Analyzing Hourly Reports at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Dave Emmett on May 8, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Ask any successful business owner and they’ll tell you: in order to make smart business decisions and improvements to your operation, you need an accurate assessment of how it's functioning. After all, how can you make an informed decision without any information?
How to Get an Annual Dispensary License in California
By Faai Steuer on May 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Keeping your doors open after the July 1 deadline should be a top priority at your cannabis retail operation. To ensure business runs as usual, you’ll need to apply for a permanent business permit with the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) through their online licensing system.
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.
Cannabis Retail License Application - California
By Gary Cohen on Mar 29, 2018 12:00:00 AM
When applying for a marijuana retail license in California, you are required to provide foundational business documents, operational procedures, and location details. In addition to these essentials, don’t forget to look over the caveats of the application process as they may apply to …
How to Reduce the 280E Burden at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on Mar 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM
It’s everybody’s favorite time of year again – tax time! Cue eye roll. Taxes are pretty much the bane of every business owner’s existence. But cannabis retailers carry a tax burden that is significantly more substantial than traditional retail businesses.
California Cannabis Retail License Application Do’s & Don’ts
By Faai Steuer on Feb 28, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Adult-use cannabis has been legal in California for a full two months. However, that doesn’t mean that you can legally purchase it – or establish a cannabis retail operation – anywhere in the state.
How to Create a Marijuana Pricing Strategy at Your Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on Jan 18, 2018 12:00:00 AM
One of the most difficult challenges dispensaries have to deal with is deciding exactly how to price their various cannabis products. Marijuana pricing strategy is influenced by a huge variety of factors; local population and demographics, competition of both black and white market ca …
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.
How to Make Your Dispensary a Destination
By Faai Steuer on Mar 14, 2017 12:00:00 AM
As a dispensary owner, becoming a destination might not be high on your list of priorities – but it’s definitely something you should be aware of. Consider the following: the year marijuana was legalized in Colorado, many travel sites saw a 75 percent increase in tourism to The Centen …
Dispensary Branding: Why and How It's Crucially Important
By Faai Steuer on Mar 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM
With the cannabis movement moving forward and the industry continuing to break sales records and tax revenues each year, more and more celebrities and companies are looking at the industry and wanting to get in.