So in the continued name of helping cannabis businesses thrive, we’re taking a look at Portal42 software.

It has every feature a provisioning center needs, plus a lot of extras that will help make managing your cannabis business easier.

Portal42 even goes beyond software.

The Basics of Portal42 Cannabis Provisioning Software

Let’s be clear. There’s nothing basic about what Portal42 offers. That’s why 60% of dispensaries in Michigan are currently using it.

Portal42 is a Michigan-based software company that’s validated by METRC. So staying compliant is a breeze.

The software also makes online ordering a convenient option for your customers. This is great for pickup orders and even delivery.

As a cannabis business, offering delivery is a surefire way to increase your sales. Portal42 software can track and manage your entire delivery process.

Of course, the foundation of a successful business is amazing employees. Okay, there’s no software that can comb through the general population to find you those employees. But Portal42 software can help you manage them once you do find them.

Maximizing your marketing efforts is essential in any business. Portal42’s built-in CRM enables you to maximize those efforts when connecting with your clients/patients.

Plus, you want software that offers an in app wallet and texting, as well as a live menu that is able to provide inventory updates to your online store in real time. Portal42 has you covered.

Going beyond Software

Portal42’s full ERP solution goes beyond software.

They also provide full telephone services, firewall and networking solutions, and individual cloud-based servers.

And get this.

Portal42 even offers in-store furniture options such as flower display islands, in-store kiosks, and complete budtending stations.

Whether you have a large cannabis facility or are just starting out, their pricing is modeled to ensure you can enjoy every feature they offer without having to sacrifice a quality experience for your patients.

Final Thoughts

It’s clear the Portal42 is committed to the success of cannabis businesses.

They provide free onsite onboarding to make sure you and your team are completely comfortable at all times.

And for companies located in or near Michigan, Portal42 can provide support and training in person right at your facility.

They’re really the whole package. So schedule a demo today.

Get the Features You Expect

As a business owner, you don’t need to settle for subpar cannabis provisioning software.

Portal42 offers every feature you’ve come to expect – plus many extras you didn’t! And as the cannabis industry changes and needs shift, you can be sure they’ll keep offering more.

Effective software paired with professional cannabis marketing strategies is the best recipe for success.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

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So think of this post as the sequel. But unlike most sequels, this one is better and more exciting.

Because while rattling on about software to help dispensaries run more effectively was necessary, it was also a little like taking a business class.

Yeah, we KNOW that apps are software too. We get it.

But apps are, by nature, just a lot more fun. They’re the software you’d invite to a party.

So let’s take a look at what are currently deemed the coolest apps for cannabis entrepreneurs.

1. Weedmaps

Back in the day when it was tough to determine where to find the best ganja, Weedmaps was there to help.

We’re not talking about hooking you up with a dealer. Weedmaps guided you to the best dispensaries and delivery services.

It’s evolved since the early days. Now you can use Weedmaps to browse through products and they’ll give you the all the 411 on where to buy it, how much it is, and what the THC content is.

Plus, there are social forums and informational sections to keep you in the know.

2. Leafly

Leafly is a huge and impressive cannabis website. But it’s also a mobile app that allows users to rate and review different strains of cannabis, as well as dispensaries.

It’s similar to Weedmaps in that you’re able to click on a strain to find out its effects, read reviews and find out where you can buy it.

But it’s most special feature is that it allows you to match your desired mood with the right strain.

3. Simleaf

If you have any notion of going into cannabis cultivation, you’ll want to check out Simleaf.

Perhaps you’ve heard of SimCity? This app follows the same concept. It allows you to grow your own virtual weed in a 3-D environment.

The simulated experience of nurturing a marijuana plant from seed to flower helps you to figure out the life cycle of the plant, without losing a ton of capital if they don’t survive.

4. Growtronix

Growtronix is unique in that it’s not available on standard app stores.

This app is an all-out automation system for your grow room. It’s made up of numerous pieces of hardware and software.

The basic package offers you controllers, a network interface, temperature and humidity sensors, and a comprehensive software suite including desktop and smartphone apps.

Growtronix is considered a heavy hitter on the cannabis apps market. And it really is in a class by itself. So if you’re interested in acquiring it, you’ll need to directly contact the maker.

5. Trym

This is another one for the grower.

With the Trym Grow App, you’re able to monitor your grow, manage your team, and track your plants all in one app. And you can do it from your smartphone.

There also a bonus Explore App that delivers analytics based on data collected from sensors and the Grow App. In both cases, cultivators can develop and track tasks for their entire team, create plant batches, and optimize workflow according to facility, room, or strain.

6. MassRoots

MassRoots delivers both relevant and local cannabis-related news, as well as global content. It also enables you to network with cannabis enthusiasts across the span of sectors in the industry.

You can also share pictures, videos, news, and anything else that’s cannabis-related with your ”Buds” on MassRoots. It’s a great way to get internet presence.

7. Green Bits

Green Bits is one of the most trusted POS for marijuana retailers.

Because it utilizes cloud technology to integrate with back end software, it’s easy to scan products, monitor inventory, and take payments.

And as we discussed in our previous post, Green Bits has taken advantages of the openly integrated platform idea by being the first to integrate with both WeedMaps and Leafly.

Green Bits is currently one of the best ways to make and track sales.

8. Best in Grow

This app is a Jack (or Jill) of all trades.

It is able to schedule, manage tasks, update compliance, and even train employees.

And if that weren’t enough, it’s also a good communication tool, with timelines, chat features, and news feeds not unlike those on Facebook -where cannabis companies are restricted.

9. Duby

Duby is rather like the Facebook for cannabis fans across the globe.

This social media app gives folks a place to share photos, instant message other users, and post pot-related articles or stories.

