Month: May 2022

You may not immediately think about the LGBTQ+ community when you think about the cannabis industry, but you should. Cannabis and LGBTQ+ advocacy share a deep history. In fact, it’s unlikely that the modern cannabis industry would exist without the hard work done by people with experience advocating for LGBTQ+ issues.  Understanding the connections between … Read more

Long gone are the days of simply smoking marijuana. Today, connoisseurs and dabblers alike want to see options when deciding how to consume their green. Edibles are a classic favorite, but marijuana investors today also offer marijuana pills, patches, tinctures, beverages, and more to meet the needs of even the most discerning nonsmoking consumer. A … Read more

As more states legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana, there is an opportunity for cannabis companies to expand beyond their own state borders. Brands that already have multiple state subsidiaries can use this opportunity to seek cannabis financing for expansion. What Are Marijuana Multi-State Operators? In the cannabis business, multi-state operators (MSOs) are companies that operate … Read more

Around 43% of small businesses in the U.S. either don’t track their inventory or do so using a manual system. Yet a smooth inventory operation and visibility are vital to every business. The cannabis industry also faces its own unique inventory challenges — namely the pressures of staying compliant with each state’s strict rules.  Keeping a … Read more

The continued growth of the medical and recreational marijuana markets offers a great opportunity for companies to expand or upgrade operations. New cannabis equipment is expensive, so it is critical to your business’s financial health that you take advantage of various financing options, including opening lines of credit. Cannabis Financing and Lines of Credit Finding … Read more

The medicinal marijuana business and the cannabinoid pharmaceutical market are both growing at a fast pace, and they are expected to continue on this path. Companies in the marijuana space can benefit from keeping up with these trends, and expanding their businesses when opportunity knocks. Recent Trends in the Medicinal Marijuana Business In the decade … Read more

Distributors and retailers in the marijuana business have to comply with a litany of both state and federal laws. When proposed regulations have the potential to harm businesses, advocacy groups can be key allies for cannabis organizations. What Is the California Distributor’s Association? The California Distributor’s Association (CDA) is a non-profit organization that was formed … Read more