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Reducing Security Risks with Non-Cash Cannabis Transactions
Despite a predominately cashless society, the cannabis industry still primarily operates using cash transactions. This is due to cannabis’ status as a federally illegal narcotic and leads to banking challenges for cannabis businesses. Although most cannabis transactions are completed using cash, there are alternative methods for non-cash cannabis transactions that are increasing in availability and popularity. Non-Cash Cannabis Transactions and Security There …
A Culture of Honesty for Cannabis Businesses
While most cannabis business owners believe that external robberies or burglaries are their greatest threat, internal employee theft is actually one of the biggest interrupters in the growth and success of a business. One way to prevent and deter internal theft is to create and implement a Culture of Honesty. An employee Culture of Honesty ensures that the business is better protected from …
Robbery Prevention for Cannabis Businesses
While robbery prevention is a vital part of any retailer’s operations, it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Since cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, cannabis business owners are often forced to store large amounts of cannabis and cash on-site. This can make a cannabis business a tempting target for a potential criminal if security is not prioritized. …
Secure Cash Handling for Cannabis Dispensaries
Cannabis has yet to be legalized federally and is still classified by the DEA as a ‘Schedule 1’ drug. Due to this classification, federally regulated banks often refuse to house the earnings of cannabis dispensaries for fear of losing their license to legally operate. This presents a challenge for dispensaries in states where cannabis has been legalized. Many dispensaries do …
Securing Cannabis Business Parking Areas
Since the parking lots of any business can become a target for crime, cannabis and other high-risk businesses must take special care to secure these areas. Parking areas are one of the most common areas where crime occurs and they are often difficult to secure. While some cannabis businesses, such as cultivation facilities and laboratories, may be able to control access to …
Creating a 710 Security Plan
Today is 710, a holiday for cannabis enthusiasts who enjoy consuming cannabis oils, dabs, and concentrates. While 420 may still be the most universally celebrated cannabis holiday, 710 is quickly growing in popularity as cannabis access spreads throughout the U.S. The date 710 was chosen because when the numbers are flipped upside down they spell OIL. Cannabis oil products have a …
Cannabis Lounge: Restaurant or Dispensary?
Cannabis Lounge The idea of a cannabis “coffee shop” has been around for decades: a place where a person of legal age can go to consume cannabis while on-site in a relaxing environment, free from judgment. While the same base desires for a similar space still exist within the average cannabis consumer, the level of expectation and innovation for the …
Secure Storage for Cannabis Businesses
Although storage is important for any business, it is especially important for businesses in cannabis and other high-risk industries. Any business that handles high-value products can be susceptible to theft without adequate secure storage procedures, but cannabis is also prone to deterioration when stored improperly. When designing and building out a cannabis facility, cannabis security experts prioritize choosing the proper secure …
Alarm Systems for Cannabis Businesses
An alarm system is an integral part of every retail establishment, but it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Though the requirements may be similar, regulations regarding alarm systems for cannabis businesses are different in every state. In addition to differing state guidelines, the cost, quality, and functionality of alarm systems can vary greatly. It is important to consider all components of …