Cannabusiness technology has grown and evolved in many exciting ways throughout the lifespan of this young industry. New developments in cannabis POS systems and integrated digital tools have opened up greater access to cannabis products than ever before. Michael Caruso, Director of Implementation at Dutchie, has been in the industry for 13 years. In that time, he’s seen an increasing number of dispensary operators embrace these new technologies. But, in his experience, these developments can also be overwhelming to navigate, especially for those in newly emerged markets.  Read on to lea ..read more

Payment processing in the cannabis industry poses a distinct challenge. The lack of federal legalization — and lack of participation from major payment networks — prevents the acceptance of debit or credit cards for cannabis payments. That said, cannabusinesses are not limited to cash as the only accepted form of payment. According to Doug Rodewald, Head of Payments at Dutchie, there are a number of digital payment options available that not only protect your compliance, but also help streamline the payment process for a better customer experience. Read on to learn more about the challenges ..read more

When preparing your cannabis application, the more details you include, the better chance you have of winning the license. Writing detailed plans and procedures for your business shows that you understand how electronic tracking systems, cannabis POS systems, and other tools operate and how you’re required to use them – which can impress the powers that be who are in charge of awarding your license. With that in mind, the cannabis consulting team at Higher Yields Consulting recommends that you choose your tech stack during the early stages of planning your business and preparing your applicati ..read more

When choosing an e-commerce tool for your dispensary, you want to ensure that tool will prevent any compliance issues with your online listings, sales, or tracking of products back to the cannabis processor or cultivation.  Unfortunately, some cannabis technology systems don’t communicate well with the e-commerce platform. As a result, information like strain, THC content, or medical-only designations don’t always show up for online shoppers. This can cost sales and put your dispensary out of compliance with state regulations — a problem we’ve seen plague cannabusinesses all too often. T ..read more

If you’re considering retrofitting your cultivation facility with LED cannabis grow lights, there are a few considerations you should address first to ensure the retrofit brings you closer to achieving your overall business goals.  When done right, retrofitting your lighting system can help you increase efficiency, ROI, and yield. But before you start, it’s important to understand what, exactly, you want the retrofit to accomplish for your cannabusiness. Then you can plan and implement your retrofit project accordingly.  Read on to learn more about how to retrofit your cultivation f ..read more

Retrofitting your cannabis cultivation with LED grow lights to replace the older High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights is advantageous for many reasons. Not only does it save on long-term costs and give you greater control over your environment, but it also helps future-proof your grow as lighting technology continues to advance. Despite the advantages, however, many growers hold back from upgrading to LED technology, often because of myths or misconceptions about retrofitting their cultivation facility.  Read on to learn more about the benefits of switching from HPS to LED grow lights and c ..read more

The ecosystem of a cannabis grow room requires a delicate balance between air quality and flow, lighting, humidity, heat, and other environmental factors. An air quality tester can help you maintain the air quality piece of the overall system, but it must be built into your cultivation design from the very beginning. However, even if you factor air quality into your cultivation system from the start, you can still run into serious problems if your air quality solution isn’t tailored specifically to the cannabis industry and your unique facility. Read on to learn more about how the components ..read more

Cannabis growers are often exposed to a variety of pollutants in the air, ranging from irritating to life-threatening. A commercial air purifier can help mitigate the risk of harmful effects from these pollutants — but only if you understand exactly what kinds of pollutants you’re dealing with. We recently sat down with our friends at Byers Scientific to discuss some of the most common air quality hazards cannabis growers are exposed to and learn what to do about them.  Here’s what you need to know about potential airborne hazards in cannabis grow rooms, as well as how to mitigate health ..read more

Cannabis extraction facilities have a lot of potential for growth and profitability, but it’s easy for the whole operation to get bogged down in the preprocessing stage. Small preprocessing mistakes can create frustrating bottlenecks, compliance issues that cause product to be rejected entirely, and plenty of excess costs. Before cannabis plants go into the extraction process, a lot of work needs to be done to get the highest-quality yields. Streamlining your preprocessing procedures with the right technology and people will help you keep your cannabusiness compliant and efficient as you scal ..read more

For indoor growing, air quality and filtration is critical. Without sufficient air quality controls, airborne pathogens can harm both your crop and your workers’ health, stunting your growth and potentially damaging your brand reputation as well. The right air filtration technology can eliminate harmful pathogens from your indoor cultivation while also minimizing energy consumption. This promotes sustainability, plant and human health, and greater quality cannabis production overall.  Read on to learn more about the importance of plant health and pathogen control, especially for indoor g ..read more