Posts by Aria Biswas

Cannabis delivery software like Meadow makes it easy to navigate regulatory changes in California

California Cannabis Delivery Trunk Sizes Increase to $10K

Cannabis regulations are changing again in California on January 1, 2023. Ensure your delivery business is up to speed on the new requirements
Make note of upcoming regulatory changes to trunk sizes and in-vehicle storage and ensure your team has new SOPs for handling valuable product.
Cannabis Delivery
Get creative with your cannabis marketing to encourage loyal customers to return to your dispensary more frequently and bring their friends

Boost Dispensary Sales and Customer Retention: Nurturing VIP Customers for Success

VIP dispensary customers are invaluable assets who should be taken care of properly if you want their continued support and patronage. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can show appreciation for these special guests without breaking the bank.
With a little effort, showing love for your loyal customers doesn't have to be hard!
Cannabis Marketing
Dennis Peron medical cannabis should not be taxed, Meadow's No Tax on Medical Cannabis advocacy

Sign Your Support for Meadow's "No Tax on Medicine" Campaign

The cannabis industry is seeking help in addressing California's inconsistent tax policies as it relates to medical cannabis patients.
We need your support.
Cannabis Industry Leadership
Meadow cannabis retail software being used by cannabis brands at the Hall of Flowers event in Santa Rosa

Three Reasons to Love Hall of Flowers

Hall of Flowers returns to Santa Rosa this May 3-4, 2023 with a new official after-party, an opportunity to pre-book meetings, plus all of the cannabis and community this event is known for.
Three reasons to love this quintessentially California cannabis event.
Cannabis Events and Culture
Paychex dropped your cannabis business? Check out Gusto for payroll and HR

Introducing Cannabis Payroll and HR from Gusto

Did your cannabis business lose services when Paychex stopped servicing the industry?
Introducing a new solution for cannabis payroll and HR services from fellow Y Combinator company, Gusto.
Cannabis Retail
Dispensary customer shopping on a kiosk at the Lemonnade Hip Hop museum

Grow Revenue with Self-Service Dispensary Kiosks

Self-service kiosks in retail stores are crucial to growing revenue as part of an omni-channel cannabis retail sales strategy.
Discover how self-service kiosks can be an important piece of this approach to make cannabis sales possible, everywhere.
Cannabis Retail
Emerald Cup cannabis community and farmers come together in Santa Rosa to celebrate Northern California's finest weed

3 Reasons to Love The Emerald Cup

The Emerald Cup is an annual event that celebrates cannabis in Santa Rosa, California. It is a competition that recognizes the best cannabis growers and producers in the state, arguably, the world.
Read why we love it and learn more about how to participate in the competition.
Cannabis Events and Culture
Ensure your taxes are properly structured within your cannabis POS system

Are You Prepared for California's New Excise Tax Calculation?

The excise tax calculation changed on January 1, 2023, from 26.25% of the wholesale cost to 15% of the retail sale price. Review these tax calculations to ensure you're set up for accurate tax collection and remittance.
Review how you're calculating your excise tax compounding, prices, and profit margin to take into account California's new excise tax structure.
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
January 1, 2023 the excise tax liability for California cannabis retailers is shifting

California Cannabis Regulatory Changes: Excise Tax Collection & Payment

On January 1, 2023, cannabis retailers will be responsible for collecting and paying the cannabis excise tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
Cannabis CPA Patrick Finnegan breaks down what this changing liability means and how to adjust your SOPs to ensure compliance and avoid audits.
Cannabis Compliance
MJBizCon Whitney Beattie Josephine & Billie's with David Hua, CEO and Co-Founder of Meadow

7 takeaways from MJBizCon 2022

Meadow had our first-ever booth at MJBizCon this year. We saw lots of familiar faces and made new friends, helping us gain a clearer picture of the landscape of cannabis and what's to come for the movement.
Read 7 takeaways from our CEO, gleaned from this year's show in Vegas.
Cannabis Events and Culture