What makes a good Pharmacy Owner?

What makes a good Pharmacy Owner?

In my business life I talk to many business owners, from all walks of life with all sorts of different pharmacy operations. I was reflecting the other day on what characteristics there are in successful owners and businesses.

Now for those of you who are longer term pharmacy owners with partners will know there are good pharmacists who make bad business owners. The pharmacists who own pharmacy businesses and who probably shouldn’t. Yet there are also pharmacists who are born for it and excel in being in an ownership role.

6 Social Media Tips for your Pharmacy

6 Social Media Tips for your Pharmacy

For those that attended the Forum you would have seen the session by social media super star Meg Coffey. For me as a marketer, I was extremely excited to watch her present. She gave some great insights on why social media is important for any business, including pharmacy.

Pharmacy 101| Trust is the new core in leadership.

Pharmacy 101| Trust is the new core in leadership.

Let’s get back to your roots when you decided to purchase your first pharmacy. Was it for better patient outcomes and how you can help your community? Or was it to become financially independent and build a comfortable life for your family? For some it just seemed like a good idea at the time.

Strategies to educate your customers about your pharmacy

Strategies to educate your customers about your pharmacy

Last week was my first networking event in the pharmacy industry. I attended the Symbion Networking Night to support John as the guest speaker (which of course he was amazing). I utilised this opportunity to rub shoulders with some pharmacists and owners. It was great, I learnt a lot and knew exactly what to write about for this week's blog.