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Dispensary Manager Job Description: 5 Key Responsibilities

By Faai Steuer on Apr 5, 2018 12:00:00 AM

If you’re getting ready to launch your cannabis retail operation or are expanding into a new location, you know there’s a lot involved with the process. Between state licensing, local approval, finding a location and preparing it for business, there’s a lot on your plate.

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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 …

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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 …

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How to Get a Budtender Job: 5 Crucial Application Inclusions

By Faai Steuer on Jun 28, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Trying to get a job in today’s economy is challenging enough, but trying to get hired in a niche industry can be an even taller task. When it comes to trying to get hired as a budtender, you might be surprised that it takes a little more preparation than your typical retail endeavor.

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Hiring Budtenders: How to Weed Out the Good From the Bad

By Faai Steuer on May 31, 2017 12:00:00 AM

There’s an old saying that says, a company is only as good as its people, and that seems to ring true whether you’re serving fast food or selling cars. Established industries know that they can’t afford to have staff members that can’t perform well, so how important must it be in a bu …

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11 Budtender Interview Questions Dispensaries Should Ask

By Faai Steuer on May 26, 2017 12:00:00 AM

A trustworthy and dependable set of dispensary staff is crucial for the success of any business, and the cannabis industry is no exception. While your profitability can come from other aspects of your dispensary, like a time-saving dispensary POS or an awesome marketing strategy, your …

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Traits Successful Budtenders Share

By Gary Cohen on Apr 3, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Marijuana dispensaries offer a unique experience to consumers, and as an owner, you should cater to these intricacies when building your budtending team. A budtender’s job is demanding, and often means extended one-on-one time with a variety of customers throughout the day, so selecti …

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Training for Medical Dispensary Employees: Are You on Par?

By Faai Steuer on Jan 13, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Medical Training for Medical Work? When you visit the pharmacist with a prescription, you receive the service and medical advice of a pharmacist in regards to your dosage and uses of your prescription medication to alleviate the symptoms of the medical condition to be treated. As you …

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