5 Frequently Asked Questions About Onboarding Cova Software
By Dave Emmett on July 6, 2018
You are about to take a huge step forward in your cannabis retail business, selecting a dispensary point of sale system. It’s understandable to be nervous. Most owners aren’t software experts, and many have never purchased a software platform, period. So, it’s natural to think about e …
Top 7 Cannabis Consultants in California
By Faai Steuer on June 19, 2018
With ever-changing regulations across the industry and recently-updated policies in California, it can be challenging for cannabis newcomers to keep up with licensing requirements and procedures. And if you’re looking to launch a California cannabis retail operation, you’ll also need …
How to Lose Your Cannabis Retail License
By Faai Steuer on June 7, 2018
Obtaining a cannabis retail license is no easy feat. There’s a hefty amount of paperwork involved, as well as mandatory background checks and, of course, money in application and licensing fees. Needless to say, once you’ve received your license, you’re going to want to take precautio …
What You Need to Know About California’s Updated Cannabis Regulations
By Gary Cohen on June 5, 2018
When adult-use cannabis officially became legal on January 1 of this year, California cannabis businesses were given a set of “emergency” regulations under which to operate. These emergency regulations were meant to be a temporary measure — one that would expire in six months — until …
How to Educate Your Retail Customers with Cannabis Touchscreen Menus
By Dave Emmett on May 24, 2018
As cannabis education and awareness continues to spread — and as more Americans and Canadians gain legal access to cannabis — the population of first-time consumers is increasing significantly. Whether these consumers are looking for relief from symptoms of medical conditions or just …
How To Structure A Winning Cannabis Retail Rewards Program
By Faai Steuer on May 22, 2018
Every business success story begins with the golden buzzword: loyalty. In today’s burgeoning cannabis industry, a dispensary loyalty program is truly a key marketing ingredient to establish a thriving retail operation and ensure customer retention. That said, when it comes down to the …
Analyzing Hourly Reports at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Dave Emmett on May 8, 2018
Ask any successful business owner and they’ll tell you: in order to make smart business decisions and improvements to your operation, you need an accurate assessment of how it's functioning. After all, how can you make an informed decision without any information?
How to Get an Annual Dispensary License in California
By Faai Steuer on May 4, 2018
Keeping your doors open after the July 1 deadline should be a top priority at your cannabis retail operation. To ensure business runs as usual, you’ll need to apply for a permanent business permit with the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) through their online licensing system.
Cannabis Dispensary Compliance Manager Job Description: 5 Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on May 2, 2018
You already know that as a cannabis retail owner, compliance is your number-one priority. After all, a compliance infraction can potentially result in the revocation of your commercial cannabis operator’s license — which would effectively put you out of business.
5 Tasks for California Cannabis Retailers to Handle Before July 1
By Gary Cohen on April 25, 2018
It’s almost May — and for California cannabis retailers, that means it’s time to start getting ready for the transition out of the state’s regulated commercial cannabis transitional period.
Dispensary Menus and Your Customer Experience
By Faai Steuer on April 17, 2018
We know we don’t have to tell you this, but it’s 2019. That means if you’re still rocking laminated menu sheets or three-ring binders full of menu items in your cannabis retail store, well, it’s time to upgrade.
3 Ways to Maximize Cannabis Retail Sales on 4/20
By Faai Steuer on April 13, 2018
It’s mid-April, and we all know what that means: it’s almost time for the highest of all holidays, April 20 — or as it’s colloquially known among cannabis consumers, 4/20.