The Best POS Systems for Texas Hemp THC & CBD Stores
By Faai Steuer on November 30, 2025
They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and while the state’s hemp THC market is quickly gaining ground, there are still plenty of regulatory and operational challenges for retailers to contend with. That’s where a hemp and THC-specific point-of-sale (POS) system comes into play.
ID Scanning & Age Verification: Secure, Compliant Sales
By Faai Steuer on November 26, 2025
Running a cannabis dispensary today is a high-wire act. You’re balancing customer service, compliance, and keeping the lights on, all while regulators seem to move the goalposts every few months. When it comes to ID scanning and age verification, you simply can’t afford to wing it. Th …
How to Start a Cannabis Dispensary in Minnesota: Step-by-Step Guide
By Faai Steuer on November 23, 2025
So you’re thinking about opening your very own cannabis dispensary in Minnesota? You’re not alone - it’s a thrilling moment for enterprising folks like you. With Minnesota giving the green light to recreational cannabis in August 2023, lots of people have their eyes on this fresh hori …
Master Dispensary Inventory Audits with POS System Tips
By Faai Steuer on November 11, 2025
Running a cannabis dispensary comes with a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to inventory. If you’ve ever stared at your storeroom shelves wondering if every single gram is accounted for, you’re definitely not alone. Trust me, mastering inventory audits might just be …
Are Cannabis Compliance Certifications Worth It?
By Faai Steuer on November 8, 2025
Thinking about investing in a cannabis compliance certification? If you're running, managing, or dreaming of launching a dispensary, you already know that compliance is more than a boring checklist - it's the backbone of a thriving business in this ever-shifting industry. With shiny n …
Dispensary Security Best Practices: Cameras, Alarms & Systems
By Faai Steuer on November 6, 2025
Running a cannabis dispensary has never been for the faint of heart, but these days, the stakes feel higher than ever. Between the maze of rules and the real threat of theft, simply locking up at night just doesn't cut it. Security is your shield, and getting it right could mean the d …
Cashless ATMs for Dispensaries: Should You Use One?
By Faai Steuer on November 4, 2025
If you’ve ever managed a cannabis dispensary, you know firsthand how unpredictable payments can get. What worked yesterday might be banned tomorrow, and keeping up sometimes feels like a full-time job. You might have heard buzz about cashless ATMs as a clever workaround for accepting …
Square vs Cannabis POS: Why Dispensaries Need Specialized Software
By Faai Steuer on October 28, 2025
If you’re a cannabis retailer, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can’t I just use Square for my dispensary? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about compliance slip-ups and wondered whether it’s really worth investing in a cannabis-specific POS. Let's break it all down together, so yo …
2025 NY Cannabis Regulations: Key Updates for Dispensary Owners
By Faai Steuer on October 23, 2025
Stepping into the New York cannabis industry has never felt more like riding a roller coaster than it does in 2025. If you’re a dispensary owner - or even thinking about becoming one - the ways laws and regulations have shifted might seem dizzying at times. But don’t worry, you aren’t …
Texas Hemp Laws 2025: CBD License & Retailer Compliance
By Faai Steuer on October 22, 2025
Hemp-derived products have operated under relatively light governmental oversight in Texas. But on September 10th, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-56 – and it’s ushering in a whole new era of compliance that retailers need to prepare for. The governor’s order enac …
Metrc New York: A Dispensary Owner's Transition Guide
By Dave Emmett on October 17, 2025
Change is in the air for New York’s cannabis industry. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management(OCM) has announced it is transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as the official seed-to-sale tracking system in New York. OCM is aiming to have the Metrc integration live by the end of 2025.
Where is CBD Legal in North America in 2026?
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 6, 2025
The Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as the Farm Bill of 2018, allotted nearly $1 trillion dollars in funding, yet it is more famous for something else – legalizing CBD at the federal level. But even then, states still had the authority to regulate or even ban its sale and us …