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How to Maximize Cannabis Retail Sales During the Holiday Season

By Faai Steuer on Dec 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The holiday season is here, and after over 2 years of lockdowns and whatnot, people are looking forward to being outdoors and making the most of the festivities in 2022. But is your cannabis dispensary prepared for the holiday rush? Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are equally …

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A Complete Guide to Cannabis Dispensary Security Systems

By Timothy Ware on Dec 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Cannabis dispensaries face higher internal and external theft risks than most other retailers. The product is small and valuable, and there is a known black market that can be accessed to turn stolen merchandise into cash. Cannabis regulatory authorities know this and therefore mandat …

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Congratulations to New York Cannabis Retail CAURD License Winners

By Faai Steuer on Nov 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Just a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday in November 2022, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management announced the approval of 36 CAURD licenses, giving New Yorkers more reasons to rejoice. More recently, New York's OCM awarded 99 new Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary lice …

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Top 4 Reasons Why Your Cannabis POS Must Support Offline Mode

By Dave Emmett on Nov 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM

A Cannabis POS and inventory management system relies on an internet connection to operate and accomplish tasks. From tendering a purchase while complying with purchase limits to integration with cannabis traceability reporting systems, a WiFI internet connection is an essential requi …

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What Is Cannabis Compliance? All You Need to Know

By Gary Cohen on Nov 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The cannabis industry is growing daily, and many business owners are considering opening a dispensary in the cannabis space. In the first half of 2022, the cannabis industry provided half a million full-time jobs, a 33% increase compared to 2021. Even the pandemic couldn't stop the sa …

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How to Promote Cannabis Edibles at Your Dispensary

By Faai Steuer on Nov 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Recreational cannabis edibles are becoming more accepted by society with each passing day. More and more people are curious about trying cannabis-infused foods. Local dispensaries all over the US have opted to sell such products to meet customer demand.

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The Best After-Parties to Attend at MJBizCon 2022

By Faai Steuer on Nov 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The sin city is ready to party with just over two weeks to go for the marijuana industry’s biggest event. Of course, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But with so many occasions to attend and only a few days at your disposal, you must also be strategic about having fun. If you've …

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Can Cannabis Dispensaries Use Traditional Banks?

By Gary Cohen on Oct 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM

If you're a dispensary business owner or thinking about opening one but don't know where to keep your money or make transactions, you're not alone. Since the cannabis industry is not federally legalized in the US, big and trusted banks refuse to let cannabis business owners open an ac …

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How to Nurture Dispensary Brand Ambassadors with Freebies

By Faai Steuer on Oct 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Giving your consumers something tangible to take home from your dispensary is a terrific way to encourage repeat business, increase customer lifetime value, and attract clients who will go above and beyond to become brand ambassadors. In this blog post, you’ll find some of our favorit …

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How to Prepare for MJBizCon 2022: Guide by Cova

By Faai Steuer on Oct 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The countdown to MJBizCon 2022 has begun. With less than a month to go for the legal cannabis industry’s largest tradeshow and networking event, we can hardly wait to be in Vegas from November 15 to 18, 2022. The cannabis industry is growing fast. As more states in the US legalize rec …

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