Why Your Retail POS Should Integrate With A Cannabis Tracking System
By Gary Cohen on August 14, 2018
Over the past few years, “seed-to-sale” has become a cannabis industry buzzword found in everything from company slogans to official legislative language. The fact is, though, that cannabis traceability plays a critical role in consumer safety and protection as well as preventing dive …
How California Cannabis Retailers Can Ensure They Remain Compliant
By Gary Cohen on August 3, 2018
One month after California’s transition to a fully regulated commercial cannabis market, many operators are still struggling to get up to speed with the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s statutory and regulatory requirements.
5 Cannabis Industry Events Retailers Can’t Afford to Miss
By Faai Steuer on July 23, 2018
Owning a cannabis retail operation is a labor of love that requires meticulous attention to detail, an unwavering passion for cannabis, and a desire to learn. If you’re an entrepreneur in this burgeoning industry, it’s critical that you stay up to date on the latest news, market trend …
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 …
5 Ways to Break the Stigma at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on April 11, 2018
For cannabis enthusiasts in legalized states, it may seem like the fight against stereotypes and stigmas is over. But if you’re a current or prospective cannabis business owner, you’re probably aware that this just simply isn’t the case.
How to Recruit Top-Notch Talent at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on April 9, 2018
As we enter the second quarter of 2018, cannabis continues its unstoppable march into the mainstream. More than half of U.S. states now have some form of regulated cannabis program, and several more are looking to legalize through ballot initiatives this year. Meanwhile, Canada is jus …
Compliant POS System for Saskatchewan Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on April 3, 2018
Ahead of Canada’s federal legalization of cannabis, Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from prospective cannabis retailers. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), which is in charge of administering cannabis retail licenses, has also published a guide …
Top 3 Reasons to Attend the Cannabis & Hemp Expo in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on March 23, 2018
With only a few weeks left until the Cannabis & Hemp Expo takes over Alberta, we're sharing our top reasons to attend the two-day immersive event.
Keeping Up with Cannabis Retail Licensing in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on March 19, 2018
Summer is fast approaching, and for cannabis-consuming Canadians, that means one thing: legal non-medical marijuana sales will soon commence. And despite the recent news that legal cannabis sales will likely begin in August or September and not July as originally anticipated, would-be …
How Cannabis Dispensary Sales Will Be Conducted in Canada
By Gary Cohen on February 8, 2018
Canada is just a few short months away from becoming the largest nation in the world to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Not only does this represent a monumental step forward for advocates of legalized cannabis, it also means massive opportunity for marijuana-mind …
5 Reasons You Absolutely Can't Miss CannaCon Seattle
By Faai Steuer on February 2, 2018
With a full itinerary and endless networking opportunities available, CannaCon Seattle is one industry event you won't want to miss. The three-day immersive experience lands in the Evergreen State in just a few weeks, so we’re sharing five reasons to attend. One’s a money saver!