The Impact of California's Cannabis Laws on Your Dispensary
By Dave Emmett on December 22, 2017
With the advent of the new emergency regulations regarding Californian cannabis sales, dispensaries are scrambling to comply so that come January they can begin selling to the adult recreational usage market. Today we’re going to take a look at four specific categories of regulations …
5 Northern California Cannabis Retailers You Must Visit
By Gary Cohen on November 22, 2017
The countdown to recreational cannabis sales in California has commenced. Come January 1 the legal framework will be up and running and cannabis retailers across the state will join Colorado, Washington, Nevada and Oregon in the green rush. If you reside in California, consider yourse …
Keeping Up with the Next Evolution of Cannabis Retail
By Gary Cohen on November 10, 2017
Cannabis retailer operations have grown and changed dramatically in the last years, and the strategies once used by business owners may not be as applicable as they once were. Gone are the days of being the only cannabis retailer in town; now, the next evolution of cannabis retail req …
3 Parties You Can't Miss at MJBizCon
By Faai Steuer on November 3, 2017
MJBizCon is one of the cannabis industry highlights of the year. After all, where else can you make huge strides in your professional life and rub elbows with thousands of people who share the same passion for cannabis as you?
Cannabis POS Compliance, Scalability & Reliability is a Must
By Gary Cohen on October 31, 2017
At Cova, we know retail technology. In fact, we are apart of iQmetrix, a software company that’s 450 people strong with 19,000 stores in North America that depend on our technical strength and reliability to handle over 3 billion transactions a year. Yep, you heard us right. 3 billion …
3 Reasons You Don't Want to Miss Us at MJBizCon
By Faai Steuer on October 27, 2017
With only a few weeks left until MJBizCon takes place in Las Vegas, we're sharing 3 reasons for you to book a personalized booth tour with Cova.
3 Reasons to Attend the NCIA Cannabis Caucus with Cova
By Gary Cohen on September 29, 2017
At Cova, we believe it’s paramount for new and existing cannabis entrepreneurs to connect and network with key industry leaders and peers during events in their region and across the nation. That’s why we’re the premier sponsor of the National Cannabis Industry Association’s final Can …
10 Women-Owned And Operated Cannabis Brands You Should Know
By Faai Steuer on September 7, 2017
The cannabis movement is shifting quickly, and more and more people are finding this industry to be commonplace in cities around North America. There are a plethora of individuals who are passionate about marijuana, and among these, there are a fair amount of empowered women who are l …
Key Advantages of Using a Cannabis Dispensary POS Software
By Gary Cohen on May 29, 2017
Opening a marijuana dispensary is a task to be proud of, as any business is a labor of love and takes passion and persistence. You’ve probably spent endless hours creating your marketing plan, hiring an awesome team, and even installing creative signage. But when it comes to the day-t …
California's Proposition 64: Compliance is Key!
By Gary Cohen on May 22, 2017
Proposition 64 passed in November and ever since Californians have been anticipating how it will change the cannabis ecosystem. While we are still early in implementation, and many questions remain, there’s no question there will be a BIG change for cannabis businesses: big change.
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?
By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And while running a dispensary is no small task, for cannabis enthusiasts, it can be a highly rewarding endeavor.
Dispensary Branding: Why and How It's Crucially Important
By Faai Steuer on March 7, 2017
With the cannabis movement moving forward and the industry continuing to break sales records and tax revenues each year, more and more celebrities and companies are looking at the industry and wanting to get in.