Personal Finance

Pharmpreneur of the week Jesse McCullough: ‘Seeing people step into their potential is exciting’
While being my own boss is exciting, being able to help pharmacists maximize their success is equally exciting. Seeing people step into their potential is exciting. And being able to solve the various problems that come up along the way is also exciting.
12 business resolutions for pharmacist-owners in 2024
The new year – still fresh – presents an opportunity not only to look back at all that was accomplished over the past 12 months, but also to look ahead and set priorities for the new year. That is especially the case if you are preparing to put up your pharmacy for sale within the next five years or so, because that is how long a successful business sale transaction can take in the pharmacy industry.

Before you 'shake on it': What newer docs need to know about negotiating that job offer

'Physicians can get very self conscious when they need to negotiate on their own behalf. Like, is it really needed? Do I really need to do this or am I being a stick in the mud?'
Solve my problem: What are some tips for paying off debt and starting my practice on a good financial footing?

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Pharmpreneur of the week Mike Jaczko: If you are not failing, you are not trying!

We all need purpose in our lives. My purpose is to help people and to keep paying attention. My colleagues and I remain committed to keeping independent community pharmacies in the hands of the next generation of entrepreneurs where possible.
Financial planning for new parents

Advisers recommend exploring parental leave benefits and considering dividend stocks for incorporated physicians.
Year-end tax-loss selling for your pharmacy business

Tax-loss selling is an investment strategy that can lower your tax bill. Interested in knowing more? Does this apply to your pharmacy business? Read on. This investment strategy kicks in when you sell a stock for a capital loss, so that you can use the loss to offset realized capital gains with a view to reducing the tax you ultimately pay.
Q&A with Medicus: Getting to know the new(ish) kid on the pension block

'One of the really cool things about Medicus is the plug-in of what we call longevity risk,' explains Simone Reitzes, managing director of the Medicus pension plan launched earlier this year by Scotiabank.
Done with residency? Financial tips for the road ahead

Just starting out after wrapping up your medical training? You've probably still got a lot to learn about finances.
How to make the most of your corporation

Look at strategies such as strategic asset allocation, pension plans, retired compensation arrangements and insurance diversification

Pharmpreneur of the week Jesse McCullough: ‘Seeing people step into their potential is exciting’

12 business resolutions for pharmacist-owners in 2024

Before you 'shake on it': What newer docs need to know about negotiating that job offer

Solve my problem: What are some tips for paying off debt and starting my practice on a good financial footing?

Pharmpreneur of the week Mike Jaczko: If you are not failing, you are not trying!

Financial planning for new parents

Year-end tax-loss selling for your pharmacy business

Q&A with Medicus: Getting to know the new(ish) kid on the pension block

Done with residency? Financial tips for the road ahead

How to make the most of your corporation