AGLC E-Commerce & Delivery Regulations for Cannabis Retailers in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on February 22, 2022
The AGLC is changing how cannabis will be sold online in Alberta from March 8, 2022. Consumers will now have the choice to purchase cannabis products directly from their preferred retailer, as the provincial E-commerce website will be shut down. This legal change, passed by the legisl …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery & Grow Your E-Commerce Business in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on February 6, 2022
Alberta’s licensed cannabis retailers will be legally allowed to sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province from March 8, 2022. With this progressive move, Alberta has followed other major Canadian provinces, where private retailers can sell cannabis t …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Michigan
By Faai Steuer on January 24, 2022
Michigan was the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, officially opening the door for medical and recreational marijuana retail sales in late 2018. Managed by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), the MI cannabis dispensary laws outline all regulations for pros …
Dispensary Budtender Job Description Template and Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on January 17, 2022
If you’re launching your cannabis retail business or are expanding into a new location, you know that there’s a lot involved with the process. Between licensing, local approvals, finding a location, and preparing for daily operations, there’s a lot on your plate. But running a store r …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New Mexico
By Gary Cohen on January 13, 2022
In June of 2021, New Mexico joined the growing list of American states to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis, opening doors for a thriving local market. The Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) established New Mexico dispensary and cannabis laws and assigned regulatory responsibilities …
How to Legally Market your Cannabis Dispensary on Social Media
By Faai Steuer on November 17, 2021
Although cannabis retail has been legal in Canada for over 3 years now, and more than one-third of American states have legalized it for recreational use, social media marketing can still be quite challenging for cannabis dispensaries. As regulations constantly change, it’s difficult …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery Program at your Retail Store in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on October 27, 2021
Ontario recently announced that the province is considering making cannabis pickup and delivery, temporary measures introduced at the peak of Covid-19 last year, permanent for all private cannabis retailers. Under the Supporting People and Business Act, this proposal from the AGCO wou …
How To Choose The Best E-Commerce Platform for Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Gary Cohen on September 8, 2021
Just a decade ago, it’d have been hard to imagine getting cannabis delivered legally to your house. But eCommerce is increasingly becoming an industry standard for cannabis retailers in Canada, especially with British Colombia allowing private cannabis retailers to offer delivery serv …
How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Program in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on June 28, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and has compelled cannabis retailers to adapt swiftly to changing consumer behavior. Most regulatory authorities have also gradually realized that they must allow convenient ways of purchasing and selling cannabis to ensure the succe …
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 …
A Dispensary's Guide to Making 420 Your Best Business Day in 2021
By Faai Steuer on March 17, 2021
Cannabis enthusiasts and advocates worldwide will be lighting up in appreciation of marijuana on April 20, and although 420 will still be quite different in 2021 because of the pandemic, it is certain that celebrations will be burning brighter in states where recreational use is legal …
How to Run a Compliant Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oklahoma
By Gary Cohen on March 11, 2021
Over more than a year after voters in Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis, one in 13 adult residents has a patient card. Oklahoma has the highest number of per-capita dispensaries among medical marijuana states in the US, with 56 medical marijuana dispensaries per 100,000 residents. W …