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3 Parties You Can't Miss at MJBizCon

By Faai Steuer on Nov 3, 2017 12:00:00 AM

MJBizCon is one of the cannabis industry highlights of the year. After all, where else can you make huge strides in your professional life and rub elbows with thousands of people who share the same passion for cannabis as you?

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Cannabis POS Compliance, Scalability & Reliability is a Must

By Gary Cohen on Oct 31, 2017 12:00:00 AM

At Cova, we know retail technology. In fact, we are apart of iQmetrix, a software company that’s 450 people strong with 19,000 stores in North America that depend on our technical strength and reliability to handle over 3 billion transactions a year. Yep, you heard us right. 3 billion …

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3 Reasons You Don't Want to Miss Us at MJBizCon

By Faai Steuer on Oct 27, 2017 12:00:00 AM

With only a few weeks left until MJBizCon takes place in Las Vegas, we're sharing 3 reasons for you to book a personalized booth tour with Cova.

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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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Topics: HR & Budtending

3 Reasons to Attend the NCIA Cannabis Caucus with Cova

By Gary Cohen on Sep 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM

At Cova, we believe it’s paramount for new and existing cannabis entrepreneurs to connect and network with key industry leaders and peers during events in their region and across the nation. That’s why we’re the premier sponsor of the National Cannabis Industry Association’s final Can …

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4 Key Metrics to Track at Your Cannabis Retail Operation

By Gary Cohen on Sep 27, 2017 12:00:00 AM

One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is making the right strategic decisions – a cannabis dispensary is no different than any other organization in that regard. However, in order to make the right calls, you need to ensure that you are in possession of al …

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Topics: Operations

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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10 Women-Owned And Operated Cannabis Brands You Should Know

By Faai Steuer on Sep 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM

The cannabis movement is shifting quickly, and more and more people are finding this industry to be commonplace in cities around North America. There are a plethora of individuals who are passionate about marijuana, and among these, there are a fair amount of empowered women who are l …

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Cannabis Dispensary Loyalty Programs 101

By Faai Steuer on Sep 5, 2017 12:00:00 AM

As more cannabis dispensaries open, it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out. Competition is inevitable. If your cannabis retail operation wants to make it in the long run, you have to provide customers with exceptional experiences.

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Topics: Marketing

4 Reports Critical to Cannabis Retail Success

By Gary Cohen on Sep 1, 2017 12:00:00 AM

As the cannabis industry begins its journey from black market enterprise to a (relatively) respected retail product, it will find that it is now better able to utilize some of the more impressive benefits big data has been delivering to the traditional retail sector for years. Today w …

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Topics: Operations