Customer Story: Minerva Canna of Oklahoma Makes Big Strides in a Busy Market
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 31, 2019
In ancient mythology, Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, medicine, commerce, the arts, and war. In modern day Oklahoma, Minerva Canna honors their inspiration’s association with medicine, offering cannabis as a natural alternative to help patients manage wellness.
How to Set Up and Maintain a Compliant Inventory System for Your Marijuana Retail Store
By Faai Steuer on October 29, 2019
The heart of any successful retail operation is a solid inventory management system. But when your business involves sales of a highly valuable and perishable product like cannabis, proper inventory management becomes even more crucial — not to mention that it’s also a legal requireme …
6 Ways to Recruit Millennials for Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Guest Blogger on October 23, 2019
To make any business idea successful, you have to surround yourself with the right people. The same goes for cannabis retail business owners. The hiring process is extremely important, and you need to invest the necessary time and energy to make it successful. Also, you need to make s …
What to Expect When Selling Cannabis Edibles in Canada
By Gary Cohen on October 16, 2019
With edibles set to officially become legal October 17, 2019, Canada’s booming cannabis industry is primed to get even bigger. The next phase of Canadian legalization will see multiple alternative cannabis products including edibles, infused beverages, topicals, tinctures, concentrate …
Michigan Marijuana Retail: 5 Things to Know Before You Open a Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on October 15, 2019
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced it will begin accepting adult-use cannabis license applications beginning November 1, and businesses are preparing to get their piece of what’s projected to be a $1.4 billion market. But before the state authorizes you to sell …
The Future of Cannabis Retail is Here (VIDEO)
By Faai Steuer on October 10, 2019
The cannabis industry has a storied past. And due to its long history of prohibition, it is one of the most highly regulated markets in the U.S. and Canada. However, as the industry continues to traverse the globe and shows no signs of slowing down, we believe the future of cannabis b …
A Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Cannabis Retailers in California
By Faai Steuer on October 7, 2019
As a newly licensed cannabis retailer in California, you likely have some questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc — the state’s chosen cannabis track-and-trace, a.k.a. traceability system.
5 Marketing Tips to Make Your Cannabis Retail Store Stand Out
By Faai Steuer on October 2, 2019
With the dispensary scene growing bigger and more competitive by the day, it’s more important than ever to create a unique cannabis retail experience that inspires and delights new customers — and ultimately keeps them coming back for more. In fact, the bigger the industry grows, it’s …
How to Value Your Cannabis Dispensary and Retail Marijuana License
By Faai Steuer on September 25, 2019
As the industry continues to mature, cannabis company mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are becoming more frequent. Vertically integrated, multi-state operators are consolidating to establish massive cannabis footprints across multiple markets — and once the U.S. goes legal federally …
Simplify Cannabis Retail Inventory Management with Cova’s Newest Features
By Dave Emmett on September 22, 2019
Let’s face it: Maintaining a strict inventory management strategy is a critical aspect of any successful retail business. But when it comes to cannabis retail, proper inventory management is more than just a good business practice — it’s a legal requirement.
What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know About Marijuana Tax Law
By Tammy Taylor on September 13, 2019
With the chain reaction of cannabis acceptance state after state, the tax implication for the industry has also become complex. Each state has different tax rules for buyers, retailers, and cannabis cultivators, and given that the laws in the cannabis industry are ever-evolving, the r …
Metrc: How to Stay Ahead and Maximize Efficiency (NCIA Webinar)
By Dave Emmett on September 11, 2019
Metrc is the cannabis traceability system of choice for a growing majority of legalized states, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Nevada.