A new Australian startup allows you to donate to many charities, either collectively or individually, simply by shopping online at many retailers. After you register you pay the same price as you would if you visited the retailer's site directly. The money that's donated to your cause is a commission that the retailer pays Folo for directing a sale to their website. www.folo.world
Redbubble, an Australian startup, is a free marketplace that helps thousands of artists worldwide reach new audiences and sell their work more easily. It gives them access to a wide range of high quality products on which their designs can be printed. Redbubble coordinate everything from printing and shipping through to ongoing customer service, giving artists more time to focus on creating their art. www.redbubble.com
Layby services used to be offered by traditional retailers so that customers could buy now, pay later. This service is now being offered by online retailers based on a new digital platform called zipPay. Similar to a layby service, online customers are enticed to buy quickly by having access to interest free credit. Archfashion is one of the latest Australian retailers to offer the service. www.zipPay.com.au
While their 10 million users may sound like a lot, it's only 3 per cent of the world's internet-using population, according to Canva, an Australian design startup. Macintosh democratised computers; Google democratised information; and eBay democratised commerce. In the same way, Canva plans to democratise design. It provides free design tools and access to their library of images. In addition they offer paid designs, a marketplace for designers and tools specific for companies. www.canva.com
Large stickers on bins, which include photos of children stepping out onto the road, are aiming to cut residential traffic speed and keep drivers aware of possible hazards. If someone is exceeding the speed limit, these stickers should prompt them to immediately slow down. Even small changes in vehicle speed can have a dramatic impact on stopping distances. www.australianroadsafetyfoundation.com
Snappr is an Australian startup that matches customers with professional photographers for sessions ranging from a product shoot to a wedding, including profile photos, family and your favourite pet photos. Photographers offering their services on the platform have been checked in terms of their equipment, portfolio and level of experience. Because you're ordering on a group site prices are competitive. www.snappr.co
