Boutique Cannabis Dispensary Grows Retail Business With Cova POS
By Faai Steuer on Sep 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM
After offering cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services exclusively for the first few months, Cloverdale Wellness Dispensary opened its doors for in-store shopping earlier this summer and is rapidly becoming the preferred cannabis retail store for the people of Sonoma County in …
5 Tips to Run a Successful Vertically-Integrated Cannabis Business
By Faai Steuer on Aug 23, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Establishing a vertically-integrated business is the goal of many cannabis entrepreneurs, but few are able to achieve it. In this highly regulated industry, a cannabis business owner must formulate a well-designed business plan to ensure the success of all verticals. Pincanna is a ren …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on Aug 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis dispensary operations are a wealth of lucrative data insights that can help optimize operations and increase profitability. Most business data is readily available via your cannabis POS system, but very few dispensaries use it to improve decision-making. Data analytics, if do …
Ontario Cannabis Retail Compliance Explained and Myths Busted (AGCO Q&A)
By Faai Steuer on Aug 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The cannabis retail industry has been growing fast in Ontario, and stores are opening up left, right, and center. Ontario is yet to catch up with Alberta, which has the highest number of stores per capita- but as new regulations are released, cannabis retail store owners must keep ada …
Key Takeaways From Recent Amendments to Illinois Cannabis Regulations 2021
By Gary Cohen on Jul 29, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis became legal for recreational consumption in Illinois from Jan 1, 2020. But the implementation of various programs directed towards developing a robust and fair cannabis industry has been marred by delays. The pandemic certainly impacted the whole process, but there has also …
Canada’s Best Cannabis Retail POS Helps Canvas Strive For Excellence
By Faai Steuer on Jul 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Canvas Cannabis Founder and CEO, Helene Vassos, is no stranger to being the first of many things. She was preparing to retire from a rewarding career of over 30 years in the non-profit healthcare sector when she decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and open the first woman- …
7 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Gary Cohen on Jul 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis retail is evolving at different speeds across North America. While some states have mature, competitive markets, others are just opening their doors—meaning timelines, regulations, and best practices can vary widely. With no universal playbook, many new dispensaries are learn …
California’s Leading Wellness Dispensary Keeps Operations Compliant with Cova
By Faai Steuer on Jul 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM
DM Compassion Center in California is a vertically integrated cannabis company that has garnered a loyal clientele over the past 3 years with its craft cannabis products and exceptional customer service. When California legalized marijuana for recreational use and started awarding lic …
A Quick Start Guide to Cannabis Social Equity Programs in CA, CO & MI
By Faai Steuer on Jul 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The cannabis industry has had a long-troubled history of inequality, and we all are aware that the war on drugs disproportionately impacted communities of color and other minorities. Today, the legal cannabis industry is thriving, but it certainly has a diversity problem. As states li …
How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Program in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on Jun 28, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and has compelled cannabis retailers to adapt swiftly to changing consumer behavior. Most regulatory authorities have also gradually realized that they must allow convenient ways of purchasing and selling cannabis to ensure the succe …