Cannabis POS Compliance, Scalability & Reliability is a Must
By Gary Cohen on Oct 31, 2017 12:00:00 AM
At Cova, we know retail technology. In fact, we are apart of iQmetrix, a software company that’s 450 people strong with 19,000 stores in North America that depend on our technical strength and reliability to handle over 3 billion transactions a year. Yep, you heard us right. 3 billion …
Top 3 Hiring Mistakes Cannabis Dispensaries Make
By Gary Cohen on Oct 4, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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 …
3 Reasons to Attend the NCIA Cannabis Caucus with Cova
By Gary Cohen on Sep 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM
At Cova, we believe it’s paramount for new and existing cannabis entrepreneurs to connect and network with key industry leaders and peers during events in their region and across the nation. That’s why we’re the premier sponsor of the National Cannabis Industry Association’s final Can …
4 Key Metrics to Track at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on Sep 27, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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 Sep 11, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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 Sep 1, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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 Aug 25, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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 …
Key Advantages of Using a Cannabis Dispensary POS Software
By Gary Cohen on May 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Opening a marijuana dispensary is a task to be proud of, as any business is a labor of love and takes passion and persistence. You’ve probably spent endless hours creating your marketing plan, hiring an awesome team, and even installing creative signage. But when it comes to the day-t …
California's Proposition 64: Compliance is Key!
By Gary Cohen on May 22, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Proposition 64 passed in November and ever since Californians have been anticipating how it will change the cannabis ecosystem. While we are still early in implementation, and many questions remain, there’s no question there will be a BIG change for cannabis businesses: big change.
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?
By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And while running a dispensary is no small task, for cannabis enthusiasts, it can be a highly rewarding endeavor.