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PICTURE BY TOM BANKS BUSINESS CHAMPIONS W hen it comes to offering a range of business services that make a difference to their clients, the numbers add up for Baldwins. In these uncertain times, when businesses must quickly identify opportunities while simultaneously mitigating risk, the input of finance professionals who can think outside of the proverbial box is a strategic asset. Today more than ever, businesses need finance and accounting professionals who can deliver far more than processing the company accounts and tax payments. That’s where Baldwins, with their friendly local service with access to global experts, stands out from the crowd. Predictive insights to leadership? Tick! Ability to drive data-based business decisions? Another tick. Expert counsel on a wide range of business issues? And that’s another tick The good news is that Baldwins, who now operate from 95 offices across the UK, have just cemented their investment in the region with a new 12,000 sq ft office at Belmont Business Park on the outskirts of Durham. Now part of business service specialists the Cogital Group, Baldwins can call upon their 3,000-strong team of experts to offer specialist knowledge no matter what the industry or business challenge. Being part of Allinial Group, a global association of accounting and consulting firms, means Baldwins can also offer expertise on an international scale. And their new Durham office is ideally primed to take on a forward-thinking role, creating a team of expert business advisors to offer real added value to business owners in the region. It means businesses now have easy access to global expertise on a local basis. “As the business world becomes increasingly competitive, it becomes more important than ever to surround yourself Team – Baldwins Durham office partners Yasmin Bari, Lesley Stabler, David Nairn, David McFarlane and Mike Barnes. How future thinkers Baldwins play pivotal role for clients with the people and information needed to make informed decisions,” explains David Nairn, a partner at Baldwins Durham. “While there’ll always be a demand for the services accountants traditionally offer, ambitious, forward-thinking companies are looking for experts who can provide a more integral role in their business.” Businesses are increasingly demanding advice, not compliance. As a result, Baldwins has evolved to bring together under one roof a team of expert advisors in a wide range of specialisms including audit and accountancy, tax advice and compliance, corporate finance, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, forensic accounting and probate. “The added value advisory services we offer are an important and increasingly growing part of what we do,” says David’s fellow partner Lesley Stabler. “We’ve become increasingly more ingrained within our clients’ businesses.”