John SaywellJan 43 minBeing "local" can be your super-powerHere's an article I published in 2020 during the first Covid lockdown on the Umbrellar website. It is even more relevant now as the pace...
John SaywellDec 31, 20211 minTrends and predictions for retail pharmacies in 2022Here’s the big trends I’ve seen in retail pharmacy in 2021 along with my predictions for the year ahead: Here are links to a selection of...
John SaywellDec 31, 20204 minHow independent pharmacies can survive and thrive in 2021In the article below I list the four key areas for your team to focus on to ensure your pharmacy’s future success.
John SaywellJun 1, 20202 minNZ Pharmacy - Retail Sales During Lockdown #2There are clear lessons from pharmacy retail sales over the last two months that community pharmacies need to focus on their essential role.
John SaywellMay 2, 20183 minHow to avoid the retail apocalypseWe all know that the internet is changing the way most businesses operate. Convenience, bigger selection, cheaper prices and free...
John SaywellApr 2, 20182 minThe retail store - redefinedNew technology often seems to receive a lot of hype in the early years before it finally “arrives” and changes the world in ways that...
John SaywellMar 2, 20183 minYour "Triple Bottom Line"At this time of the year many business owners will undertake long term planning for their business. This provides a much-needed...
John SaywellJun 18, 20172 minThe Future of PharmacyThere is no doubt that new technologies are about to cause sweeping changes to the way work is done worldwide – with futurists predicting...