4 Operational Decisions Successful Cannabis Retailers Make
By Gary Cohen on October 18, 2017
In previous articles, we’ve examined topics like controlling costs at your dispensary, and growing your cannabis retail operation with social media; today, we’re going to take a step back and look at some top-level strategic and operational decisions successful cannabis retailers make …
Top 3 Hiring Mistakes Cannabis Dispensaries Make
By Gary Cohen on October 4, 2017
Looking to expand your cannabis retail team? Hiring is a challenge for any business. However, it can be especially difficult for cannabis retail companies. A single bad hire can lead to disastrous results in this industry. Considering cannabis is the fastest growing industry in the Un …
4 Key Metrics to Track at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on September 27, 2017
One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is making the right strategic decisions – a cannabis dispensary is no different than any other organization in that regard. However, in order to make the right calls, you need to ensure that you are in possession of al …
Why Your Budtenders Should Become Cannabis Sommeliers
By Gary Cohen on September 11, 2017
One of the newest and most interesting trends in the world of cannabis is the rising popularity of ‘interpening’. Interpening is the method by which different strains of cannabis can be properly classified through paying attention to physical characteristics of the flower. Here is a q …
4 Reports Critical to Cannabis Retail Success
By Gary Cohen on September 1, 2017
As the cannabis industry begins its journey from black market enterprise to a (relatively) respected retail product, it will find that it is now better able to utilize some of the more impressive benefits big data has been delivering to the traditional retail sector for years. Today w …
3 Tips to Improve Your Cannabis Retail Loss Prevention
By Gary Cohen on August 25, 2017
Dealing with loss prevention has long been one of the most difficult tasks retailers of all sorts have to manage, and the emerging cannabis industry is no exception. Cannabis retail loss prevention is still largely in its infancy, though the industry is beginning to experience a perio …
3 Easy Ways to Empower Your Budtending Team
By Gary Cohen on August 23, 2017
Managing a dispensary requires that you wear a multitude of hats, and one of the more important ones is making sure your staff is up to date and educated so they can best serve your customers. Although the marijuana industry is rapidly changing, their job doesn’t have to be hard as lo …
How a Cannabis POS System Can Help Your Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on July 12, 2017
It’s fair to say that most businesses will have a higher rate of success when they utilize tools designed with their industry in mind. Running a cannabis dispensary is no different, in that many aspects of your shop can benefit from the marijuana specific software available.
A Guide to Preparing Your Budtenders for the Sales Floor
By Faai Steuer on July 3, 2017
A marijuana dispensary can’t afford to be understaffed or have budtenders who are poorly trained, so how can you ensure that your people are ready to interact with customers without pushing them too soon? It all comes down to the priorities and tools you put in place during their init …
How to Get a Budtender Job: 5 Crucial Application Inclusions
By Faai Steuer on June 28, 2017
Trying to get a job in today’s economy is challenging enough, but trying to get hired in a niche industry can be an even taller task. When it comes to trying to get hired as a budtender, you might be surprised that it takes a little more preparation than your typical retail endeavor.
Why You Need a Point Of Sale System for Your Pot Shop
By Dave Emmett on June 12, 2017
Every successful business owner will tell you that many different factors contribute to the profitability of their company. Some credit their staff while others are fortunate enough to have a unique product to market. Still, others attribute their success to the tools and systems they …
Hiring Budtenders: How to Weed Out the Good From the Bad
By Faai Steuer on May 31, 2017
There’s an old saying that says, a company is only as good as its people, and that seems to ring true whether you’re serving fast food or selling cars. Established industries know that they can’t afford to have staff members that can’t perform well, so how important must it be in a bu …