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Top 5 FAQs About METRC Compliance and Reporting in Oklahoma

By Faai Steuer on Mar 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM

The METRC compliance system is finally being implemented in Oklahoma and will replace mandatory OMMA monthly reporting for medical marijuana dispensaries from May 26, 2022. Oklahoma dispensary owners have less than 3 months left to comply with new OMMA reporting requirements and sync …

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A Dispensary's Guide to Making 420 Your Best Business Day in 2021

By Faai Steuer on Mar 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Cannabis enthusiasts and advocates worldwide will be lighting up in appreciation of marijuana on April 20, and although 420 will still be quite different in 2021 because of the pandemic, it is certain that celebrations will be burning brighter in states where recreational use is legal …

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How to Run a Compliant Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oklahoma

By Gary Cohen on Mar 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Over more than a year after voters in Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis, one in 13 adult residents has a patient card. Oklahoma has the highest number of per-capita dispensaries among medical marijuana states in the US, with 56 medical marijuana dispensaries per 100,000 residents. W …

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How to Start Selling Gift Cards at Your Cannabis Dispensary

By Faai Steuer on Mar 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Implementing a cannabis gift card program is a great way to increase brand recognition and an opportunity to generate new customers for your marijuana dispensary. Research has shown that if these small pieces of plastic are incorporated strategically into your cannabis business operat …

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7 Ways to Make Your Cannabis Retail Business More Profitable

By Faai Steuer on Feb 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Ask any profitable cannabis retail owner what it takes to succeed and they’ll tell you: You’ve got to have a flow of customers regularly purchasing products. And in this day and age, in-store sales alone won’t cut it. In today’s environment, you need an omnichannel sales strategy that …

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5 Ways to Enhance Cannabis Dispensary Customer Experience

By Faai Steuer on Feb 5, 2021 12:00:00 AM

The Covid19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and is compelling retailers to adapt swiftly to these changing times. But the cannabis industry is relatively new to the retail game, which gives you more room for innovation and opportunities to create a fundamentally radica …

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Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Marijuana Dispensaries in Oklahoma

By Dave Emmett on Jan 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM

As a licensed medical marijuana dispensary owner in Oklahoma, you probably have questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc, the state’s recently chosen cannabis traceability system. OMMA announced a contract with America’s largest cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company, Me …

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Why You Need a Cannabis Industry-Specific Retail POS System

By Faai Steuer on Jan 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM

New marijuana dispensary owners often have to juggle a baffling amount of different considerations when trying to establish a cannabis retail business. Legal regulations, compliance issues, supply infrastructure, marketing, and managing inventory are just a few of the things you have …

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