Month: August 2022

Given the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in Oregon, it’s an exciting time for entrepreneurs and business owners in the state. Opportunities in the cannabis industry are unlimited, but weeding through tons of information — and misinformation — can be confusing. To help kick-start your marijuana business in Oregon, we’ve compiled this handy guide … Read more

If you’ve read the news recently, you’ve probably learned that many economists suspect a recession is looming. Recessions are periods when economic activity declines, leading to reduced retail sales. With current inflation rates and global politics affecting supply chains, economists suggest that businesses should prepare for a potential recession. The marijuana business is so new … Read more

Every business relies on cash flow to cover bills and expenses. The problem many companies face is a mismatch between their incoming and outgoing cash. For instance, if your business relies on a few large clients, a single late invoice can significantly affect your ability to pay other partners. Many cannabis businesses choose to sell … Read more

Many marijuana farmers are particular about how they grow their plants. Choosing the right growing conditions can make all the difference to crop yields and profits.  If you’re just entering the marijuana growing business, the first decision you’ll need to make is deciding between indoor vs. outdoor farming. Here’s what you need to know about … Read more

With several states legalizing marijuana, the cannabis industry is booming in the U.S. The  cannabis market was valued at $10.8 billion in 2021, and industry insiders are optimistic that the market will generate a whopping $40 billion in revenue by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. With the industry thriving and growing rapidly, … Read more

At the end of June 2022, the FDA banned Juul e-cigarettes from US markets and ordered the company to remove all of its products. Currently, the order is temporarily paused due to an emergency stay by a US court of appeals and the FDA’s review of potentially unique issues related to the company’s e-cigarettes. The … Read more

The global pandemic has made health and wellness a popular topic worldwide. This has created an invaluable new audience for dispensary start-ups: wellness-minded shoppers.  Wellness consumers are looking for products that can improve their overall health or make them feel better. They define wellness not just as eating right and exercising but as optimizing every … Read more

For a long time, if Hollywood wanted to make a fictional technology sound futuristic, they would add the word “nano” in front of it. However, nanotechnology has moved beyond the fictional realm and into the real world.  According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative, nanotech is any kind of scientific or engineering process performed on the … Read more