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Looking at Budget 2026
The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduced several significant proposals for tax reform writes Peak Strategies’ accountant manager, Marcus Evitt Outlined below are some pharmacy-related measures announced; however, unlike last year’s federal budget, …
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for health
Reforms to the NDIS, which are set to deliver $37.8 billion in savings, dominate the health side of the Federal Budget, experts from NAB say Despite the energy shock and …
AI more than a novelty
Everyone’s jumping on the AI trend… but pharmacy owners are missing its biggest opportunity, writes Peak Strategies’ accountant Patricia Aditopo You’ve likely seen it everywhere lately. Social feeds filled with AI-generated caricatures …
Payday super is coming
Victoria Le from Peak Strategies outlines what every business owner needs to prepare for ahead of the implementation of payday super Super is a key part of Australia’s retirement system …
Which escalator are you on?
How can you ensure your income escalator is moving ahead of your expenses escalator? And are you avoiding the slower and more difficult path that can lead to failure? When …
Partnership agreements in pharmacy: Why structure matters more than trust
Pharmacy partnerships are often formed on long-standing professional relationships, shared values and mutual trust, writes Sarah Stoddart, director of Vitality Law Australia While these elements are important, experience consistently shows they are …
Explosive consequences
What steps can pharmacy owners take to aid in navigating their business away from a potential disaster? During World War I, Halifax, Nova Scotia was a peaceful city a world …
The smart road to vehicle tax deductions
Pharmacy owners looking to acquire a vehicle for their business need to consider their options and what tax consequences it will have for the business, Peak Strategies accountant manager, Marcus …
Managing staff communications during a sale
A critical challenge when selling your pharmacy is deciding when and how to communicate with your staff, writes Pharmacy Solutions Australia Employees are often long-standing and highly valued, making poor …
From burnout to balance: What pharmacists are changing about how they work
For many pharmacists, burnout doesn’t arrive suddenly. It builds quietly—longer days, fewer breaks, growing responsibility, and a sense that the workload keeps expanding while recovery time shrinks, writes Raven’s Recruitment …
Snakes and ladders
Running a successful pharmacy business is not a matter of pure chance. To do it well, you need to climb the necessary ladders and avoid the many snakes lying in …
Pharmacists: are you claiming this?
As pharmacists head back to uni to upskill as the profession’s scope of practice expands, Peak Strategies director Priya Narsing, provides some advice on tax-deductible expenses With APP 2026 coming …