How to Succeed as a CAURD Cannabis Dispensary in New York
By Gary Cohen on June 12, 2023
The recent legalization of adult-use marijuana sales in New York has opened up exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. As the state prioritizes awarding dispensary licensees to social equity candidates, New York is setting a great precedent for the rest of t …
How to Transition to Cashless Payments at Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on June 5, 2023
In the rapidly evolving world of cannabis retail, cashless payments have emerged as a game-changer. Transitioning from traditional cash transactions to digital payments can not only streamline dispensary operations but also maximize sales and provide a more convenient and secure exper …
How Much Does Cannabis Retail Software Cost?
By Faai Steuer on May 30, 2023
Managing a cannabis retail business involves more than just tracking inventory and sales. It also requires compliance with government regulations, efficient eCommerce capabilities, and reliable digital payment solutions. While dispensary POS prices range from $1000-$3000 for hardware …
Smokal Dispensary's Successful Return to Cova POS in New Mexico
By Faai Steuer on May 25, 2023
Smokal, a prominent cannabis dispensary in New Mexico, recently decided to switch back to Cova POS after facing numerous challenges with a different point-of-sale system. Smokal’s general manager, Michelle, expressed her delight with the decision, citing the user-friendliness of Cova, …
How Cova’s Advanced Reporting Helps Cannabis Retailers Succeed
By Faai Steuer on May 16, 2023
Regularly tracking inventory, sales, and customer data is essential for any business, especially in the cannabis industry. With the latest updates in advanced reporting on Cova POS, dispensary owners can access more in-depth insights than ever before and make informed decisions to suc …
Understanding Cannabis Payment Processing Fees for Dispensaries
By Faai Steuer on May 8, 2023
For cannabis retailers and dispensaries, cashless payments provide a convenient and secure payment experience and the ability to track customer transactions easily. But as the cannabis industry evolves, choosing the right cannabis payment processing solution is crucial for your busine …
How to Open a Cannabis Retail Store in Ontario's Competitive Market
By Faai Steuer on May 1, 2023
Opening a cannabis retail store in Ontario can be an exciting and profitable opportunity, but with a competitive market, strict regulations, and constantly evolving laws, it can be challenging to stand out and succeed. However, with the recent legalization of cannabis stores in Missis …
420 Cannabis Sales Near $200 Million With Record-High Single Transaction of $2k
By Faai Steuer on April 25, 2023
The legal cannabis industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, but one day still stands out above the rest: 420 continues to reign as the biggest day of the year with estimated cannabis sales crossing $192 million across North America on April 20, 2023. The sales cou …
What All You Need to Know to Insure Your Dispensary Business
By Faai Steuer on April 18, 2023
As the number of legal cannabis consumers and the cannabis industry grow, it will become increasingly challenging for dispensaries to limit their risk exposure. We all are aware of the fact that cannabis businesses face several challenges. Some top ones include remaining compliant to …
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in Maryland
By Gary Cohen on April 11, 2023
Opening a cannabis dispensary in Maryland could be complex if you don’t follow the laws and best practices. With strict regulations dictating the legal cannabis industry, it's important to have a clear understanding of the process of opening a dispensary before embarking on this journ …
How Cova eComm Streamlines Online Cannabis Sales for Bud Bar
By Faai Steuer on April 4, 2023
Bud Bar dispensary has been using Cova POS across all 4 locations in Alberta since the beginning, but the team had experimented with various cannabis eCommerce software solutions before switching to Cova eComm. Bud Bar Cannabis’ founder and CEO, Justin Woo, used Dutchie as their eComm …
How to Optimize Your Cannabis Website for Product-Related Keywords
By Faai Steuer on March 27, 2023
As purchasing cannabis products online becomes more common, dispensaries must optimize their cannabis eCommerce websites for product-related keywords to increase visibility, drive traffic, and increase sales. Product-based SEO, which optimizes product pages on the website, is a better …