The Current State of Cannabis Business
Fri / Jun 30th
One of the first things you learn in high school civics class is that there is federal law, and then… Read More
Advice
This is a robust resource for cannabis business advice fit for a professional. Keeping up with the most current and relevant information allows marijuana business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to succeed. Articles here range from proper cannabis cultivation to marketing techniques to help grow your business. Read, listen, and learn the steps needed to set yourself apart from the competition.
Ask a Grower: How to Find a Location for Your Commercial Grow?
Wed / Jun 28th
With the industry facing strict and over-reaching regulations, cannabis growers need to put a lot of thought into choosing a location… Read More
Cannabis Trade Shows: What to Know Before You Go
Fri / Jun 23rd
Last week I was fortunate enough to join fellow entrepreneurs, educators, exhibitors, and enthusiasts for the 4th Annual Cannabis World… Read More
Creating Distinctive, Quality-Focused, Safe Packaging for Cannabis
Wed / May 17th
With a growing number of states now choosing legalization, the recreational and medical cannabis markets are in a meteoric growth… Read More
The Greening of Architecture: Design Options for a Successful Cannabis Facility
Wed / May 10th
The choice of building materials for a cannabis project requires considerations of aesthetic appeal, initial and ongoing costs, life-cycle assessment… Read More
Standing Out From the “Smoke” on Social Media
Mon / May 8th
Social media isn’t only a way for people to connect with each other — it is also a way for… Read More
Why So Many Dispensaries Are Failing at Social Media
Tue / May 2nd
Most business owners in the cannabis industry are missing out on a huge opportunity to scale growth, decrease advertising costs,… Read More
Defining Your Cannabis Brand
Thu / Apr 13th
Recently I was vending at a popup sesh in Sacramento. One of the things I love about doing these is… Read More
Hemp Oil Regulations Are More Complicated Than You Might Think
Tue / Apr 11th
Legal cannabis sales in the U.S. last year reached $6.7 billion, a growth of 30 percent, according to an ArcView… Read More
Cannabis Taxes: The Challenges of Running an All-Cash Business
Tue / Mar 28th
Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a three-part series about cannabis taxes and the intricacies/pitfalls of staying tax… Read More
Taxes for Cannabis Businesses: Strategies for Mitigating Section 280E
Thu / Mar 23rd
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series about cannabis taxes and the tax hurdles faced by… Read More
Ethical Imperatives in Cannabis Advertising: How the Right Branding Can Change the World
Tue / Mar 14th
People tend to have a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to advertising. They think of Mad Men –… Read More
10 Steps for Starting a Cannabis Extraction Company
Fri / Feb 10th
The cannabis extraction business is hot. More than 50% of today’s legal marijuana sales are concentrates and infused products, and… Read More
Advanced Email Marketing Techniques for Cannabis Companies: A/B Testing
Mon / Jan 2nd
Because of its low cost and high efficiency in building trust and bringing in new leads, we hope your organization… Read More
Cannabis Marketing Basics: Every Dispensary Needs a Web Presence
Thu / Dec 29th
After acquiring the proper licenses and working to get your dispensary open to the public, it’s time to start thinking… Read More
Crafting Your Dispensary’s Voice on Social Media: Do’s and Dont’s
Wed / Dec 7th
Just like the visual identity of your dispensary in the form of branding or a unique logo, your customers should… Read More
Guide to Hiring a Web Developer for Your Dispensary
Mon / Dec 5th
An online presence is essential for every business, and your dispensary should make a website the center of your online… Read More
Image Matters: Why Dispensaries and Cannabis Producers Should Invest in High-Quality Photography
Sun / Nov 20th
Until the day that computers and mobile devices are capable of emitting a scent, dispensaries and cannabis producers must rely… Read More
How to Find and Pitch Investors in the Cannabis Industry
Sun / Nov 20th OPINION
Editor’s Note: Lately, we have been hearing from folks with start-up ideas all over the country, and they frequently ask us how… Read More
How to Open a Bank Account for Your Cannabis Business
Mon / Nov 14th
According to recent data from the Associated Press, there are now more than 300 U.S. banks and credit unions that… Read More
Email Marketing Ideas for Cannabis Companies
Mon / Oct 17th
Setting up and using an email marketing platform for your company is a simple and inexpensive process that, if done… Read More
How Dispensaries Can Pursue Positive Local News Coverage
Thu / Oct 6th
Opening a new business in an emerging and often controversial industry can present all kinds of challenges, but a positive… Read More
Understanding Cannabis Trademarks & Intellectual Property
Thu / Sep 29th
What is a Trademark? At the most fundamental level, a trademark is a mark or identifying representation of the source of… Read More
Why Cannabis Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Data and Analytics
Fri / Sep 16th
Legalization — and the infrastructure that follows it — enables the cannabis industry to embrace business intelligence that is already… Read More
