SUPPORTING YOUTH AND START UP BUSINESSES

Barbara has developed an innovative and exciting product in Biz-in-a-Box (available on the Internet or as a CD), to assist start up businesses and to enthuse and motivate secondary students by offering them an alternative career path. Educators and business people alike find the programme refreshing and exciting.

“I welcome the popularity of (Biz-in-a-Box) among young people and the encouragement (for them) to consider creating their own business opportunities in…micro businesses...”
Hon Dr David Kemp, Federal Minister for Education

“The resource (Biz-in-a-Box) is very valuable for use by schools in developing their students’ business skills.”
Dennis Bolster Deputy General Manager Education Victoria

“(Biz-in-a-Box) adds an important component into the middle school curriculum and will give students the opportunity to experience the excitement of running their own (micro) business.”
Hon Louise Asher MP, Minister for Small Business (Victoria)

“I am keen to pursue (Biz-in-a-Box) further as it is closely aligned to discussions I have been having with Dr Kemp, Minister for Education.”
Bruce Billson Federal MP (Dunkley)

“As for BIZ-IN-A-BOX; I have just started working on module 1 and am finding it really easy to use/understand etc. The information given so far is excellent and I feel I am going to be able to set my business up properly thus giving me a better chance of succeeding!!!” Jodi Bell

For more details on Biz-in-a-Box

Gabogrecan developed product from her silk painting and after winning seven of the Australian Gift of the Year Awards, she had tourist and fashion product produced under 16 licenses and sold throughout Australia. Many Companies purchased original Gabogrecan Art work as incentives and rewards for staff and clients.

Model wearing a top (and carrying a matching scarf) made from the design "Tropical Rainforest"

“I have seen Gabogrecan develop an attractive unified product range, highly suitable for Japanese tourists, and for gift giving within Japan itself...........I would expect Japan to become, in time, a major market for Gabogrecan products............the success, as it comes, will be as a result of artistic flair, business acumen and hard work, not an unplanned accident. It will be richly deserved.”
Peter Mackian, Senior Trade Counsellor (Japan) Austrade

“I believe (Gabogrecan Enterprises) has a high quality product and has displayed considerable foresight in exploring export opportunities for their product in a planned and professional manner.”
Janine Kirk, Senior Ttrade Counsellor Australian Chamber of Manufacturers

“Gabogrecan products, with their vivid colours and highly “Australian” look, have been one of our most successful promotional items - especially with overseas visitors.”
John Cavana, Group Communication Manager Zurich Australia Insurance Group

“......(in Australia) the giving of gifts to international business has traditionally not been particularly good. The Gabogrecan range offered me a perfect solution in that the items are particularly Australian, they are unique, and are available at a price range which allows not only continuity, but also distinction.”
Chris Fenton, General Manager Alfa-Laval Spiraflo

“.......Gabogrecan Enterprises .......supplies the Australian Wheat Board with unique and beautifully hand made silk scarves depicting Australian scenery.........quality and presentation is of a very high standard......”
Angelique Adler, Market Promotions Australian Wheat Board