Receiving local approval to open a cannabis business and then keeping your state-license takes a keen eye for detail, several interlocking plans and a ton of teamwork. With the right help though, it is very manageable and will produce a remarkable ROI over time. As a leading cannabis consulting firm, we meet regularly with entrepreneurs […]
By far the most common question BeGreenLegal gets in its inbox or on client calls is “How much does it cost to open a dispensary?” If you’re wondering the same thing, we have two answers for you. The short answer: A lot! The long answer will take a few more paragraphs but will be well […]
Besides the proven psychological and even subconscious reasons why we all buy from people in the first place, namely that we know, like and trust them. What other ways can you know which cannabis business consultant is right for you? Let’s explore. No Definition, License or Degree. The first challenge to finding the right cannabis […]
Right before the cannabis filled Midterm Elections, the County of Riverside, California’s 5th largest county and the closest to the most sought-after markets of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, opened the door on an opportunity for cannabis investment and licensing that may be over before many people even knew it existed. Green-Zoning the Unincorporated Areas […]
The US Midterm elections were a big win for the cannabis cause movement overall as voters in three more states took great strides towards a safer alternative to prescription medicine and alcohol, including Michigan which became the 10th state to allow Adult Use or recreational cannabis, and two more medicinal states, Utah and Missouri who […]
To get its state sanctioned cannabis industry started on time, the three agencies that collectively oversee the 26 licenses available for commercial cannabis activity in California allowed over a thousand existing businesses to take a shortcut which they called a Temporary License, almost all of which are due to expire real soon unless they apply […]
You won’t be surprised that the keys to running a successful and profitable cannabis dispensary aren’t really that different than operating other traditional retail operations, you need to understand how much is riding on few key elements and how high the stakes are for your short and long term success. For the sake of comparison, […]
Our firm has been getting more attention recently from growers trying to obtain their local and California state permits and a California cannabis cultivation license to operate legally. What many operators first think is a quick and easy application process, or in some cases not needed at all, has become a long and painful game […]
As consultants, the most common question we get is “what does it take to open a dispensary in California? I am going to do it, no matter what!” In fact, we hear it so often we created an infographic to help us explain this process to potential investors in one of the most exciting business […]
The California cannabis industry being covered in the national news is no surprise these days, but right before July 1, the storyline changed. “California pot shops slash prices ahead of new testing rules” was NBC’s headline. So what changed on July 1 and what does this mean to you as you consider your cannabis investment […]
