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
Money Management: Cannabis Dispensary Cash Flow & Financing Strategies

Money Management: Cannabis Dispensary Cash Flow & Financing Strategies

With cannabis still banned at the federal level, the lack of access to traditional funding institutions for cannabis businesses has historically created challenges for managing cash flow.
In this Meadow webinar, the teams at Stronghold, ercTree & FundCanna discuss how dispensaries can get the money they need to run and grow their business via loans, employee retention credits as well as payment processing.
Cannabis Retail
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SEO Tips for Cannabis Dispensaries

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for cannabis dispensaries looking to increase their online visibility and attract new customers.
As the cannabis industry continues to expand, cannabis retail shops must stay ahead of the curve and utilize SEO tactics that will help them rise above the competition.
Cannabis Retail
Metrc integrated and user friendly POS system Meadow makes managing inventory simple

5 Reasons Your Dispensary Inventory is Inaccurate

Learn why your dispensary inventory is off and how to fix it with Meadow POS
Let's look at five of the most common reasons behind cannabis retail inventory inaccuracies and how they can easily be avoided with our user-friendly dispensary POS system.
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Manage inventory and review best practices with Meadow POS

Cannabis Inventory Management Tips for your Dispensary

Looking to streamline your inventory management process? Here are seven ways to help you stay organized and compliant.
Discover how our cannabis retail software can help you stay organized and compliant.
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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
Upgrade your cannabis retail point of sale system to Meadow

Building the Best Dispensary POS: New Tools & Features for 2023

Sell more cannabis with less work, using Meadow's connected cannabis retail, delivery, eCommerce, CRM, and marketing platform—designed to grow with you.
Read more about the biggest improvements and most recent product upgrades to our point of sale platform in the last year
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Compare cannabis dispensary POS systems including Meadow, Flowhub, Cova and more

Selecting the Right Cannabis Dispensary POS System for 2023

Running a successful dispensary in 2023 means having the right Point of Sale (POS) system and support team in place. The good news is that there are many options to choose from, but how can you know which one will best suit your store's needs?
Here we list out non-negotiable feature sets, questions to ask, and other considerations when selecting a cannabis POS system for your business so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
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Marketing tools to bring new customers into your dispensary

7 Proven Strategies to Bring New Customers into Your Dispensary

Are you looking to bring in more customers and patients through your doors? As the cannabis market continues to expand and become more competitive, dispensaries all over the country are struggling to find ways to stand out from the competition.
With the right strategies, however, it’s possible to bring in more customers and grow your dispensary business quickly and efficiently. Here are seven effective ways to do just that.
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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.
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