How to learn with Chemist Warehouse being in your local area

How to learn with Chemist Warehouse being in your local area

A couple of weeks ago there was commentary about Chemist Warehouse (CWH) on the popular marketing TV show Gruen. After reading about it on AJP and Pharmacy News I felt it was necessary to watch the segment.

The host Wil Anderson and other guest speakers discuss in detail about CWH’s strategic marketing. The chemist chain spends $100 million a year to look cheap and cleverly gives the impression that all their merchandise is a bargain. They describe CWH as a marketing machine and that it’s more a media empire than chemist.

Junior Partners in Pharmacy | How to find the perfect suitor

Junior Partners in Pharmacy | How to find the perfect suitor

Bringing in the Next Generation of Pharmacy Owners

Most of you will all remember the time you first bought into a pharmacy. The opportunity to have a crack at ownership. You were excited, nervous and panicking. But your boss had faith in you, gave you an opportunity, took a risk and here you are!

Want to own multiple pharmacies? Then make yourself redundant

Want to own multiple pharmacies? Then make yourself redundant

Owning a pharmacy is never easy. It involves a lot of risk, a lot of hard work, and the ability to change, evolve and adapt. There are many challenges that get thrown your way that you must deal with effectively. Many of which are completely outside of your control. And the reality is, not everyone is destined for pharmacy ownership. It’s not for everyone. 

So, what does it take then to own multiple pharmacies? It takes a very special kind of owner with a different skill set. If you are heading down this path, there are some important things you need to know about.

Advise for first time pharmacy buyers

Advise for first time pharmacy buyers

You’re a pharmacist and have been working for a few years in a pharmacy, most likely with the title of manager.  Now finally! You’ve been given the opportunity to buy a partnership interest in the pharmacy you work at, and you’ve got many emotions bubbling throughout your head so, you’re not quite sure what to do.

Firstly, take a big deep breath and read this article……