Archives of #Cannabis

dispensary drive-thru

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
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, […]
4 days ago
cannabis trends

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

Dispensary How-To: How to Nail the Best Practices of the Press Release

Press releases are as old as the media, but that doesn’t mean they’re yesterday’s news. Getting your dispensary written about is one of the most powerful tactics in your toolkit, with the potential to grant you powerful visibility, authority, and often great word-of-mouth all at the same time. And here’s a little secret: They’re easier […]
2 months ago
budtender training dispensary

Dispensary Basics: Proper Budtender Training

One of the most important aspects of managing any dispensary is ensuring your staff is knowledgeable and efficient. More than anything else, the staff you hire will make an impression on customers and represent your brand with every action they take. While standards for training dispensary staff are still being developed, there are principles that every […]
8 months ago
dispensary website design

5 Things Your Dispensary Website Must Have

So you’ve been lucky enough to secure a permit for a dispensary. You’ve gone through the process of finding a space, establishing a supply chain, and figuring out your business model. Maybe you’ve even already opened your doors! Because so many consumers spend so much of their time online, though, it’s important that you pay […]
12 months ago
cannabis e-commerce

Maximize Your Sales with a Dispensary E-Commerce Platform

Michigan medical cannabis is easier to get thanks to new laws allowing for delivery. To make the most of this, Michigan medical cannabis dispensaries—aka provisioning centers—must put in place dispensary e-commerce and delivery solutions. While ordering medical cannabis isn’t quite as easy as ordering pizza—you still need a doctor’s recommendation, for example—it’s a great way […]
1 year ago