Top 3 Dispensary Compliance Insights From Oklahoma’s Hilltop Gardens
By Faai Steuer on May 3, 2022 7:00:00 AM
Oklahoma has been called the wild west of cannabis, and until last year, the OMMA had struggled to regulate the booming medical marijuana industry. However, with competition intensifying and the state cracking down on illegal operations, various new compliance requirements have been i …
Cannabis Analytics and BI Reporting to Expect From Your POS Provider
By Faai Steuer on Apr 29, 2022 8:15:58 AM
The cannabis retail industry has experienced exponential growth in a short period, and leveraging data is essential for sustainable long-term growth. With stringent government laws, cannabis retailers and dispensaries have to collect and report certain data to regulatory agencies. How …
How to Reduce Cannabis Inventory Loss with FIFO & Shelf Life Management
By Faai Steuer on Apr 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In the cannabis industry, where products are highly perishable, inventory losses eat up profits, and out-of-stock products impact customer experience. If your inventory is too low, you may not be able to meet demand, and too much stock can lead to significant waste if not sold off bef …
The Cannabis Tech Ecosystem Stack Your Dispensary Needs to Succeed
By Faai Steuer on Mar 29, 2022 9:00:00 PM
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 Mar 25, 2022 12:34:00 PM
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 Mar 18, 2022 8:00:00 AM
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 …
What’s Happening with Waitr and Cova - Update from Cova CEO Gary Cohen
By Gary Cohen on Mar 11, 2022 3:13:00 PM
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 Choose the Best Cannabis Delivery Software for your Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on Mar 7, 2022 6:30:00 AM
The pandemic and a preference for convenience have certainly changed the way people purchase just about everything, including cannabis. There has been a significant increase in E-commerce and delivery orders for cannabis products in the past couple of years- and these revenue streams …
420 is Coming: Are Your Cannabis Dispensary POS and Technology Ready?
By Faai Steuer on Feb 28, 2022 3:17:49 PM
The cannabis industry’s biggest holiday is just over a month away, and it is time for you to start planning now if you want to make the most of it. In previous years, many dispensary POS systems have had a chronic reputation of crashing on 420, as they are not well-equipped to handle …
Why You Should Avoid Using Free POS For Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on Oct 20, 2021 9:45:00 AM
As the legal cannabis industry goes mainstream, many new tech startups backed by investors are popping up everywhere and offering a ‘free POS system’ to cannabis dispensaries. But does free POS mean that it costs nothing? While many POS companies may tempt you with marketing their sys …
5 Must-Visit Booths for Cannabis Retailers at MJBizCon 2021 in Vegas
By Gary Cohen on Oct 5, 2021 4:13:00 PM
The cannabis industry’s most awaited event is finally here, and it is happening in the sin city from October 20th to 22nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center. After almost two years of no trade shows and conferences, MJBizCon 2021 will be a fantastic opportunity for cannabis profession …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on Aug 12, 2021 8:00:00 AM
Cannabis dispensary operations are a wealth of lucrative data insights that can help optimize operations and increase profitability. Most business data is readily available via your cannabis POS system, but very few dispensaries use it to improve decision-making. Data analytics, if do …