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March 4, 2021

Q1 2021: STATE OF THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY (BUSINESS EDITION)

2020 was the perfect storm the Cannabis Industry was waiting for after being labeled essential. The plant swept every ballot measure and pro-cannabis candidates were elected […]
March 4, 2021

How to Get a Cultivation License in California

Savvy investors, operators, and land owners who prioritize a healthy return on investment will be impressed when evaluating the economics around a cultivation business.
January 6, 2021

How to get the best ROI from your cannabis cultivation business

Are you ready to drop a few million and start a cannabis cultivation business? Cultivation businesses aren’t cheap, but they can be one of the best […]
January 6, 2021

How To Acquire Cannabis Real Estate In California

There is significant regulation, restrictions, and even opposition paving the road on the journey to a cannabis operation. Since many of these hurdles revolve around where […]
December 18, 2020

5 Profit Killing Mistakes For New Cannabis Businesses

Launching a new business can be extremely tedious regardless of the industry. But cannabis takes that complexity to a whole new level due to regulation, licensing, […]
December 7, 2020

Top 5 Cannabis Investment Opportunities in 2022

If you want to invest in the cannabis industry, you’ve come to the right place and you have plenty of good options.  The industry is full […]
June 26, 2020

How Cannabis Labs Can Prepare for New BCC Testing Regulations

If you run an older cannabis testing facility in the state of California, then this article is for you.  Until recently, you’ve been able to operate […]
March 23, 2020

How to Pick a Cannabis Site and Develop a Facilities Plan

This blog is for anyone trying to develop a cannabis business. Once you’ve fully assessed the opportunities and created a work plan, you’ll need to find […]
March 23, 2020

How to Create a Winning Cannabis Business Plan

This quick guide explains the nuts and bolts of a winning cannabis business plan.  Why is a business plan so important? It lays out a detailed […]
March 11, 2020

How to Organize a Winning Work Plan

Every entrepreneur needs a solid work plan before diving in headfirst, and cannabis businesses are no exception. Unfortunately, a lot of novice cannabis entrepreneurs jump the […]
October 23, 2019

Should You Hire a Lawyer or a Cannabis Consulting Firm?

Choosing the right professional to help get your cannabis business licensed is as critical of a choice as any you will ever make. The 2 of […]
October 23, 2019

Where’s The Best Place for Starting a Marijuana Business in California?

Almost everyone that reaches out to us asks a variation of the following question:  “Where is the best city for starting a marijuana business?” Some have […]
June 11, 2019

How to Open a Licensed Cannabis Testing Lab in California in 2020

A key element to legalized cannabis commerce is the responsibility that a licensed manufacturer or cultivator has to produce and deliver safe products to their end-user […]
June 3, 2019

5 Key Factors Property Owners Must Consider for Cannabis Compliance

As a landlord in a cannabis legal state like California, you may have heard the terms “green rent” or “cannabis rates”. These terms describe the above […]
June 1, 2019

How to Get a Cannabis Distribution License in California in 2020

When California’s final cannabis regulations were released by the BCC at the end of 2018, one of the five major license types, Distribution, got very little attention in […]