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 …
What You Need to Know About California’s Updated Cannabis Regulations
By Gary Cohen on June 5, 2018
When adult-use cannabis officially became legal on January 1 of this year, California cannabis businesses were given a set of “emergency” regulations under which to operate. These emergency regulations were meant to be a temporary measure — one that would expire in six months — until …
Cannabis Dispensary Compliance Manager Job Description: 5 Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on May 2, 2018
You already know that as a cannabis retail owner, compliance is your number-one priority. After all, a compliance infraction can potentially result in the revocation of your commercial cannabis operator’s license — which would effectively put you out of business.
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 …
Dispensary Manager Job Description: 5 Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on April 5, 2018
If you’re getting ready to launch your cannabis retail operation or are expanding into a new location, you know there’s a lot involved with the process. Between state licensing, local approval, finding a location and preparing it for business, there’s a lot on your plate.
4 Important Cannabis Dispensary POS Reporting Features
By Dave Emmett on February 21, 2018
Despite the obvious differences, cannabis dispensary owners have more in common than not with traditional retail owners. Both businesses have the same objectives – to provide the best possible shopping experience, build a loyal customer base, and increase the bottom line.
7 Signs You're Using the Wrong Cannabis Dispensary POS System
By Gary Cohen on January 2, 2018
If you own or manage a cannabis retail venture and have invested in a marijuana-specific point of sale (POS) system, you’ve made a smart decision. Cannabis dispensary POS is advantageous over a traditional point of sale for several reasons—the most important of which is the ability to …
Why Your Cannabis Retail POS Needs an Offline Mode
By Gary Cohen on December 21, 2017
Cannabis-specific software services have made dispensary record-keeping and compliance reporting easier than ever. With the industry now teeming with tech companies, cannabis retailers no longer need to rely on cumbersome spreadsheets or—even worse—pencil and paper to track their sale …
California Cannabis Compliance: 7 Key Aspects to Consider
By Gary Cohen on December 18, 2017
If you’ve been granted a license as a California cannabis retailer, congratulations! You’re now a part of one of the largest legal cannabis markets in the world.
Why You Need Dispensary Software at Your California Operation
By Gary Cohen on December 4, 2017
With California’s cannabis market set to explode, entrepreneurs across the state are preparing for their piece of the action. Business owners of all stripes are looking to leverage their experience and expertise in other trades in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
5 Must Have Tools for Cannabis Retail (Part Two)
By Faai Steuer on December 1, 2017
Opening and operating a profitable cannabis retail operation requires vast knowledge in a lot of different areas. You've been warned: an unwavering passion for cannabis won't cut it. With all that you have to keep up with, utilizing the retail tools available to dispensary owners is w …
Optimize Inventory Management with Cannabis Retail Software
By Gary Cohen on November 15, 2017
With all the regulations and constantly-changing laws that cannabis retail owners have to keep up with—and the magnitude of the potential consequences for being found out of compliance—it makes sense to streamline and automate as many aspects of your dispensary operations as possible.