How to Choose the Best Cannabis Delivery Software for your Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on March 7, 2022
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 February 28, 2022
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 October 20, 2021
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 …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on August 12, 2021
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 …
How to Improve Budtender Performance by Empowering Them with Data
By Henry Finkelstein on June 8, 2021
Budtenders are the most valuable employees at a cannabis retail store. They educate the customer, build relationships that inspire loyalty, and guide cannabis consumers to the best and most suitable products for an elevated experience. Encouraging budtenders to improve performance is …
7 Key Considerations When Choosing a Cannabis Dispensary POS System
By Faai Steuer on May 17, 2021
Canada's cannabis industry has witnessed tremendous success since federal legalization in 2018. In the US, 35 states authorize the use of medical cannabis, and 17 of them have now allowed recreational marijuana consumption. Potential dispensary owners must keep in mind that the cannab …
5 Ways Automating Your Dispensary Payroll Can Save Thousands of Dollars
By Danny Lum on November 25, 2020
Having a smooth, efficient payroll system is an essential component of running a successful cannabis dispensary; especially when wages contribute largely to the cost of your operations. Making sure your employees are paid accurately and on time improves morale, strengthens your busine …
From Medical to Recreational: How to Transform Your Maine Caregiver Dispensary to Adult-Use
By Gary Cohen on October 22, 2020
After being postponed for well over a year, recreational cannabis has been legalized by the state of Maine on October 9th, albeit abruptly.
7 Tips to Boost Revenue for Your Dispensary Right Now
By Faai Steuer on September 15, 2020
As we approach the final quarter of this turbulent year, many dispensaries have been able to weather and endure the changes through a variety of different tactics and strategies. However, dispensary owners are still looking more now than ever before for the quick wins and immediate st …
Simplify Cannabis Retail Inventory Management with Cova’s Newest Features
By Dave Emmett on September 22, 2019
Let’s face it: Maintaining a strict inventory management strategy is a critical aspect of any successful retail business. But when it comes to cannabis retail, proper inventory management is more than just a good business practice — it’s a legal requirement.
7 Things to Look For in a Seed-To-Sale Compliant POS in Missouri
By Gary Cohen on July 5, 2019
You put a lot of hard work into earning a dispensary license, and now that you’ve got the green light, you’ll need to find the right POS partner. It’s vital you pick a point-of-sale that meets all DHSS seed-to-sale regulations, one that helps you prevent diversion of product into the …