Barbara Gabogrecan grew up in the Australian bush completing her schooling by Correspondence. It was here she fell in love with the Australian fauna and flora which features in her art work.

She taught Art in Secondary schools for over 20 years and at the National Galley of Victoria (part time) for over 13 years. She then commenced her own Art business from Home and won 7 of the Australian Gift of the Year Awards.

Barbara decided that she wanted to share her knowledge and expertise by assisting others in the 'start up' and running of their own Micro and Home Based Businesses and has set up Networks and Associations to achieve this (www.mcei.org.au  and www.hbba.biz)

Barbara works closely with all levels of Government so that she can provide a voice for the sector and enable Government bodies to gain a better understanding of the Micro and Home Based Businesses. She has sat on a number of Government Committees and currently works closely with Councils to bring her message and special support to the sector.

Currently Barbara is in demand as a  speaker and presenter  and is an author of note, with the  best seller  'How to Run a Business From Your Kitchen Table' in its second edition.