HBWN Member Profiles

Barbara Halloran

Bago Graphics

I grew up in New Zealand, educated at state schools and by a very patient mother who taught me the domestic skills and nurtured my love of knitting. I taught myself to crochet. Knitting and crochet are my passion and I am currently working on launching Nana Bee Bootees and Boots.

In need of a career change after years in the data entry industry and working as a PA, in 2004 I joined my husband, Graham, in Bago Graphics – a graphic design and printing business – specialising in logo design, business cards and adhesive labels. Our catch phrase is “tell us what you need … we will tell you how we can help”. As we all know, small business is challenging and rewarding and everyday I learn something new.

A division of Bago Graphics is Wedding Day Printing - supplying beautiful enagement and wedding stationery. You can view online at www.WeddingDayPrinting.com or via my facebook page Facebook.com/WeddingDayPrinting I have a sample range of stationery which so you can see the quality before you order samples online.

On a personal level, in 2006 I had surgery for breast cancer. Six years later I am healthier than I have ever been. Lots of questions and lots of research have helped me put together my jigsaw of life and every day I add another piece. If anyone needs support as they go on their journey, please feel free to contact me.

The companionship I have found by being a member of the Hastings Business Women’s Network is very warming. I am looking forward to getting to know more members at the functions scheduled for the rest of the year.