Wansbeck businesses team up for success
Two small businesses have been recognised as showing the true 'spirit of enterprise' after teaming up to help their respective interests grow.
Lisa Walker and Gary Smith with Smurf and Wansbeck Enterprise Coaches in background
Lisa Walker, from Cambois, who provides children's pony rides with 19-year-old Shetland pony Smurf, and Gary Smith, from Bedlington, who runs Inflatable Solutions and hires bouncy castles under the name Mr Booncy, jointly took the title at the Wansbeck Business Awards.
The pair decided to pool their resources after realising they had a lot in common and they are now working together to expand their businesses.
Ms Walker said: "We've really thought outside of the box to help each other's businesses.
"It's a strange sight seeing 6 feet 3 inch Gary with Smurf who is just 3 feet tall but the kids love the combination and it's been really good for our business."
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