And once again, unlike with Facebook, cannabis business owners can use Duby for advertising or marketing research purposes. All while building that online awareness that could increase your brand awareness.

10. LinkedIn

Okay. Obviously, LinkedIn is not a cannabis app, per se.

But it IS a B2B platform with a more liberal approach than some others. In other words, you can promote your canna-business on it.

You can also use it to network and to learn about the latest trends and insights. There are plenty of cannabis industry groups you can join to stay in touch with who’s who and what’s what in the world of marijuana.

So if you’re not on LinkedIn, you’d best get to it.

Apps for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Abound

Getting yourself cannabis business out there and known is key. And there’s certainly no shortage of apps for cannabis entrepreneurs that can help you with this.

But when it comes down to cannabis marketing strategies that really make the difference, turn to the professionals.

Contact us today to see if you’re getting the most out of your current marketing strategies. And start making those apps count.

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But we don’t need to be tech wizards to know that the right software for dispensaries is crucial for their success.

Because customers are customers. Whether they’re buying shoes, electronics or a lawn mower, they’ve come to expect a highly tailored experience.

The same is true for customers visiting dispensaries.

And why not? Dispensaries are just like any other retail shop, right? (Yeah, you knew that was a trick question.)

Software for Dispensaries Has to Meet Specific Needs

OBVIOUSLY, dispensaries run into different challenges that regular retail stores do not.

The biggest difference is that they must be in compliance and report to state track-and-trace systems. Nobody’s doing that at Payless.

So while they’re dealing with all of that noise, they’re also attempting to execute a successful retail operation in one of the fastest growing and constantly changing industries known to mankind.

It’s a modern day Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.

So each dispensary has unique needs. And their software cannot be a one-size-fits-all.

Single-Solution Software Does Not Suffice

All cannabis retailers should have a point-of-sale (POS) system. This helps them to manage front-end operations like processing payments and promotions. But it also assists with back-of-house functionality such as inventory management and compliance tracking and reporting.

The biggest problem with the current POS solutions in place for the cannabis industry is that they’re attempting to provide the tooling and technology for the ENTIRE cannabis supply chain.

Sounds good in theory. But it doesn’t work.

There’s no such thing as one company that’s building the quintessential software to power the entire cannabis supply chain. There are just too many categories on the chain:

• Cultivation
• Payments
• CRM
• Customer loyalty
• Delivery
• HR
• Advertising
• Analytics

Plus, dispensaries don’t all share the same growth priorities or operate under the same business models. A single-solution software cannot address this.

It also complicates matters for the vendor, especially in the area of resource allocation.

But the POS system can hardly be blamed for failing to live up to superhero expectations.

That’s exactly why tech companies are wisening up and figuring out ways to partner with these niches to develop an extensible POS and inventory management platform that can be built out to support all these submarkets on the supply chain.

The Openly-Integrated Platform Approach

This line of thinking isn’t unique to technology for the cannabis industry.

Pioneers like Apple and Salesforce recognized quite some time ago the need for an approach that could integrate complex systems of vendors and partners, utilizing complementary technology offerings.

This is called tool stacking.

It’s a little like picking and choosing stations you want in your cable line-up. Except that doesn’t really exist. Although it should.

But with tool stacking for dispensaries, business owners can choose a POS platform and then expand it with other tools. So part of that platform, they may have software that automatically updates online menus, while another powers their delivery services.

They can track customers through CRM while also utilizing loyalty rewards software. Analytics would be driven by other software. And on and on.

This stacking of the tools, as it were, allows dispensaries to maintain their individual mission and vision, while simultaneously creating a more ideal customer experience.

And isn’t that really what any company wants?

Technology Is Stepping up to Meet Cannabis Industry Demands

Like everything else in the cannabis industry, individual companies developing software for dispensaries are growing and expanding.

Rather than some megalomaniacal software development company that does it all (but none of it particularly well), smaller specialized companies are working together in harmony.

Okay, business is still business. Competition does exist. But it’s definitely a trend worth noting. And it’s pretty refreshing.

If you’re a cannabis business, we can’t recommend the best software for you. But we CAN talk with you about a strong marketing strategy for your business. So contact us today.

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Roberts says he believes after the string of contamination scandals that occurred, there will be an increasing demand for accurate and reliable marijuana testing. He says one scandal involved two of Health Canada’s officially licensed marijuana companies who were found using a banned pesticide in their patient’s products, causing patients to say they felt sicker.

Another scandal he talks about involved a cancer patient in California who died after being exposed to a fungal contamination possibly found in smoked cannabis. Businesses and patients need to be aware of the substances they could be ingesting within their marijuana products.

If you’re interested in testing cannabis products, IRON Laboratories is the Nation’s premier medicinal and recreational testing facility. They provide a variety of testing options for flower, concentrates, edibles, and infused products. They say their mission is to provide knowledge for the benefits of patients, caregivers and producers.

IRON Labs says a variety of contaminants can occur in cannabis, including, molds, mildews, yeasts, bacteria, insect and rodent droppings, pesticides, herbicides, and other agents that can pose health issues. To combat this, they offer chromatography, microscopic analysis, and other cannabis testing techniques to determine if your cannabis is contaminated. However, they don’t test products dosage, but instead recommend you consult your physician or caregiver with any dosing questions.

IRON Labs says, “The federal government prohibits the delivery of cannabis through the mail, so product must be delivered directly to our facility.” If you wish to send in a sample, they say they will need at least 1.5 grams of flower, 0.6 grams of concentrate, or a full serving size of edibles to provide optimal results.

For more information about IRON Labs, call (248) 313-9000, email info@ironlaboratories.com or visit their office located at 1825 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, MI 48390.

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