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Understanding the market cycle
When it comes to buying or selling a pharmacy, timing can be key, Pharmacy Solutions Australia managing director, Peter Marshall writes Understanding pharmacy market cycles is essential for buyers looking to secure …
The top 20: Business columns
Which of our pharmacy business advice columns were our readers most engaged with in 2025? These were our 20 most read business class columns during 2025: ‘This strategic alliance has …
Cash flow matters more than ever
When it comes to running a pharmacy cash flow is king, writes Peak Strategies’ accountant Patricia Aditopo Cash flow is the lifeblood of your pharmacy, and it must sit at …
The ‘cobra effect’
The lack of metrics and clarity around professional services means that they are not being pursued to the extent that they should, creating pharmacy’s own ‘cobra effect’ During the early …
Pharmacy prices set to rise: survey
Proprietors and aspiring owners expect prices to increase in 2026, a market sentiment survey reveals The latest Attain Pharmacy Market Sentiment Survey shows almost three-quarters of respondents believe pharmacy prices will rise …
Don’t let Christmas cheer cost you dear
Entertainment expenses – what you need to know in the lead up to Christmas Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who know me well, it’s no secret …
Confronting pharmacy’s ‘inconvenient truth’
Short-term thinking won’t be enough to fix the looming issue of stalled ‘real’ growth in community pharmacy. Bolder, proactive responses are needed An Inconvenient Truth was a documentary that screened …
Financial considerations to prepare your pharmacy for sale
The process of selling a pharmacy can be complex and typically requires a team effort involving owners, brokers, lawyers, accountants, bookkeepers, and other stakeholders, writes Peak Strategies’ Patricia Aditopo Proper …
Can trusts still hold shares?
Understanding the new pharmacy ownership rules in Queensland with Lachlan Ballinger, Yield Advisory The Queensland Government has introduced the most significant changes to pharmacy ownership rules in over 20 years. …
Why paying for expertise is an investment – not a cost
Business brokers, finance experts and legal advisors all provide critical support for pharmacy owners, writes AP Group national sales executive, Chris Swifte When it comes to selling a major asset, …
The price matching monorail
Price matching is analogous to a monorail—it’s a single track strategy, and not necessarily the right track. At its worst, price matching effectively means abdicating your pricing strategy —and therefore …
Building strong relationships in business: tips for success
Throughout my years in business and in life, I have always believed that relationships are the cornerstone of success, writes AP Group national sales executive, Chris Swifte Whether working with …