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5 Ways to Grow your Cannabis Retail Business During Covid-19

By Faai Steuer on Dec 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM

The Covid-19 pandemic has already rewritten the rules of retail, and cannabis businesses must adapt as well to keep afloat and rise above the competition in these strange times. The legal cannabis industry has not been around for long, and many budding entrepreneurs may be dissuaded b …

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12 Inspiring Cannabis Retail Instagram Accounts to Follow

By Faai Steuer on May 6, 2020 12:00:00 AM

Instagram has exploded as an essential social media tool that can help you promote your brand and keep you connected to companies that offer the latest tech trends and industry insights your business needs to stay fresh.

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Infographic:  420 Sales Numbers Reveal the Impact of Covid-19 on Cannabis Retail

By Dayna Van Buskirk on Apr 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM

This year was always going to be a 4/20 to remember. Prior to the global pandemic, that was for very different reasons. 2020 promised a whole month of 4/20, extended celebrations, and hopefully record sales. Things were looking good for cannabis retail.

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5 Cannabis Consultants in Missouri You Should Know

By Faai Steuer on Feb 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM

As Missouri marches toward the start of medical marijuana sales this spring, anticipation is building among the state’s thousands of registered patients. And if you’re among the 192 business owners who were awarded a dispensary license in January — or if you’re waiting for the next ap …

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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.

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7 New Year’s Resolutions for Cannabis Retail Business Success

By Faai Steuer on Dec 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM

With just a couple of weeks remaining on the 2019 calendar, it’s time to start putting plans in place for 2020. And just as many people make New Year’s resolutions in their personal lives, it’s equally important to identify business goals — and resolve to take the actions necessary to …

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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 …

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Metrc: How to Stay Ahead and Maximize Efficiency (NCIA Webinar)

By Dave Emmett on Sep 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Metrc is the cannabis traceability system of choice for a growing majority of legalized states, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Nevada.

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Congratulations to Ontario's Cannabis Retail Lottery Winners

By Dayna Van Buskirk on Aug 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) yesterday selected and today announced the winners of the second cannabis retail license lottery. These 42 retailers have been notified and will now have until August 28 to officially apply, submit fees, and demonstrate the have secu …

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A Complete Guide to Cannabis Retail in Los Angeles

By Lauren Estevez, Esq. on Aug 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Los Angeles is a city with over 4 million people and is the world’s largest cannabis market with 187 licensed retailers. In addition to being the world's largest cannabis market, the city has one of the most complex cannabis licensing systems in California, which is outlined below.

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