What is a Budtender? A Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Budtender
By Dayna Van Buskirk on November 10, 2023
Budtenders are retailer associates who work in licensed cannabis dispensaries. Their job is to assist customers, whether they're new to cannabis consumption or seasoned enthusiasts. In today's competitive job market, securing a job in the burgeoning cannabis industry can be quite chal …
Best Practices in Cash Management for Cannabis Dispensaries
By Gary Cohen on August 3, 2023
Running a cannabis dispensary involves handling substantial cash transactions, which makes implementing effective cash management practices critical, especially with the recent crackdown on cashless ATMs and digital payment methods. Neglecting proper cash management exposes your busin …
How Cova’s Advanced Reporting Helps Cannabis Retailers Succeed
By Faai Steuer on May 16, 2023
Regularly tracking inventory, sales, and customer data is essential for any business, especially in the cannabis industry. With the latest updates in advanced reporting on Cova POS, dispensary owners can access more in-depth insights than ever before and make informed decisions to suc …
What All You Need to Know to Insure Your Dispensary Business
By Faai Steuer on April 18, 2023
As the number of legal cannabis consumers and the cannabis industry grow, it will become increasingly challenging for dispensaries to limit their risk exposure. We all are aware of the fact that cannabis businesses face several challenges. Some top ones include remaining compliant to …
How Cannabis Retailers Can Protect Their Retail & eComm Data
By Gary Cohen on March 7, 2023
As the legal cannabis industry continues to grow, retailers and dispensaries need to be proactive about protecting their retail, inventory, eCommerce, and customer data. With the increasing amount of sensitive information being stored electronically, cannabis businesses must implement …
Why Mississippi Dispensary POS Must Be Integrated With MSPMP
By Faai Steuer on March 1, 2023
The Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program (MSPMP) is an electronic database that collects information on controlled substance prescriptions filled within the state. It is a crucial tool in ensuring patient safety. Dispensaries in Mississippi are advised to use a cannabis POS sys …
How to Prepare your Missouri Dispensary for Recreational Cannabis Sales
By Faai Steuer on February 6, 2023
As Missouri begins to allow the sale of adult-use cannabis, dispensary owners face the challenge of preparing their businesses for the influx of new customers. From updating technology to ensuring compliance with new cannabis regulations, there is a lot to consider in this exciting ti …
Tips for Effectively Managing Cannabis Dispensary Inventory
By Faai Steuer on January 9, 2023
Since you're on this page, you're probably thinking about how to open a dispensary, or you already run a cannabis dispensary and want to streamline your inventory management. Either way, this is the right place for you.
How to Maximize Cannabis Retail Sales During the Holiday Season
By Faai Steuer on December 12, 2022
The holiday season is here, and after over 2 years of lockdowns and whatnot, people are looking forward to being outdoors and making the most of the festivities in 2022. But is your cannabis dispensary prepared for the holiday rush? Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are equally …
A Complete Guide to Cannabis Dispensary Security Systems
By Timothy Ware on December 6, 2022
Cannabis dispensaries face higher internal and external theft risks than most other retailers. The product is small and valuable, and there is a known black market that can be accessed to turn stolen merchandise into cash. Cannabis regulatory authorities know this and therefore mandat …
How to Open a Dispensary in Missouri
By Gary Cohen on November 20, 2022
Medical marijuana has been legal in Missouri since 2018, and the state just legalized recreational cannabis use in the 2022 mid-term elections to become the 21st state to do so. There’s an immense growth potential for cannabis dispensary owners and potential entrepreneurs, but regulat …