How to Prepare for Ontario's Retail Cannabis Application (Free Guide Inside)
By Gary Cohen on Jan 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Ontario is set to become yet another Canadian province to fully embrace federal cannabis legalization. Retail cannabis stores are scheduled to open in April 2019. Ahead of this monumental step, the provincial government recently released information on how to apply for a cannabis reta …
8 Common Inventory Management Questions for California Cannabis Retailers
By Gary Cohen on Dec 28, 2018 12:00:00 AM
California debuted the state’s Adult Use cannabis program in early 2018, ushering in a new era for one of the largest cannabis economies in the world. But with market growth comes something a little less exciting: new inventory management requirements for cannabis retailers.
What is Looping in Cannabis Retail and How Can I Prevent It?
By Gary Cohen on Nov 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM
At Cova, we understand that legal cannabis compliance is likely the top concern of any dispensary owner or investor. As we have said many times before, “No license equals no business”.
8 Cannabis Compliance Issues for Cannabis Dispensary Retailers
By Gary Cohen on Nov 6, 2018 12:00:00 AM
It’s true that we’ve seen progress socially and politically for legalization, but the struggle to keep cannabis retail stores free from legal scrutiny is still an uphill battle.
How to Protect Your Cannabis Retail Data in Canada
By Gary Cohen on Sep 6, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Security is a primary concern for any business — and cannabis retail is no different. Of course, the physical security of your dispensary is one aspect of this, and in the past we’ve discussed ways to prevent internal theft and fraud at your retail cannabis operation.
How California Cannabis Retailers Can Ensure They Remain Compliant
By Gary Cohen on Aug 3, 2018 12:00:00 AM
One month after California’s transition to a fully regulated commercial cannabis market, many operators are still struggling to get up to speed with the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s statutory and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail License in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on Aug 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Before you open the doors at your very own shop in British Columbia and start raking in the revenue, you’ll have to successfully apply for a recreational cannabis retail license. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), which released a 25-page application guide for retailers …
What You Need to Know About California’s Updated Cannabis Regulations
By Gary Cohen on Jun 5, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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 …
5 Tasks for California Cannabis Retailers to Handle Before July 1
By Gary Cohen on Apr 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM
It’s almost May — and for California cannabis retailers, that means it’s time to start getting ready for the transition out of the state’s regulated commercial cannabis transitional period.
How to Recruit Top-Notch Talent at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on Apr 9, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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 …