COVID-19 Business Support Programs for Cannabis Companies in the United States
By Gary Cohen on Apr 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM
As social distancing and the COVID-19 epidemic continues, many business owners will be facing the financial crunch that the virus is causing. The rapid speed in which the virus progressed has left many business owners scrambling to maintain the health of their company.
How to Start a Click-and-Collect Cannabis Retail Program in Canada
By Gary Cohen on Mar 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Please visit this page frequently. We will update with information from the provincial government as it becomes available. – March 22, 2020 As Canadian health officials urge social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cannabis retailers face an uncertain future. Tuesday, Prime Min …
How to Choose a POS for Your Cannabis Delivery Business
By Gary Cohen on Dec 27, 2019 12:00:00 AM
More and more, retail delivery services are becoming a bigger part of the regulated cannabis landscape. It’s no wonder why — just like ordering food or clothes to your home, having cannabis delivered directly to your doorstep is a convenient alternative for many consumers.
California Cannabis Tax Hike: What Retailers Need to Know
By Gary Cohen on Dec 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Since the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales two years ago, California consumers have felt the pinch of some of the highest marijuana tax rates in the country. And while many speculated that prices would fall as the industry got on its feet, the fact is that come New Year’s D …
3 Reasons Why 52% of Alberta Cannabis Retailers Choose This POS Solution
By Gary Cohen on Nov 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
When the Great White North officially legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, most folks expected British Columbia and Ontario to blaze the Canadian cannabis retail trail. After all, British Columbia has long been considered a world-wide cannabis capital, and Ontario holds the title …
What to Expect When Selling Cannabis Edibles in Canada
By Gary Cohen on Oct 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With edibles set to officially become legal October 17, 2019, Canada’s booming cannabis industry is primed to get even bigger. The next phase of Canadian legalization will see multiple alternative cannabis products including edibles, infused beverages, topicals, tinctures, concentrate …
Michigan Marijuana Retail: 5 Things to Know Before You Open a Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on Oct 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced it will begin accepting adult-use cannabis license applications beginning November 1, and businesses are preparing to get their piece of what’s projected to be a $1.4 billion market. But before the state authorizes you to sell …
Illinois Cannabis Retail Compliance Q & A: Top 5 Dispensary Questions Answered
By Gary Cohen on Aug 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With a now permanent medical marijuana program in place and an adult-use market set to launch on New Year’s Day, Illinois is primed for a cannabis industry takeoff. As entrepreneurs across the state put the pieces in place for their budding ventures, it’s critical to address complianc …
How to Land the Right Location for Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on Aug 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With new markets in Missouri, Michigan, and Illinois primed and ready for takeoff, entrepreneurs across the Midwest are laying the groundwork for their cannabis operations. And if you’re one of them who’s planning on launching a cannabis retail venture, finding the right location is o …
From Medical to Recreational: How to Prepare Your Michigan Dispensary for Adult-Use
By Gary Cohen on Jul 23, 2019 12:00:00 AM
After becoming the 10th state to legalize recreational cannabis in November 2018, Michigan’s marijuana market is heating up. And with projections now calling for more than $650 million in annual sales by 2023, cannabis entrepreneurs should know there is enormous potential in the state …