Archive for November 2019
Top Technology for Indoor Cannabis Cultivation
Advancements in indoor cannabis cultivation occur seemingly every day, especially as new markets open and the range of need increases. For example, the recent winner of the 2019 Cannabis Startup Competition was Trella Technologies, LLC for developing an indoor farming technology that aims to train plants to grow horizontally. Or consider the highly demanded Seedo, which is an…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Struggles of New Cannabis Businesses
Many entrepreneurs are excited to profit from the budding multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. One way entrepreneurs can avoid the most common struggles in new cannabis businesses is to ask those who have gone ahead of them. These cannabis insiders not only know the challenges, but they have also overcome them. Save time, money, and energy in…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Cannabis Brand Stand Out Among the Crowd
It’s a fact: Cannabis is one of the hottest industries out there and it’s only getting hotter. Sales of legal cannabis in the U.S. amounted to $10 billion dollars in 2018. That’s billion, with a “B”. And, according to Grand View Research, the global legal marijuana market is expected to reach over $66 billion by…
Read MoreHighlighting Female Leaders in the Cannabis Industry
It’s no secret that the legal cannabis and CBD market is booming in 2019. As the plant gains more attention for its healing properties, and the industry pushes for Federal legalization it’s no surprise to learn that there are some powerful women in cannabis behind the scenes ensuring that we have access to safe, beneficial…
Read MoreHow to Build a Financial Plan for Your Cannabis Business
When starting and evolving a cannabis business creating and continuously revising a business plan is a proven key to success. At the basic level, your business plan should include your business goals, methods of attaining those goals, and a timeframe to achieve them. In reality, business plans are typically much more detailed and include financial…
Read MoreHow to Leverage Social Media Influencers for Your Cannabis Business
Cannabis users and businesses are on the rise, so one would expect the markets to become quickly saturated with ads, promos and deals, right? Wrong. Government regulations have a stronghold on what is and is not acceptable for cannabis businesses to reach out to their potential clientele. It can be difficult to navigate the advertising market…
Read More11 Steps for a Successful Indoor Cannabis Harvest
Producing a successful indoor cannabis harvest requires knowledge, patience, and resources. Although tips may vary depending on strains and geography, below are eleven universal steps to aid in the process. Step 1: Plan ahead. Consider the site and create an optimal layout that accommodates worker flow and cleanliness protocols, as well as how plants, products and…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Exhibit at Trade Shows
When it comes to marketing strategies, every little bit of promotion counts. In an era of digital marketing, sometimes the best thing you can do for your brand is personalize your cannabis product with an exhibit at a trade show. So the question shouldn’t be ‘why a trade show?’ but instead ‘why not a trade…
Read MoreWhat We Know about Vape Lung
Vaping is the act of inhaling aerosolized liquid nicotine or flavors from a device; despite the name, no vaporizing occurs. The liquid heats up, becomes aerosolized into millions of tiny droplets, and is then inhaled. Device liquids or cartridges can be purchased from authorized stores or from unauthorized, black market sources, such as dealers or…
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