10 Awesome Instagram Accounts for Cannabis Retailers to Follow Right Now
By Faai Steuer on Jan 15, 2019 11:50:00 AM
Although laws within the states restrict the ways that marijuana dispensaries can advertise their product, Instagram has proven to be an important hub for those who have an appreciation for the cannabis plant to gather.
Cannabis Dispensary Design Best Practices & Examples
By Faai Steuer on Jan 8, 2019 11:50:00 AM
Cannabis dispensary interior design has come a long way since the early days of marijuana legalization in Colorado and subsequent states, and as more money flows from the inevitable growth of the industry, dispensary owners are taking their designs to all new heights.
How to Create a Great Cannabis Dispensary Customer Experience
By Faai Steuer on Dec 20, 2018 11:00:00 AM
Cannabis legalization is emerging at a time when consumers expect more from retail. The impact of online shopping has resulted in everyone from tiny boutiques to traditional retail establishments understanding that customers want to be lured by a pleasant shopping experience.
5 Actionable Cannabis Retail Tips to Triple Your Profit in the Holiday Season
By Faai Steuer on Dec 13, 2018 11:30:00 AM
In 2017 cannabis sales the day before Thanksgiving increased so dramatically that Green Wednesday is now the second biggest holiday in the industry after 4/20. Not only that, but sales reportedly remain strong through Christmas into New Year’s Day, with customers typically buying more …
How Cova Meets All Ontario Compliance and Reporting Requirements
By Faai Steuer on Dec 11, 2018 12:15:31 PM
The initial steps have officially commenced for the second phase of the Ontario cannabis retail industry. The province opened the online application for privately-owned, brick and mortar retail cannabis stores and expect sales to begin in April 2019.
Cannabis Marketing and Advertising Restrictions in Canada
By Faai Steuer on Dec 5, 2018 11:55:00 AM
Canada’s kickoff of adult-use cannabis became official this past October, now all eyes are on the nation as its newly legal industry dominates headlines around the world. For cannabis retail business owners in Canada however, trying to navigate a broader consumer market while also adh …
10 Things You’ll Learn from the Cova Seminars in Oklahoma and Ontario
By Faai Steuer on Nov 30, 2018 11:50:00 AM
Starting a cannabis business is thrilling and treacherous all at the same time. As an aspiring cannabis retailer or dispensary owner, you will have the exciting opportunity to trailblaze a growing industry. But there are many potential pitfalls that await. From getting the licensing a …
7 Crucial Things All Budtenders Should Know
By Faai Steuer on Nov 19, 2018 11:55:00 AM
Tricks of the trade come after being in one industry for a while, but there are a few elements any budtender just starting out in a marijuana dispensary must know. We’re not saying employees have to memorize the effects of hundreds of strains, but there are key components to their job …
5 Considerations When Hiring a California Cannabis Consultant (Plus 2 Warning Signs)
By Faai Steuer on Oct 25, 2018 11:10:00 AM
In the span of roughly six years, we’ve witnessed the birth and meteoric rise of a new industry. The rate at which cannabis legalization has spread across North America is nothing short of amazing, and a clear indication of this incredible plant’s very bright future.
How to Open A Cannabis Store in Canada
By Faai Steuer on Oct 23, 2018 2:05:00 PM
On October 17, Canada officially became the first G7 nation and the second country in the world to usher in legalized recreational cannabis, marking a history-making shift in the evolving legalization landscape. And Canada’s green injection is forecast to be a huge boost for its econo …
How to Attract Tourists to Your Canadian Retail Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on Oct 16, 2018 11:50:00 AM
Tourism is on the rise in Canada. 2017 was a landmark year with nearly 21 million visitors making the trip, breaking the 2002 record of 20.1 million. And now that non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada, it’s likely many tourists will recreationally indulge during their stay. Cannabis …
How Manitoba Cannabis Retailers Can Remain Compliant
By Faai Steuer on Oct 4, 2018 11:50:00 AM
The country of Canada is waiting with baited breath for October 17, the scheduled opening date for legal non-medical cannabis. In preparation, the Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis Authority (LGCA) in Manitoba recently passed provincial cannabis retailer regulations.