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ProCanna: Answering Cannabis’s Compliance and SOP Tracking Needs

Dede Perkins became a regulated cannabis industry veteran without intending to. The co-founder and CEO of cannabis compliance and auditing software company ProCanna had a successful freelance writing practice when she was contacted by a Massachusetts group applying for one…

Simplifya: Tracking 18 Million Lines of Regulations, And Counting

October 26, 2022
Brian MacIver
Compliance and Regulations, Science and Technology
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18 million lines of cannabis regulations. That’s what Marion Mariathasan, CEO of cannabis compliance software provider Simplifya, estimates his company currently tracks across 28 state markets. Launched in 2016, Simplifya is one of the cannabis industry’s leading compliance software companies.…

Beyond the Bud: Earn More Money From Your Cultivation Business, Part 1

Smart entrepreneurs know they can't afford to stay complacent after launching a new cultivation facility. In such a dynamic and competitive business environment, operators must constantly search for ways to leverage their investments and maximize profits. Realizing additional revenue from…

You Filed for Your Cannabis Business License, This Is What Happens Next

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…

4 Tips to Balance Automation and Employee Talent in the Cannabis Industry

Across the cannabis industry, businesses are crafting novel approaches to boost productivity and elevate employee talent to maximize employee satisfaction and drive their bottom line. Employee engagement is one often overlooked tool for understanding the labor force. This single metric…

4 Things Successful Dispensary Store Owners Are Doing Differently

July 26, 2021
Tommy Truong
Retail
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If you are the owner or manager of a cannabis retail store, you likely oversee a lot of different operations at the same time, from keeping an eye on fluctuating regulations to managing staff and inventory. The good news is…

Federal Legalization is Coming – Here’s How to Prepare

April 21, 2021
Jason Klein
Federal
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Actions cannabis business owners can take now With several states including New York, New Jersey, and Virginia passing adult-use cannabis legislation in recent months, the number of legal states is now up to fifteen, and the conversation about federal legalization…

Top 5 Compliance Infractions To Guard Against

Ah, compliance. The cannabis industry’s favorite word. Remaining compliant is a headache, no doubt about it. The industry is unlike any other, and our processes are far from typical. Compliance, while frustrating at times, keeps products safe for consumers. Products…

How to Create Cultivation SOPs in an Industry That Lacks Standardization

There are no internationally accepted standards for licensed cannabis cultivation. This is due in part to decades of global criminalization of cannabis. Organizations that develop standards have little incentive to create international guidelines for criminal activity. Fortunately, with the normalization…

Identifying Cannabis Markets During a Crisis

January 6, 2021
Jon Monk
Coronavirus
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By Jonathan Monk In times of crisis, we must never forget the power of human ingenuity. Some of the immense tragedies in history have been met with profound acts of innovation and creativity. As COVID-19 has rocked the modern business…

10 Tips on How to Launch a Compliant Cannabis Retail Chain

By Lucas McCann Compliance is king. This very notion is paramount to the success of any retail chain looking to make headway in its respective markets. This certainly does not exclude the cannabis industry. To empower prospective cannabis retailers with…

Public Health, Protocol, and Profitability in Cannabis Cultivation”

"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…

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Risk Areas to Address in a Cannabis Compliance Program

April 27, 2020
Eliyahu Scheiman
Compliance and Regulations, Policy & Legal, Security
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by Eliyahu S. Scheiman, JD and Stephanie M. Garfield, JD Even during this unprecedented time, as millions of Americans confine themselves to their homes and companies temporarily shutter their retail operations, cybersecurity incidents will continue to affect the business world.…

Protecting Health, Safety and Your Business’ Future is Priority One in the Cannabis Industry

April 6, 2020
Lezli Engelking
Coronavirus, News & Insights, Training & Education
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As the world adapts to this new reality, reassessing and updating business practices has become the new normal. In the pre-COVID-19 world, cannabis operators often reached out to FOCUS with an interest in improving a certain aspect of their internal…