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It's difficult to find unbiased information about cannabis Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. How do you know which options to choose and which features are important? Unlike most other industries, there are limited choices for cannabis retail POS software and hardware because of reporting and compliance requirements. In this guide we take a look at the most popular providers, which features to consider, and what you can expect to pay. Tips for Choosing a Cannabis POS system To find the ideal POS, retailers should first consider compliance, integrations, and support: Compliance: Colorado dispensaries and delivery services require a POS system that integrates with Metrc. In addition, medical dispensaries will need a system that is HIPPA and MED compliant.Integrations: Decide which integrations are most important (weedmaps, ecommerce software, delivery apps, etc) and use…

When it comes to promoting your marijuana products and brands online, you need to think outside the box. Great content and expressive storytelling can take you a long way but nothing compares with the value of videos for engaging with the audience. A video strategy, therefore, is the best thing you can invest in for taking your marijuana marketing plan to the next level. But running an effective video strategy is more than creating and uploading random videos because this approach wouldn’t get you the results you expect. Rather, you should follow a clear plan of action that has the potential to drive engagement, education, and awareness. Here are some smart ideas that can help you create a winning video marketing strategy. Follow the target audience The secret to creating…

Creating a dispensary standard operating procedure PDF probably isn’t at the top of your mind, especially when you’re focused on the day-to-day responsibilities of running your business. After all, when most people hear the term “standard operating procedure”, or SOP, they often think about major corporations that have hundreds or thousands of employees. Dispensary Standard Operating Procedure PDFs - Why Have Them? No matter the size or age of your dispensary, creating a SOP can prove invaluable to your business. SOPs can boost teamwork, efficiency, internal communications, and also your sales. This is because you can include things such as customer interaction guidelines, sections for newly implemented laws and regulations, and have detailed instructions for your employees to handle all operations from day to night. Do your budtenders know what…