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Is it Time to Open a Dispensary Drive-Thru?

Forced to adapt to new social distancing protocols by COVID-19 / coronavirus, some cannabis dispensaries are turning to drive-thrus as a solution. Are they a temporary fix or the wave of the future? Cannabis and Coronavirus: 20th-Century Solution to a Modern Problem The drive-thru as we know it dates to 1930 when the Grand National […]
2 days ago
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Facing a Business Slump? Prep for the Future.

Often, we’re racing on a hamster wheel trying to just take care of the things that will get us through the day or the next day. When sales are fast, it can hard to keep up with smaller tasks and maintenance. With the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 forcing many of us to slow down, it’s […]
3 days ago
COVID-19 Update Dispensaries Increasingly Seen as Essential Service Providers

COVID-19 Update: Dispensaries Seen as Essential Service Providers

As the global COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic unfolds in real-time and at lightning speed, official policy is proving to be something of a moving target. But after an unprecedented statewide shelter in place order, California’s two largest population centers—Los Angeles and the Bay Area—have recognized cannabis dispensaries as essential businesses. Elsewhere, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, […]
5 days ago
Cannabis Update Ontario Sales Rise in Face of Coronavirus

Cannabis Update: Ontario Sales Rise in Face of Coronavirus

For those of us who keep an eye on the cannabis industry, one of the major questions of the moment is: Will the global coronavirus pandemic help or hurt cannabis sales? As of mid-March, it’s far too early to offer a definitive answer. But if the examples of some Canadian provinces are any guide, things […]
1 week ago
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Dispensaries, Safety and Social Distancing: Staying Open During COVID-19

If the impact of the COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic is still very much an open question, one thing isn’t in doubt: Demand for cannabis is surging. According to cannabis-focused news outlets including Marijuana Business Daily and Ganjapreneur, sales in most legal North American markets have seen dramatic increases in sales over the last week. Whether […]
1 week ago
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Is Your Dispensary Appealing to Seniors?

A new study puts the official stamp on what dispensary operators have known for years: That senior citizens are the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users. That’s great news, on so many levels, though it may seem to be on the more surprising cannabis trends. It suggests that long-held taboos around cannabis are breaking down—that even […]
2 weeks ago
Rock 420 This Year—All Month Long

Rock 420 This Year—All Month Long

It’s 2020—which means that 420 lasts a glorious 30 days. If you aren’t planning on taking advantage of this fun fact, then prepare to lose some sales to the competition. Here’s the thing: a month of 420 is novel, and it won’t happen again for another hundred years. Take advantage of the timing and invest […]
2 weeks ago
Where Will Cannabis Be on the Ballot this November

Where Will Cannabis Be on the Ballot this November?

If you thought 2016 was a big year for cannabis, 2020 is shaping up to be equally pivotal. As of late February 2020, a multitude of ballot measures—and, perhaps more indicative of future trends—legislative actions may come into play come November. While it’s far too early to make predictions, we can say this: This election […]
2 weeks ago
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How Mobile Ads and Geofencing Can Get You More Sales

Geofencing has emerged as an effective tool for location-based mobile advertising. By targeting customers in specific geographic areas, mobile marketing messages can be fine-tuned to be more relevant—and more effective. In turn, this leads to higher-quality leads, higher conversion rates, and more efficient ad spending. And that all boils down to more sales. While the […]
3 weeks ago
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Opening a Dispensary? Don’t Do Without These 4 Essential Hires

You’ve built a strong business plan, scored a prime location, forged relationships with growers and producers and suppliers. But as you get ready to open a dispensary, you’ll recognize that where the rubber truly meets the road is your staff. They’re the first human point of contact between your customers and your business, and that […]
4 weeks ago