lower mainland in BC and have a goal to help out locally, nationally and internationally. If you have a favourite charity, let us know. As we grow and are able to give more, we'd like to add to this list.  

Mission Possible:

Mission Possible trains and employs homeless and unemployed people from the Vancouver Downtown East Side. They do maintenance work, recycle soaps, do security and numerous other jobs. By providing the training and opportunity to work, people achieve the dignity and confidence necessary to obtain long term employment and independence. They operate on the fact that handouts are short term solutions; if you really want change, you need to give people a chance to change themselves. Retraining people to enter the workforce costs a lot and the money from their services doesn't cover all the people they help which makes donations a big part of their success.  

Canadian Red Cross:

The Canadian Red Cross responds to thousands of tragedies and disasters each year. From flooding, fires and train wrecks to providing meals, medical equipment and rides for the elderly, they help people when they need it most out of situations anyone could be in. Internationally, about one third of Canadian Red Cross’ donations goes to help in Disaster response and development projects. 

World Concern:

World Concern Is a Christian organization that partners with local churches to provide for the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of poor and marginalized people through disaster response and sustainable community development. They start by listening to community members with each village identifying their greatest needs and driving the process of change. They build on and improve existing resources to make a plan for sustainable transformation. From leadership training to meeting needs for clean water, adequate nutrition, and medical care, they support the community as it implements sanitation and hygiene practices that support good health, protection and education for their children, and Savings & Loan groups that empower families financially. 

 

If you would like to join us by learning more or supporting the charities above, please follow these links:

http://www.mission-possible.ca/

http://www.redcross.ca/

https://worldconcern.org/