How California Cannabis Retailers Can Ensure They Remain Compliant
By Gary Cohen on August 3, 2018
One month after California’s transition to a fully regulated commercial cannabis market, many operators are still struggling to get up to speed with the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s statutory and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail License in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on August 1, 2018
Before you open the doors at your very own shop in British Columbia and start raking in the revenue, you’ll have to successfully apply for a recreational cannabis retail license. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), which released a 25-page application guide for retailers …
What You Need to Know About California’s Updated Cannabis Regulations
By Gary Cohen on June 5, 2018
When adult-use cannabis officially became legal on January 1 of this year, California cannabis businesses were given a set of “emergency” regulations under which to operate. These emergency regulations were meant to be a temporary measure — one that would expire in six months — until …
5 Tasks for California Cannabis Retailers to Handle Before July 1
By Gary Cohen on April 25, 2018
It’s almost May — and for California cannabis retailers, that means it’s time to start getting ready for the transition out of the state’s regulated commercial cannabis transitional period.
5 Ways to Break the Stigma at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on April 11, 2018
For cannabis enthusiasts in legalized states, it may seem like the fight against stereotypes and stigmas is over. But if you’re a current or prospective cannabis business owner, you’re probably aware that this just simply isn’t the case.
How to Recruit Top-Notch Talent at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on April 9, 2018
As we enter the second quarter of 2018, cannabis continues its unstoppable march into the mainstream. More than half of U.S. states now have some form of regulated cannabis program, and several more are looking to legalize through ballot initiatives this year. Meanwhile, Canada is jus …
Cannabis Retail License Application - California
By Gary Cohen on March 29, 2018
When applying for a marijuana retail license in California, you are required to provide foundational business documents, operational procedures, and location details. In addition to these essentials, don’t forget to look over the caveats of the application process as they may apply to …
Keeping Up with Cannabis Retail Licensing in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on March 19, 2018
Summer is fast approaching, and for cannabis-consuming Canadians, that means one thing: legal non-medical marijuana sales will soon commence. And despite the recent news that legal cannabis sales will likely begin in August or September and not July as originally anticipated, would-be …
How to Reduce the 280E Burden at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on March 14, 2018
It’s everybody’s favorite time of year again – tax time! Cue eye roll. Taxes are pretty much the bane of every business owner’s existence. But cannabis retailers carry a tax burden that is significantly more substantial than traditional retail businesses.
How Cannabis Dispensary Sales Will Be Conducted in Canada
By Gary Cohen on February 8, 2018
Canada is just a few short months away from becoming the largest nation in the world to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Not only does this represent a monumental step forward for advocates of legalized cannabis, it also means massive opportunity for marijuana-mind …
How to Strategically Merchandise Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on February 6, 2018
If you’re a cannabis dispensary owner or manager and you haven’t given any thought to your dispensary merchandising strategy, you’re definitely not maximizing customer experience. And what’s worse is you’re probably not maximizing sales, either.
5 Must-See Cannabis Dispensaries in California - Los Angeles
By Gary Cohen on January 10, 2018
It only makes sense that one of the largest cities in the world would have amazing cannabis retail shops, right? Los Angeles is a hub of the industry, with a vast selection of stores to choose from, each offering their own twist on dispensary design and service.