Unifying Cannabis Data for Smarter Decisions

In the world of cannabis, staying compliant while managing financials can feel like walking a tightrope. On one hand, you’ve got METRC, the mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system that ensures every gram is accounted for. On the other, you’ve got Sage Intacct, a robust cloud-based ERP designed to handle financial complexities. The problem? These systems don’t talk to each other – at least not without a lot of manual labor.

Enter CannaHub, the business intelligence (BI) portal that acts as the connective tissue between your compliance and financial systems. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and exporting endless CSVs, cannabis operators can now get a real-time, unified view of operations, from cultivation to cash flow.

Let’s break down exactly how CannaHub bridges this data chasm, and why it matters more than ever in today’s regulated, fast-moving cannabis landscape.

Why This Integration Matters

The cannabis industry has a fragmented tech ecosystem. Operators use METRC for compliance, Sage Intacct for finance, and a dozen other tools for POS, inventory, HR, and payroll. Each of these systems serves its own purpose, but they rarely work together seamlessly.

This leads to:

• Manual data exports and reconciliations
• Mismatched compliance and financial records
• Delayed reporting and stale insights
• Risk of non-compliance or audit failure

CannaHub eliminates those pain points by connecting all your critical data sources into one cohesive platform. It doesn’t just move data – it cleans it, standardizes it, and makes it usable across departments.

Core Features That Power CannaHub’s BI Portal

1. Seamless Sage Intacct–METRC Integration

CannaHub’s native connectors automatically sync METRC compliance data (plant IDs, sales, transfers) with Sage Intacct’s financial records (inventory, costing, revenue). This creates a bi-directional data flow that keeps compliance events and financial entries perfectly aligned.

What this means for operators:

• No more duplicate data entry
• Compliance data reflected in financial reports in real time
• Full traceability from seed to sale, audit-ready

2. Cannabis-Native Data Warehousing

Unlike general BI tools, CannaHub was built for cannabis. It transforms raw data from METRC, POS systems, and Sage into a normalized format within a secure warehouse.

• Maps cannabis-specific terms across platforms (e.g., “bud” vs. “flower”)
• Supports delta syncs to reduce API strain
• Offers error handling and retry logic for unstable systems like METRC

This ensures clean, consistent data with less downtime and fewer manual errors.

3. Real-Time Dashboards and Alerts

Gone are the days of waiting weeks for financial closes or compliance reports. CannaHub delivers live dashboards that combine key performance metrics from both METRC and Sage Intacct, including:

• Gross margins by strain, store, or SKU
• Sales vs. inventory vs. compliance incidents
• Forecasted vs. actual inventory levels
• Compliance alerts for transfer timing, plant counts, etc.

These dashboards can be embedded directly in Sage Intacct or accessed through CannaHub’s web portal.

Use Cases: How CannaHub Transforms Cannabis Operations

Unified Inventory Management

Inventory is a compliance risk and a financial asset. With CannaHub, you get:

• Real-time inventory counts that match both METRC and Intacct
• Shrinkage and turnover reporting by product or facility
• Forecasting tools that alert you when to reorder or harvest

This means less guesswork, fewer compliance violations, and more accurate cost accounting.

Streamlined Financial Forecasting

CannaHub lets you tie real-time METRC and POS sales directly into Sage Intacct’s forecasting models:

• Accurate daily sales feeding into cash flow projections
• Batch yield forecasts linked to future revenue
• Alerts for underperforming SKUs or unexpected cash shortfalls

Finance teams spend less time reconciling data and more time making strategic decisions.

Simplified 280E Compliance

Section 280E makes it tough for cannabis operators to deduct anything beyond cost of goods sold. CannaHub supports:

• Expense classification for deductible vs. non-deductible costs
• Full traceability between METRC activities and financial transactions
• Audit-ready reports showing compliance and financial alignment

This reduces tax risk and supports more accurate financial statements.

Operational Efficiency at Scale

CannaHub is especially powerful for multi-state operators (MSOs) and vertically integrated enterprises:

• Handles multiple METRC jurisdictions
• Consolidates reporting across locations and entities
• Supports complex labor and overhead allocation

By replacing spreadsheet chaos with centralized data, it also reduces monthly close time by up to 45 percent, freeing up teams for higher-value work.

Real-World Reporting Examples

Here’s what you can expect from a CannaHub-powered reporting suite:

• Operational Overview Dashboard: View real-time sales, compliance incidents, and inventory levels – all in one screen.
• Inventory Drill-Down: Spot variances between METRC and financial inventory. Get alerts on shrinkage or slow-moving products.
• Financial Forecasting Report: Blend POS sales and upcoming harvests to project revenue and cash flow.
• Compliance Audit Trail: Export METRC-to-Intacct transaction history in seconds for state inspections or internal audits.
• Gross Margin Dashboard: Compare profitability across strains, batches, or stores. See which products are worth scaling or cutting.

What Makes CannaHub Different?

Let’s be real – there are other BI tools on the market. But here’s why CannaHub stands out:

• Built specifically for cannabis: Supports cannabis tax codes, yield tracking, METRC/BioTrack integrations out of the box
• BI-as-a-Service model: No internal dev teams needed. CannaHub manages setup, maintenance, and updates.
• Faster deployment: Pre-built connectors and cannabis-native data models mean you’re live in weeks, not months.
• Reliable syncing: Handles unstable APIs like METRC with retry logic and error queues.

This isn’t a “connect it and hope” solution – it’s an enterprise-grade data engine with cannabis operators in mind.

Who Should Consider CannaHub?

CannaHub is a game-changer for:

• CFOs needing better financial insights
• Compliance teams tired of manual reconciliations
• Operators scaling across states and systems
• Cultivation managers looking for yield and cost insights
• Dispensary owners needing real-time dashboards

Whether you’re a small vertically integrated player or a growing MSO, the value of clean, unified data cannot be overstated.

Final Thoughts: From Fragmented Data to Focused Growth

CannaHub doesn’t just integrate METRC and Sage Intacct – it integrates your entire business. With real-time data flows, accurate reporting, and deep cannabis-specific features, it turns disconnected systems into a strategic advantage.

In an industry where compliance is king and every penny counts, CannaHub provides the clarity, speed, and control you need to grow smarter.

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