The cannabis market has seen tremendous growth over the last several years. Medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states, with 18 legalizing recreational use. Cannabis sales in the United States is projected to reach $92 billion by the end of 2021. This is an increase of more than 30% over the past year. Experts are projecting that by 2025 the cannabis industry should see upwards of $160 billion. And, with the growing acceptance of the idea of legalizing marijuana, we should see these numbers continue to rise.
Despite a growing acceptance and an increasing number of states allowing some sort of legal sales of cannabis, it is still considered a “schedule 1” substance by the DEA. This means it is still illegal at a federal level. Banks under the FDIC are bound by federal law. Under strict interpretation of this law, banks are unable to offer cannabis business even basic banking services. This includes loans, credit, and even checking accounts. Accepting, transporting, and even storing money earned from cannabis becomes complicated. Until federal laws change, cannabis businesses are in a tough spot when it comes to cash management.
The Cannabis Cash Management Challenge
Without access to services such as online payments and credit card processing, cannabis businesses have no choice but to deal in large amounts of cash. Managing the cash necessary for daily business is not only a challenge, but it can be dangerous. It creates risk factors such as employee theft, accounting errors, and robbery. Cannabis retailers need a safe way to count, transport, and store their cash.
Easy Access to Cash
The cash challenge isn’t just limited to you and your business. It applies to customers as well. Not everyone carries cash in their wallet. Having an on-site ATM allows your customers to easily withdraw cash and purchase the products they need. Easy access to cash can provide revenue for your business through increased sales and ATM surcharges. Edge One has retail ATMs that can provide your customers on-site access to cash.
Safe and Efficient Cash Handling Solutions
When it comes to receiving cash, the risks are many. The money must be counted, moved, and stored. The more cash is handled, the more the risks increase. The use of cash automation equipment can help you reduce these risks while increasing efficiency. Edge One sells an assortment of cash automation products that ease the handling of cash and coin. With cash automation, you can quickly and accurately count, store, and dispense the cash needed for daily operations. And, by reducing the number of hands touching and counting cash, you reduce the risks of accounting errors and employee theft.
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Safe Cash Management for your Business
If you run a cannabis business and are struggling with the management of your cash, we can help. Our cash automation experts can help you determine the solution to fit your needs and budget. We can handle it all, from sales and installation to service and support. To find out more, Contact Us at 800-423-3343(EDGE)