Most businesses in the cannabis industry have huge opportunities, but with those opportunities come some very unique challenges. The effective management of these challenges can really make or break a business. A critical piece of managing a cannabis dispensary is to have a strong risk management strategy in place. Security Measures In this article, we […]
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Business, Startups
Social Media for Cannabis: A How-To Guide Our first cannabis-related Instagram account was a hit. In less than a month, we were celebrating more than 1,000 followers and daily website referrals in the triple digits. But we weren’t surprised—there was great imagery, engaging content, and a large demographic of highly interested consumers at our disposal,
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Direct Cannabis Network had the opportunity to sit down and share in a conversation with Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova, a technology company focused on point-of-sale [POS for short], touchscreen menus and digital signage solutions for the cannabis industry. As more businesses and consumers flood both the recreational and medicinal cannabis markets, dispensaries and brands
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Industry
About Weedmaps Weedmaps, announced the launch of WM Exchange, a digital marketplace where licensed cannabis brands, distributors and retailers can safely and efficiently buy and sell cannabis products. Weedmaps is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry. There suite of cloud-based software and data solutions include point of sale, logistics and
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Startups
The cannabis industry continues to grow in remarkable ways with larger and more institutionalized players increasingly investing in new and promising companies. Of course, it is no secret that this influx of “big players” has been causing for concern among grass-root community members and policy advocates who worry about the adverse effects of generic commercialization.
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Business
We’ve all seen headlines or heard rumors about products being seized or returned because of pesticide and mold contamination or other issues. When issues like this arise, they cost the producer money. The cost is not only in the form of regulatory fines and lost product. It also extends to the reputation of the brand.
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Industry
Flourish Software evolved after a trip to California. Colton, Bennett and Juan Carlos as a team each bring in a strong background in supply chain and enterprise software and while in California they met with a team of experienced cannabis cultivators who were not only extremely impressed with their background but also expressed the serious
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Cultivation
This month on DCN Talks, Adelia sat down with Kimberly Simms of The Law Offices of Kimberly Simms to learn how Kimberly has been helping a business reach compliance and regulation standards, and how she got her start in the cannabis industry. Who is Kimberly Simms? Kimberly R. Simms earned her law degree from Thomas
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Industry
Meet Hunter, he comes from our friends at GrowersNetwork.org and shares his experiences and knowledge of what’s happening behind the scenes on the grower side of the cannabis industry. DCN: What obstacles have you faced in your journey? Hunter Wilson: Oh boy, what obstacles have I not faced? The biggest challenge thus far is starting
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Industry
Each week, DCN will curate a rundown of startup, tech, and innovation news in the cannabis industry for its new series, DCN Micro News. March 4th, 2019 Harvest One Acquires Delivra to Strengthen its Medical and Wellness Division Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: HVT, OTCQX: HRVOF – “Harvest One”) and Delivra Corp. (TSXV: DVA –
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