How to Apply and Win a Dispensary License in Missouri (Free Guide Inside)
By Gary Cohen on Jul 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Medical cannabis legalization is sweeping through states some onlookers never thought possible. Missouri, a state that many cannabis activists never saw as a fertile ground for legalization, is turning the lights on a medical marijuana program in a few short months -- a true testament …
3 Things You Need to Know About Canada’s $2.7B Cannabis Edible Market
By Devin Pacholik on Jul 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Canadians will soon be able to legally purchase edible and drinkable cannabis, concentrates, and topical products. Retailers can expect cannabis edibles and new product options to be available in Canada as soon as mid-December, following legal approval on October 17. After that day, c …
4 Things You’ll Learn When You Attend Cova’s Seminars in Michigan & Missouri
By Faai Steuer on Jun 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM
When a new cannabis market opens like Missouri and Michigan, there’s always a mix of excitement and trepidation for entrepreneurs. The complex legalities of any cannabis market can feel intimidating and, as a result, many people interested in opening a dispensary never make it past th …
How to Succeed in Oklahoma's Medical Cannabis Market
By Dayna Van Buskirk on May 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Voters in Oklahoma pushed forward a medical marijuana bill in June 2018. Thanks to business and patient-friendly Oklahoma marijuana regulations, a massive cannabis industry is building. For owners of cannabis dispensaries in Oklahoma, that means stiff competition. So how do you succee …
10 Need-to-Knows Before Leasing Dispensary Property
By Gary Cohen on Apr 30, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Signing a property lease for a cannabis retail location is a major investment and business decision. Don't take it lightly! There are a few strategic choices you should carefully review and make sure you have fully considered before you commit.
Infographic: 420 Sales Numbers Show Record Highs in 2019
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Apr 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The past year has been huge for cannabis retail, and it’s all been leading to this day. The first 420 since Canada legalized cannabis. The first 420 in five years to fall on a weekend. We knew it would be huge, and the numbers did not disappoint. Once again, there were no major techni …
5 Tax Tips for Cannabis Retail Businesses
By Gary Cohen on Apr 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Americans are gearing up for Tax Day, a day that always seems to come too soon. This time of year is a stressful season for most business owners, but for cannabis businesses, taxes are even more migraine-inducing. The federally illegal industry still attracts a keen eye from the IRS, …
6 Cannabis Industry News Sites Retailers Should Be Reading Right Now
By Faai Steuer on Feb 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Part of what makes the legal cannabis industry so exciting is its volatility. Individuals and companies working to establish their cannabis businesses learn quickly to brace themselves for the evolving landscape of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. To be in the best …
8 Cannabis Industry Events Retailers Must Attend in 2019
By Faai Steuer on Feb 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Building a business in one of the fastest growing industries in North America can be as volatile as it is exciting. Things are moving so quickly that trying to keep up with everything from industry news and market trends, to evolving regulations and the cannabis industry’s top movers …
10 Awesome Instagram Accounts for Cannabis Retailers to Follow Right Now
By Faai Steuer on Jan 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Although laws within the states restrict the ways that marijuana dispensaries can advertise their product, Instagram has proven to be an important hub for those who have an appreciation for the cannabis plant to gather.