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Everything You Need to Start and Run a Successful Cannabis Business



From retailers to growers, producers, and suppliers, there's a seemingly never-ending list of startup opportunities in this emerging market. In Start Your Own Cannabis Business, cannabis, biotech, and entrepreneurship reporter Javier Hasse introduces forward-thinking entrepreneurs lie you to the industry and shares hard-earned tips and success stories from pioneers and visionaries in the marijuana industry.



Take a closer look at the world of weed and what it holds for you and your future as a cannabis entrepreneur. You'll learn how to:

  • Put together a solid business plan with tips from cannabis lawyers

  • Estimate startup costs with the help of cannabis-experienced CPAs

  • Assemble a team of employees with insight from legal cannabis recruiting and dispensary training agencies

  • Protect your assets in case something goes wrong with your business

  • Familiarize yourself with the tax and legal regulations of the industry

  • Understand what's legal and what's not in the U.S. in cannabis

  • Grow your cannabis business into a multistate company

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Date de parution 20 avril 2018
Nombre de lectures 2
EAN13 9781613083918
Langue English
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This book and its contents are intended for educational purposes only and should in no way be interpreted as medical, legal, or any other advice concerning the cultivation, sale, or any other use of marijuana, which although legal in some states and local jurisdictions throughout the United States, is at the time of publication of this book illegal under federal law, as well as in other states and local jurisdictions. The author and publisher do not advocate violating applicable law. Because of the variety of laws, regulations, and ordinances concerning marijuana and the fact that the advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation, the author and publisher, make no expressed or implied warranties and assume no liability whatsoever, concerning the accuracy or reliability of the information contained herein, including warranties about the legality of, or likelihood of success in, conducting a cannabis business. The author and publisher recommend that anyone reading this book research applicable laws, and consult with appropriate licensed professionals and other experts, before taking any action in connection with, or based on, the contents of this book.
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Contents
Foreword by Jodie Emery
Preface
Recognizing a Light-Bulb Moment
A Wide-Open Industry
Effort + Vision = Success
Chapter 1
Introduction to Cannabis and the Marijuana Industry
Cannabis by the Numbers
How We Got Here: A Bit of History
The War on Drugs and What It Means Today
THC and CBD
The Current Legal Landscape
Understanding Cannabis Legalization in the U.S
The Cannabis Market
Medical Marijuana
Intake Methods
The Rise of a New Paradigm
Intake Methods and Market Opportunities
Another Option: Industrial Hemp
Chapter 2
The First Major Decisions
Is This Business the Right One for You?
A Unique Business Model
The Only Constant Is Change
Are You Welcome?
To Touch or Not to Touch?
Picking a Subsector
Realistic Possibilities
Your Skills
Your Competition
Conduct Initial Market Research
Research by Talking to Investors
Research by Working in the Trenches
Chapter 3
The Initial Planning
Getting Started
The Mission Statement
Getting to Know the Business Plan
The Financial Plan
Tax Code 280E
Go-to-Market Strategies
Your Legal Status
Chapter 4
The Financing Issue
The Banking Problem
Seed Capital and Series A Raises
Valuation
Chapter 5
Funding Alternatives
Family Offices
Funds, Angel Investors, and Individuals
What Investors Want to See
Follow the Leaders
Accelerators as Unique Financers
The Canopy Model
The Gateway Model
Picking Mentors Minds
Crowdfunding Alternatives
Regular Crowdfunding
Initial Coin Offerings
How to Attract Capital
Capital-Light Options
Chapter 6
The Licensing Issue
The Cannabis License
The Real Cost of a License
Procuring a Cannabis License
Surging Complexity
Product Licensing and Final Advice
Chapter 7
Setting Up Shop
T Minus 5: Building Your Team
T Minus 4: Branding Yourself
Crafting Your Story
A Good Story
Naming
A Strong Identity
Graphic Aspects
B2B Branding
Design on a Budget
T Minus 3: Getting Your Physical Location Ready for Business
T Minus 2: The Soft Launch
T Minus 1: The Final Audits
Chapter 8
Getting the Word Out
Marketing and Public Relations
Understanding How Public Relations Work
Does the Glove Fit?
The Importance of the Message
How to Reach the Media
Fancy a Mainstream Feature?
Print and Digital: Getting on High Times
Social Media
The Full Ecosystem
Ways to Engage Customers
Celebrity Endorsements
Chapter 9
Common Post-Startup Issues
Watch Your Back
Bankruptcy and Receivership
Navigating Turbulent Waters
Planning Ahead
Paying Taxes
Compliance: The Never-Ending Concern
Chapter 10
Growing and Becoming a Multilocation or Multistate Company
Differentiate
Raise More Money
Get More Help
Customer Service
Give Back
Going Multilocation
Going Multistate
Chapter 11
Get Fired Up
Appendix
Cannabis Business Resources
General Resources
Data Analytics Companies
Compliance Software
Family Office Experts
Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investing Organizations, and Private Equity Firms
Industry-Specific Holding Companies
Cannabis Business Accelerators and Incubators
Traditional Accelerators Accepting Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis Crowdfunding Platforms
Recommended Reads
Public Relations Firms
Cannabis-Focused Customer Engagement Firms
People Interviewed for this Book
Glossary
Index
Foreword
by Jodie Emery
Cannabis Activist and Advocate
T he cannabis industry appears to be one of the fastest growing markets ever seen throughout North America, and it s expanding worldwide. With so much excitement and uncertainty about what the future holds, this is a valuable time to create opportunities of all kinds.
What was recently a mysterious underground subculture and industry has become increasingly mainstream with enormous public acceptance after decades of total prohibition. A wide range of people are now involved from the deeply-rooted pioneers, advocates, and providers of decades past to the newly-established pot businesses and investors-some of whom may have never touched a joint!
Cannabis is affecting every part of the economy, having an impact on farming, manufacturing, research, tourism, retail, entertainment, media, hospitality, and many other areas. Numerous sectors have been influenced by marijuana law reform; you don t even need to grow or sell the plant itself, because ancillary services are continuing to expand.
Why do you want to get involved in this exciting emerging cannabis industry? Where do you see yourself in this new legal landscape? That is the most important question to ask as you begin reading this book. The motivation behind your participation will have a big impact on your success over time.
With the legalization floodgates opening across North America and the world, mainstream money has been unleashed to help fuel the growth of cannabis companies. Venture capitalist and angel investors are looking for the best place to park funds and create profits. Countless individuals and businesses are competing with each othe

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