Michael Busch, RPh is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs succeed. Michael, a successful entrepreneur himself, has started a number of new businesses. The most successful business venture was Medicine Shoppe International, Inc., an international franchisor of over 1,000 retail pharmacies (visit www.medicineshoppe.com). In 1995, Medicine Shoppe, already a public company, was sold to Cardinal Health (www.cardinalhealth.com), the 19th largest company in the United States. This transaction was valued at approximately $360 million.

Michael also founded Wharton Capital, a consulting firm specializing in raising capital for small and medium size entrepreneurial ventures. Wharton's client base was comprised of start-up to early stage businesses. Wharton also developed a turnaround practice, servicing troubled companies.

The successor to Wharton Capital was CHSI Corporation (Community Health Services, Inc.) CHSI was transformed into a technology start-up company that developed a proprietary desktop and software to provide consulting and oversight services to independently owned pharmacies as well as regional chain pharmacies. This leading edge technology allowed pharmacies of all sizes to maximize profitability through increased efficiency from their prescription departments. CHSI was also sold to Cardinal Health in 2005.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Michael served as President of a subsidiary of a publicly held tire company, General Manager of all non-food divisions for a grocery conglomerate, President and COO of a franchise furniture company and Vice President - Business Development for a wholesale drug company. He has lectured at a number of universities and colleges on how to start a new business and on franchising. The history of Medicine Shoppe International, Inc., from start-up to success, has been presented to a number of business groups over the years.

Michael resides with his wife, Sharon in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and can be reached at 800-603-2519.