Cannabis Ventures, Startup Best Practices, and Ways to Compete March 25, 2024 Dave McManus Accounting, Best Practices, News & Insights 0 Comments By Dave McManus Once relatively easy to break into, the cannabis industry now demands a leaner and more conservative approach to financial management along with precise forecasting and a great deal of patience. There are inherent risks, regulatory uncertainties, and… Read More→
Best Practices for Cannabis Businesses to Remain Compliant Year after Year August 31, 2022 Walter Moore Compliance and Regulations 0 Comments By Walter Moore, CEO Cognitive Harmony Technologies Here’s the scenario: you’ve submitted a cannabis business license application and are planning to launch a cannabis business with everything in order, from supply chain needs to a network of ancillary businesses to… Read More→
What Cannabis Licensees Need To Do When They are First Awarded Their License July 1, 2022 Sara Gullickson News & Insights, Retail 0 Comments By Sara Gullickson Several states this year will be awarding cannabis dispensary licenses including New Jersey, Mississippi and Illinois. In Arizona, 26 social equity licenses have already been issued, and 70 dispensary permits in Ohio. The next step for winners… Read More→
Consider business-as-unusual in cannabis management June 20, 2022 Chris Zawacki Best Practices, Op-Ed 0 Comments By Chris Zawacki & Rob Patton A vertically integrated cannabis company doesn’t just benefit from fresh perspective—it depends on it. Agility fuels survival in this burgeoning industry, where maturity and dynamics vary wildly depending on location. And a growing number of… Read More→
You Filed for Your Cannabis Business License, This Is What Happens Next March 30, 2022 Brian Mayfield Best Practices 0 Comments by Brian Mayfield and Adam Benko A friend in need is a friend indeed, especially in the weed industry. It’s easy for cannabis founders to get overwhelmed after obtaining their coveted business license. Building any business is a juggling act, but… Read More→
Dealing with Cannabis Investors December 20, 2021 AggregatedNews Banking, Finance & Real Estate 0 Comments by Jonathan Bench, Attorney at Harris Bricken Lately I have been spending a lot of time engaging with clients who are dealing with cannabis investors. I work with companies and investors. Between public and private cannabis companies, the suite of… Read More→
Best Practices for Choosing Business Partners in the Cannabis Sector December 13, 2021 Vlad Valme Best Practices 2 Comments By Vlad Valme Over the past six years, we’ve seen the cannabis industry evolve tremendously – from the products available to the technology used to make those products, as well as the business acumen of the individuals and companies serving… Read More→
Tips for Beginning a Speaking Career in the Cannabinoid Industry from the Perspective of a Cannabinoid Event Producer October 26, 2021 Celeste Miranda Best Practices, Marketing 0 Comments What’s the formula for building a sustainable career as a speaker in the fast-growing cannabinoid industry? After putting on 24 successful conferences (CBD Expo, Extraction Expo, and more) I’ve seen the good, the bad, the successful, and the struggling speakers.… Read More→
How a Dispensary’s Financial Foundation Shined During COVID-19 October 20, 2020 Maureen Ryan Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Best Practices, Coronavirus 0 Comments COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on everyone’s 2020 plans—and cannabis companies were no exception. As in-person interactions shrunk, for instance, some companies had to rapidly rethink how they operate or risk alienating customers or missing out on a new opportunity. Fortunately,… Read More→
Public Health, Protocol, and Profitability in Cannabis Cultivation” May 19, 2020 Christian Castiglione Best Practices, Cultivation 0 Comments "The frequency of fungal infections associated with cannabis is unknown but is a growing concern as more states legalize its medicinal and recreational use,” observes a new study from the CDC1. The study’s results indicate a 3.5x increase in the… Read More→
Employee Handbooks: Benefits, Pitfalls and Preserving At-Will Employment December 3, 2018 Tamsin Kaplan Best Practices, HR and Staffing, Policy & Legal 0 Comments By Tamsin Kaplan Every cannabis employer should have in place an employee handbook tailored to meet the needs of its business goals and workplace culture, and to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. I. Why Should Cannabis… Read More→