Welcome to our CALM Business Academy
Learn from our expert suppliers - completely free
Access our library of podcast episodes and blog articles to get advice from our expert suppliers.
The CALM Business Academy is your entry point to The Independent Buying Groups’ expert supplier network. We've carefully selected expert suppliers across our eight categories of services to share their knowledge, helping you make informed decisions about your business overhead spend.
Our expert suppliers share their knowledge through:
Podcast interviews with our expert suppliers.
Real conversations with suppliers who've solved the problems you're facing
Includes a self-assessment quiz which gives you a bespoke report with advice from our experts
Blog posts : we publish in-depth blog articles from our expert suppliers.
Detailed explorations of key business challenges written by suppliers who specialise in solving these problems
Includes self-assessment quiz to identify your specific needs
Sales & Marketing
Drive business growth with comprehensive sales and marketing solutions. From strategic planning, creative branding, digital marketing, content creation, PR, sales services and customer retention, we've gathered proven experts to help you attract, convert and keep valuable customers.
Human Resources
Build and support an engaged, productive workforce with support from our wide range of HR experts. Access outsourced HR leadership, effective recruitment services, competitive employee benefits, streamlined workforce management, and targeted training programs from our specialised providers.
Professional Services
Access expert knowledge and specialist advisors to strengthen your business operations and strategic decision-making. Our vetted professionals provide legal counsel, business consultancy, project management, health and safety guidance, data analytics, and specialist advisory services. They can help you navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.
Finance
Strengthen your financial foundation with expert resources tailored to your business needs. Our vetted providers offer outsourced finance leadership, financial management, low cost payment systems along with strategic banking relationships to maximise your financial operations.
Finance episodes coming soon
IT Services
Power your business with reliable technology that drive efficiency and innovation. Below you will find outsourced IT leadership, comprehensive managed services, quality hardware, robust cyber security protection and business-enhancing software applications from our vetted providers.
Property & FM
Maintain a safe & functional business premises with a wide range of facility management solutions. Our vetted providers deliver cleaning, fire safety, security, building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, property, and plumbing services to support your workplace environment.
Property & FM episodes coming soon
Business Support
Keep your day-to-day operations running smoothly with essential business services and practical support solutions. Access efficient logistics, managed fleet resources, administrative assistance, event management, corporate supplies, and operational services from our carefully selected providers who understand the needs of growing businesses.
Business support coming soon
Net Zero & Utilities
Transform your business for a sustainable future while optimising essential costs. Our specialist providers offer comprehensive carbon auditing, renewable energy solutions, energy reduction technologies, and sustainability strategies to accelerate your Net Zero journey. Plus, access competitive utility rates & waste management services that support your environmental goals.
Net Zero & utilities episodes coming soon
Do you have a question for our experts?
Submit your question here and if it fits with our current and planned content, we’ll find a supplier to answer your question via either our podcast or our blog.
Interested in being featured in our podcast or blogs?
We ask some of our expert suppliers, who we have carefully vetted, to provide expert advice via our podcast and our blog. If you would like to find out more about this we are inviting potential contributors to register your interest.
