How to Transition Your Dispensary From Med to Rec in Montana & New Mexico
By Gary Cohen on Apr 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In the United States, most states first tend to legalize medical marijuana before making cannabis legal for recreational use. Montana and New Mexico followed the trend by making adult-use cannabis legal recently in 2022. It is a massive opportunity for existing dispensaries to tap int …
How to Reduce Cannabis Inventory Loss with FIFO & Shelf Life Management
By Faai Steuer on Apr 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In the cannabis industry, where products are highly perishable, inventory losses eat up profits, and out-of-stock products impact customer experience. If your inventory is too low, you may not be able to meet demand, and too much stock can lead to significant waste if not sold off bef …
5 Tips to Avoid Cannabis Violations and Keep Your Dispensary Compliant
By Faai Steuer on Mar 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis Compliance is one thing every dispensary must be aware of, as violations can cost you dearly. Adhering to compliance not only secures you the legal right to operate a cannabis business but also helps avoid fines and penalties. Infringement of any federal or state regulations …
How to Open and Manage a Cannabis Dispensary in California
By Faai Steuer on Mar 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Since the early days of legalization, California has been a pioneer of the cannabis industry. Today, the California cannabis market is one of the largest and hosts a diverse range of successful entrepreneurs and intelligent consumers alike. However, as consumer behavior is changing fa …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Michigan
By Faai Steuer on Jan 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Michigan was the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, officially opening the door for medical and recreational marijuana retail sales in late 2018. Managed by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), the MI cannabis dispensary laws outline all regulations for pros …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New Mexico
By Gary Cohen on Jan 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In June of 2021, New Mexico joined the growing list of American states to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis, opening doors for a thriving local market. The Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) established New Mexico dispensary and cannabis laws and assigned regulatory responsibilities …
How to Legally Market your Cannabis Dispensary on Social Media
By Faai Steuer on Nov 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Although cannabis retail has been legal in Canada for over 3 years now, and more than one-third of American states have legalized it for recreational use, social media marketing can still be quite challenging for cannabis dispensaries. As regulations constantly change, it’s difficult …
Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures - A Cannabis Retailer’s Guide to SOPs
By Faai Steuer on May 12, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are the documents and processes that keep companies compliant, efficient, and profitable. Yet many cannabis companies neglect to take full advantage of forward-thinking SOPs, leaving their documentation at the bare minimum required by regulators.