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In September, outstanding budtenders across North America were nominated by their peers and managers as top-performing budtenders — check out the four winners.
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In September, outstanding budtenders across North America were nominated by their peers and managers as top-performing budtenders — check out the four winners.
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California paused its cannabis excise tax hike until 2028. Learn what it means for cannabis businesses and how to boost profits before rates rise again.
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The Emjays International Cannabis Awards at MJBizCon celebrate innovation, excellence, and community across the cannabis industry — check out 2025's nominees.
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How to Open a California Dispensary in 2023
Interested in opening a business within the California cannabis industry? Discover how you can launch your own successful dispensary in the Golden State.
How To Open A Dispensary
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The Cannabis Frontier: Advice from New York Dispensary Owners
Explore the cannabis industry's evolution in New York through the experiences of new dispensary owners and operators. Get top advice from dispensary owners now.
Dispensary Business Owners
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How to Improve Employee Productivity in Your Cannabis Dispensary
Employee productivity is strongly tied to your dispensary’s success. Here’s how you can improve employee productivity while ensuring your employees feel valued.
Dispensary Labor Management
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The 3-Step People-First Strategy for Cultivating Growth
Your dispensary's most valuable asset is your people. Learn the proven 3-step people strategy that fosters growth, boosts profits, and increases retention.
Dispensary Business Owners
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75 Cannabis Industry Stats You Need to Know for 2024
Discover 75 essential stats for launching a successful cannabis dispensary. From market growth to compliance, get the insights you need. Dive in now!
Cannabis Industry
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5 Tips to Make Your Cannabis Cafe Stand Out in California
In June 2023, California passed a bill that allows cannabis cafes to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks. Learn how to design and open your cannabis cafe.
How To Open A Dispensary
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Weeding Out the Best: 24 Must-Ask Budtender Interview Questions
Recruiting a team of budtenders can be challenging, so we compiled a list of 24 must-ask budtender interview questions so you can confidently hire the best!
Dispensary Hiring and Onboarding
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5 Steps to Launching a Rewarding Cannabis Loyalty Program
Dive into the world of cannabis loyalty programs and discover how customer loyalty programs can boost customer retention. Get started with these 5 steps.
Dispensary Marketing
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Breaking Down California Employment Laws for the Cannabis Industry
Keep your cannabis business compliant with our 2023 guide to California employment laws. From meal breaks to security requirements, we break it all down.
Cannabis Laws

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