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Pharmacy facing rent “game changer”
Rents could increase dramatically due to a combination of pandemic, inflationary and property market changes Speaking to AJP at the recent APP2022 conference, Phil Chapman, director of Lease1 says the …
Protecting your data
Australian pharmacies are facing ever more data threats, with natural disasters and even the war in Ukraine leading to security alerts. Andrew McManus from Fred IT explains the risks and …
Optimising your loyalty program
How does a pharmacy go about maximising the benefits of its loyalty program, for patients and for itself? Sarah Rendell looks at the options “Would you like to join our …
Pharmacy cheerleading
Being a pharmacy cheerleader is about motivating your team, having a vision and driving solutions through performance and rewards As president of the Unites States of America from 1933 to …
Franchising: be careful what you’re signing
Does joining a banner group increase your chance of success? And what should you consider before choosing one? We ask the experts Part of the motivation for the formation of …
The best advice
Here’s a snapshot of some of the key business advice sessions coming up at APP2022 It’s now less than a month till APP2022 kicks off on the Gold Coast. Here’s …
The pitfalls in franchise agreements
There continue to be a number of pitfalls prevalent with pharmacy franchise agreements, says Stephanie McGrath On 26 October 2018, I wrote an article on franchise agreement pitfalls. Over three years …
Not being average
Is your pharmacy average? Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour offer their advice on the strategies to differentiate yourself from the average Eight years ago, National Geographic magazine collected statistics on …
3 marketing questions you need to answer?
Pharmacies need to reconsider their marketing plans as we settle into the new year, says John Thornett As we all settle into 2022, it is time to rethink your marketing …
Workforce worries to impact market
While the pharmacy market remains strong for now, workforce issues have been identified as the looming threat There has been a marked jump in the number of pharmacy owners …
The best advice
What were our ten best read business columns for 2021? It’s been a couple of years of turmoil and uncertainty, and this is true for the business side of pharmacy …
A new code
How does the new Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2021 affect community pharmacy? Emi Gosling explains The TGAC 2021 will come into effect on 1 January 2022, with a transition period …