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Key Advantages of Using a Cannabis Dispensary POS Software

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

Opening a marijuana dispensary is a task to be proud of, as any business is a labor of love and takes passion and persistence. You’ve probably spent endless hours creating your marketing plan, hiring an awesome team, and even installing creative signage. But when it comes to the day-t …

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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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Topics: HR & Budtending

California's Proposition 64: Compliance is Key!

By Gary Cohen on May 22, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Proposition 64 passed in November and ever since Californians have been anticipating how it will change the cannabis ecosystem. While we are still early in implementation, and many questions remain, there’s no question there will be a BIG change for cannabis businesses: big change.

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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?

By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM

They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And while running a dispensary is no small task, for cannabis enthusiasts, it can be a highly rewarding endeavor.

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5 Creative Cannabis Dispensary Promotions for 4/20

By Gary Cohen on Apr 23, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Now that the festivities are coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the creative promotions and celebrations held at cannabis dispensaries across the country. As I’d thought, there was a lot of action this week, but many dispensaries stood out among the rest and exceeded my 4/20 …

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Topics: Marketing

How to Stand Out at Your Dispensary on 420

By Faai Steuer on Apr 19, 2017 12:00:00 AM

4/20 is all about breaking through the noise. Lots of people, activity, and anticipation naturally means a ton of competition to get noticed. But you don’t need to spend thousands to play in this park. Dispensary customers aren’t looking for champagne and a red carpet – all they want …

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Topics: Marketing

How to Improve Cannabis Product Photography at Your Dispensary

By Faai Steuer on Apr 14, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Let’s face it – we live in a world that’s dominated by imagery, and anything less than stellar will fall by the wayside pretty quickly. Why is this important to you? Because what you put out in the world is an aesthetic representation of your brand. No matter how great your product is …

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Topics: Marketing

Generational Cannabis Marketing: Tips to Reach Baby Boomers

By Faai Steuer on Apr 11, 2017 12:00:00 AM

As a dispensary owner, you cater to a variety of customers all with varying needs and reasons for using marijuana. Some may use it recreationally while others like the baby boomer generation who enjoyed that occasional pre-roll in their 20s are now turning to cannabis as a way to alle …

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Topics: Marketing

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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Topics: HR & Budtending

Innovative Funding Solutions for Cannabis Dispensaries

By Faai Steuer on Mar 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Since its inception, funding and banking have been the biggest logistical problems surrounding the legal marijuana industry in the U.S. In a nutshell, for marijuana entrepreneurs, gaining business funding for their endeavors is painstakingly difficult compared to those in other sector …

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Topics: Operations