The Cost of Opening a Cannabis Dispensary in New Mexico & Mississippi
By Faai Steuer on April 16, 2022
While Mississippi recently became the latest state to legalize medical marijuana, New Mexico took a giant leap to start recreational cannabis sales from April 1, 2022. Both these states are quite different, and the cost of opening a dispensary can vary. However, similar to other indus …
The Cannabis Tech Ecosystem Stack Your Dispensary Needs to Succeed
By Faai Steuer on March 29, 2022
As a dispensary owner, you know that you need software solutions to make your business run efficiently, and there are some must-have technology solutions that will help you manage bureaucratic cannabis documentation requirements and save you from costly human errors or compliance viol …
5 Tips to Avoid Cannabis Violations and Keep Your Dispensary Compliant
By Faai Steuer on March 25, 2022
Cannabis Compliance is one thing every dispensary must be aware of, as violations can cost you dearly. Adhering to compliance not only secures you the legal right to operate a cannabis business but also helps avoid fines and penalties. Infringement of any federal or state regulations …
5 Risks of Not Owning Customer Relationship For Cannabis E-Commerce
By Faai Steuer on March 18, 2022
The latest chapter of the legal cannabis industry is transpiring online, as cannabis retailers are adapting to changing consumer behavior and offering eCommerce and delivery services. However, our industry is unlike traditional retail, and with stringent requirements like online age-g …
How to Open and Manage a Cannabis Dispensary in California
By Faai Steuer on March 15, 2022
Since the early days of legalization, California has been a pioneer of the cannabis industry. Today, the California cannabis market is one of the largest and hosts a diverse range of successful entrepreneurs and intelligent consumers alike. However, as consumer behavior is changing fa …
What’s Happening with Waitr and Cova - Update from Cova CEO Gary Cohen
By Gary Cohen on March 11, 2022
On December 16, 2021, we announced we were in negotiations to be acquired by Waitr Holdings. I'm sad to report these negotiations have ended and we will no longer be combining companies. You need only look at current market conditions to see why.
How to Start Cannabis Delivery & Grow Your E-Commerce Business in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on February 6, 2022
Alberta’s licensed cannabis retailers will be legally allowed to sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province from March 8, 2022. With this progressive move, Alberta has followed other major Canadian provinces, where private retailers can sell cannabis t …
AGCO’s 2022 Compliance Reporting Changes for Cannabis Retailers in Ontario
By Faai Steuer on January 26, 2022
In Ontario, currently, the AGCO requires licensed cannabis retail stores to submit their completed monthly compliance reports through their iAGCO account before 11:59 PM on the 5th day of every calendar month. However, these requirements are about to change in 2022, and cannabis retai …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Michigan
By Faai Steuer on January 24, 2022
Michigan was the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, officially opening the door for medical and recreational marijuana retail sales in late 2018. Managed by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), the MI cannabis dispensary laws outline all regulations for pros …
The Hidden Costs of “Free POS” and Third-Party Cannabis Marketplaces
By Faai Steuer on January 18, 2022
You’ve probably read about “Free dispensary POS and E-commerce” offers or seen ads somewhere on the web and wondered how these cannabis technology companies are making money. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Recently, some third-party cannabis aggregator companies tha …
Dispensary Budtender Job Description Template and Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on January 17, 2022
If you’re launching your cannabis retail business or are expanding into a new location, you know that there’s a lot involved with the process. Between licensing, local approvals, finding a location, and preparing for daily operations, there’s a lot on your plate. But running a store r …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New Mexico
By Gary Cohen on January 13, 2022
In June of 2021, New Mexico joined the growing list of American states to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis, opening doors for a thriving local market. The Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) established New Mexico dispensary and cannabis laws and assigned regulatory responsibilities …