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It's important to build your dispensary staffing plan before launch. Here are the six dispensary jobs to hire for, when to hire them, and how to onboard fast.
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It's important to build your dispensary staffing plan before launch. Here are the six dispensary jobs to hire for, when to hire them, and how to onboard fast.
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From license to launch — here's the dispensary tech stack first-time owners need before their first sale, plus what to add in the first 90 days.
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Run a smarter 420 retro and stronger 420 sales reporting. Track 7 metrics—revenue, AOV, labor-to-sales, retention—to grow dispensary performance.
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KayaPush is Back in the Spotlight at The Emjays: Nominated Again for 2025
The Emjays International Cannabis Awards at MJBizCon celebrate innovation, excellence, and community across the cannabis industry — check out 2025's nominees.
Cannabis Industry
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Consumption Lounges Are Now Open in New Jersey
New Jersey’s first cannabis lounges are open. See where they are, what rules apply, and how many may launch by year’s end in the growing NJ cannabis market. 
Emerging Markets
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Budtender Spotlight: August Recap
Four dispensary employees, from budtenders to managers, are highlighted for their exceptional customer service, willingness to help, and innovation.
Cannabis Industry
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Cannabis Rescheduling Back on the Table: 2025 Update
Cannabis rescheduling gains momentum as Trump signals a possible move to Schedule III, potentially transforming the industry and reigniting national debate.
Cannabis Laws
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Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: 7 Cost-Saving Strategies for Dispensaries
Learn 7 practical, cannabis-specific strategies to reduce cannabis retail expenses and improve dispensary profit margins — without skimping on quality.
Dispensary Business Owners
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Higher Taxes, Lower Sales: California’s Cannabis Crisis
California cannabis tax increase July 2025: Excise tax rises to 19%, straining legal businesses, raising prices, and pushing buyers to the black market.
Cannabis Industry
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From Lottery to Launch: Inside Minnesota’s Cannabis Rollout
Minnesota’s cannabis licensing rollout is underway. Learn which businesses were awarded licenses, what comes next, and when stores will open to consumers.
Cannabis Industry
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How to Staff Your Minnesota Dispensary
Learn how to staff your Minnesota dispensary right. Learn how to hire, train, and manage a compliant cannabis team with smart tools and proven strategies.
Dispensary Labor Management
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Budtender Spotlight: July Recap
Four dispensary budtenders are highlighted for their exceptional customer service, willingness to help their team, integrity, and positive attitude.
Cannabis Industry

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