Staying on top of the latest technology can be challenging for pharmacy owners and managers. A recent article from Drug Topics takes a look at some of the important tech trends making waves in the pharmacy industry. Custom Information Systems – High tech contact and information...
Does your pharmacy stand out from the crowd? What are you doing to offer unique opportunities or experiences for your customers? In a recent article from Pharmacy Times, author Lester Nathan explains why differentiating your pharmacy is the key to achieving success and outdoing your competition. According...
Expanding the cash flow and profitability of an independent pharmacy is a common goal for most owners or managers. A recent article from Pharmacy Times offers some advice on doing just that. The first recommendation is to establish a strong picture of your business. Gather all...
From welcoming new team members to serving breakfast together at the SECU Family House, we had a great summer at Blackman & Sloop! Welcome to our newest team additions! Adrienne Shoaf, Audit Associate, 8/1/18 Jude Bewlay, Administrative Associate, 9/19/18 John Duty, Tax Associate, 8/1/18 Congratulations to Ben...
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined Blackman & Sloop in 2017. Where did you go to college? I attended North Carolina State University. Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? When I interviewed at Blackman & Sloop I could see myself working with the people I...
People are spending less time “Googling” for information on where to shop, where to eat, where to vacation and where to get the best rates. Instead, many are using bots such as Amazon’s Alexa and iPhone’s Siri to do the browsing for them. Artificial intelligence (AI)...
According to Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, sitting is the new smoking. In his study that spanned 15 years, it was determined that spending more than six hours a day on your behind contributes to unhealthy blood pressure, obesity, depression and...
Every year we experience new challenges in the world of computer hacking —as well as new solutions. Cyber hackers have become aggressive, so business owners must be more vigilant. Because clients are the source of your revenue, it is critically important to ensure their data...
The longer people live, the greater the likelihood they will require assistance in old age. And today, people are living longer than ever. As if providing for one’s own retirement isn’t hard enough, now we must factor in the cost of providing long-term care. Health insurance...
Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fees are a big topic of conversation among independent pharmacists today. A recent article published by Pharmacy Owners offers a great overview of what DIR fees are, why they’re an issue, and what independent pharmacists can do in the face...
