How ESOPs Can Save Cannabis Businesses A Ton of Money While Doing Good
What most people don’t realize is that there is an entirely legal, proven way to increase a company’s profit margins. It’s called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP.
As our bodies age, the mechanisms that keep our systems humming, such as immune regulation, metabolism, and neural repair, gradually erode. That loss of homeostasis is the culprit behind many age-related disorders, from cognitive decline to metabolic dysfunction. Scientists are beginning to explore whether cannabis or its constituent cannabinoids might help support the body’s natural…
The cannabis industry’s fragmented foundation is creating a host of problems tied to the lack of federal legalization. Many experts believe that without a national medical cannabis framework, the future of cannabis as a medicine in America could leave patients unprotected, research underfunded, and the industry consumed by unchecked commercial interests. Few voices have been…
The cannabis industry is a fertile ground for aspiring entrepreneurs, holding the promise of a modern-day gold rush. Yet beneath the surface of opportunity lies a minefield of obstacles.
On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial…
The next evolution of marketing in the cannabis industry has arrived. Global Compliance Application Corp. (GCAC), a publicly traded Canadian company specializing in blockchain technology, has launched Citizen Green, a connected TV (CTV) channel designed to educate viewers on various aspects of the cannabis industry. The content will cover a broad range of topics, including…
Whether it’s a single retail license, a multi-site operation, or a vertically integrated enterprise, deals in Arizona are fetching top-tier premiums – often exceeding price points in larger, more mature markets like California. So, what’s driving these sky-high valuations? More importantly, how can industry players take advantage? Let’s break it down. Arizona: Where Cannabis Assets…
Why You Should Consider Medical-Grade Dry-Herb Vapes
Switching from smoking to dry-herb vaping offers a safer way to consume while also preserving the delicate terpene and cannabinoid profiles that contribute to the entourage effect. Unlike combustion, which produces tar, carbon monoxide, and other toxic byproducts, vaporization heats cannabis at controlled temperatures to release active compounds with far fewer harmful emissions. While vaping…
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity- Navigating Cannabis Receivership Successfully
The age of cannabis receiverships is here. If you’re a creditor, operator, landlord, or investor in a troubled cannabis business, you have a choice: watch value evaporate, or step up and run a disciplined, court-supervised sale that maximizes recoveries and preserves the company as a going concern. Because federal prohibition blocks access to bankruptcy courts…
Global cannabis trade is well underway as legalized countries move forward to establish a supply chain infrastructure in a newly formed and rapidly evolving industry. At the forefront of transportation logistics is Cannabilog, an Israeli company led by pharmaceutical industry veteran Yoram Eshel. In an interview, he shared his playbook for building a compliant, efficient, and scalable supply chain for global cannabis import and export trade.
