Growth Strategies

Cannabis

8 Truly Unique Jobs in Cannabis

They're not easy positions to score, but if you land one, you're in business.

social causes

These Social Justice Weed Warriors Are Making a Difference

From fighting hunger to hiring employees with cannabis-related convictions, these entrepreneurs are using cannabis to promote social good.

Hayden Field | 8 min read

Cannabis

Big Business is Cashing In On the Cannabis-Fueled Green Rush

With projections in the billions, it shows no signs of slowing.

Dan Bova | 5 min read

Leadership

This Military Vet Is Remaking The Cannabis Security Guard Industry

He was once a former soldier in search of a new mission. Then he used his military smarts to create a security company that protects cannabis companies -- without intimidating customers.

Hunter Garth | 4 min read

Branding

How This Brand Is Making Cannabis Feel Like a Luxury

Plastic baggies? Forget it! Canndescent is selling its product in high-end packaging that consumers will be proud of.

Alex Halperin | 3 min read

Marketing

What Cannabis Businesses Can Learn from the Sex-Toy Industry

Social media won't accept advertising from either industry. Here's the work-around.

Jason Feifer | 4 min read

hemp

The Next Big Cannabis Opportunity? Mills to Process Industrial Hemp.

Hemp is likely to soon be a major domestic crop but the nation has nearly no capacity to process the tough fiber.

Christie Lunsford | 5 min read

Insights

How MedMen Is Making Marijuana Mainstream

MedMen's Adam Bierman wants to build the Apple Store of weed.

Jonathan Small | 5 min read

Partnerships

3 Questions to Ask Before Picking the Right Licensing Partner

Choosing a licensing partner is essential if you want your cannabis business to cross state lines.

David Sutton | 4 min read

Marketing

Should You Push Your Kush?

Push notification are yet another tool to capture the attention of your customers, but they may not be worth it.

Jeffrey Harris | 3 min read

Medical Marijuana

A Doctor in the House Is a Powerful Way to Make Your Cannabis Startup Stand Out

Adding a medical expert to your team gives your company credibility and potential dollars.

Mary Clifton, MD | 4 min read

Venture Capital

Silicon Valley VCs Were Eager to Hear About Our Cannabis Tech Firm but Reluctant to Invest

There are many reasons VCs won't, or just can't, invest in your cannabis company regardless of the numbers and the potential.

Joel Milton | 5 min read

Brand Reputation

Stand Tall for Your Values and Your Cannabis Brand Will Stand Out

The market is saturated with good products, which makes authenticity and commitment all the more important to building a brand.

Corey Herscu | 5 min read

Growth Strategies

5 Steps for Dispensary Owners Thinking of Partnering With a Franchisor or Licensor

Franchising or licensing are two options for the majority of dispensary owners who lack the resources to grow beyond one location.

Christian Hageseth | 6 min read

Supply Chain Management

How the Cannabis Industry Is Redefining Supply Chain Management

Like so much else in the legal marijuana industry, stocking a product that was utterly illegal but is abruptly legal and in huge demand is a unique challenge.

Ryan G. Smith | 4 min read