CALM Business Academy

Here you’ll find all of our podcast episodes and blog posts with advice from some of our expert suppliers, aiming to provide some guidance on common issues you may be facing in your business. Every episode or blog comes with a self assessment quiz which generates a bespoke report for you, giving you advice for your situation from our expert suppliers.

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.

Create sales momentum

with Anna Payne

Develop your Go-to-market strategy

with Kirsty Jagielko

Getting sales & marketing working together

with Gordon Ross

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.

Recruitment advice to hire the right team

with Nik Pleven

Check for HR compliance gaps

with Steven Beattie

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.

Business Planning

with Steven O’Donnell

Mastering client negotiations

with Florence Rolland

Mediating team disputes

with Malcolm Currie

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.

Finding the right IT support for your business

with Joe McAuley

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