Author: Mark Slaugh

The Value of Proactive Cannabis Compliance Compliance is never a one-time event that is magically achieved. Experienced operators understand maintaining compliant business practices requires an ongoing process of continuous improvement. Not only do rules change, but so do regulators, enforcement priorities, competition, and market dynamics. This causes companies to make organizational-wide changes to SOPs, Employee Training, and Management priorities on …

Author: Lindsay Deen

Multi-State Applications In the marketplaces of the future, applications are the most affordable ROI for new cannabis companies to enter new markets. As well, entering new states creates opportunity for existing operators to expand their licensed footprint. Most new markets focus on merit-based scoring. This type of scoring requires substantial time, effort, energy, and expertise to effectively compete and win …

Author: Lindsay Deen

5 Reasons Cannabis Businesses Should Pay Attention to Local Issues For many, the machine we call “American politics” seems like nothing so much as an overrated reality television show starring criminals and people fully indoctrinated into a failing two-party system. However, one amazing aspect of our political system does respond directly to citizens. However, there are several reasons cannabis businesses …

Author: Mark Slaugh

Operational Cannabis Compliance during COVID Operational cannabis compliance exists as a vital but often ignored part of many Owners’ guide to success. With the hustle and bustle, ever-expanding nature of the cannabis business, most owners and operators want to believe they are compliant 100% of the time.  However, understanding the constantly changing regulatory updates presents a constant challenge. Often, the …

Author: Mark Slaugh

iComply and Due Diligence for Cannabis Mergers and Acquisitions As the cannabis industry evolves, the inevitability of the big fish eating the small fish occurs faster and faster. International firms, multi-state operators, and publicly traded companies seek to expand their footprint in the space. Meanwhile, others look to cash out on their hard work. For sellers, their concerns revolve around …