Cannabis

Growth Strategies

'Often, People Get Caught Up in the Noise of the Industry': Sara Gullickson, CEO of Item 9 Labs

Sticking to a business plan is especially important in the cannabis space.

Len Giancola | 9 min read

Legal Marijuana

New York Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession

The decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis is significant progress for social justice initiatives.

William Sumner | 3 min read

Cannabis

Cannabis Lounges Are Popping Up Across the Country

Some predict they'll be as popular as bars, but there's still plenty of controversy.

Andrew Ward | 3 min read

Cannabis

Cannabis Entrepreneurs: Know the Perils of 'Accidental Franchising'

Accidental franchises are a trap for the unwary -- and the trap is sure to attract cannabis entrepreneurs looking for a quick footing in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

Rochelle Spandorf | 13 min read

Cannabis

5 Ways Your Company Can Fight Counterfeiting in the Cannabis Industry

Counterfeiters can capitalize on your work and position themselves as parasites on your reputation.

Tom Zuber | 5 min read

Cannabis

Personal Cannabis Preference Is Shaping Consumption -- and Forecasts Predict the Market Could Hit $28.9 Billion by 2022 (Infographic)

North American consumers spent an estimated $12.3 billion on legal cannabis in 2018.

Debra Borchardt

Manufacturing

3 Key Steps to Securing a Marijuana Manufacturing License

It's a tough nut to crack, but once you do you'll be facing far less competition.

Chris Harkins | 4 min read

Cannabiz Countdown

Cannabiz Countdown: Market Projected to Hit $44.8 Billion by 2024 (60-Second Video)

Your weekly rundown of the biggest news in the cannabis business.

Hayden Field | 1 min read

Cannabis

What To Make Of Jay-Z's Caliva Partnership

Hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter made headlines earlier this month by entering the cannabis space.

Andrew Ward | 2 min read

Cannabis

A Weed Museum Is Coming to Hollywood

The curated museum will have interactive exhibits, historical artifacts and Instagrammable art installations.

Javier Hasse | 2 min read

Cannabis

4 Reasons It's Critical for Cannabis Businesses to Invest in Community Relations

To stand out in a crowded marketplace, cannabis businesses need to have their own stories to tell. Investing in community relations can help.

Savannah Bailey | 4 min read

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

Post Malone Launches Shaboink Hemp Pre-Rolls and Announces Partnership With Icon Farms and Sherbinskis

Post Malone, singer and founder of hemp and cannabis brand Shaboink, announced a new product: American-grown hemp pre-rolls.

PR Newswire | 3 min read

Cannabis

Research: Most U.S. Cannabis Cultivators Choose to Compete on Quality Rather Than Cost (Chart)

Many wholesale growers are focusing on cannabis quality, though market forces tend to favor those who reliably supply low-cost cannabis.

Eli McVey | 2 min read

Investing

There Is a Lot to Learn Before Investing in Cannabis

Cannabis investment opportunities are vast, and mostly brand new to even veteran investors.

Tomas Garibaldi | 7 min read

Cannabis

Jim Belushi Is Launching a Blues Brothers Cannabis Brand in Illinois

He's an Illinois native who has been growing pot in Oregon. Not that Illinois legalized he's bringing what he's learned back home.

dispensaries.com | 4 min read

Cannabis

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