Starting a Business

Packaging

A Comprehensive Guide to Packaging Concentrates

From oils to shatter, these are the best ways to display your concentrate product.

Jared Mirsky | 5 min read

hemp

CBD Is Just the Beginning of the Limitless Opportunities of Legal Hemp

Everybody is excited about CBD now but the potential of hemp as a basic material is immense over the long term.

Christie Lunsford | 12 min read

CBD

9 Money-Saving Tips for Starting Your Own CBD Company

It may be tempting to rush into the CBD market before it's too late, but follow these guidelines if you want to start with a splash not a splat.

Joy Smith | 6 min read

Women In Green

30-Hour Work Week? It's Been the Secret to Her Startup's Success.

Jessica Billingsley wanted to hire talented female employees, so she made them an offer they couldn't refuse.

Peter Vogel | 5 min read

Starting a Business

Eileen Gordon Turned a Good Old-Fashioned Barnraiser Into a Growing Startup

During a visit to a local ranch, Eileen had an "aha!" moment: There was a big need for a modern-day version of the barnraiser.

Alice | 2 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

Raising Money

6 Proven Ways to Win a Cannabusiness Pitch Contest

An insider's guide to what works and what fails when presenting your company to potential investors.

Peter Vogel | 4 min read

Edibles

5 Valuable Things To Know Before Digging Into the Edibles and Beverage Biz

Selling cannabis-infused delicacies comes with some unique challanges

Eric Schnell | 4 min read

Cannabis

Dear Cannabis Entrepreneurs: Enjoy Ruling Your Small Pond While You Can

Nobody in the cannabis business likes federal prohibition but when it ends they will all find themselves in competition with global corporations that are already preparing to enter the market.

Steve Albarran | 4 min read