Running a cannabis business has always been about balancing cultivation and compliance, quality and consistency, and growth and control. As the market matures, your success increasingly depends on more than producing a great crop or product. It depends on the strength of your relationships with distributors, retailers, partners, and consumers. These relationships are complex. The…
Running a cannabis cultivation or manufacturing business requires precision at every turn. Production schedules are tight, margins even tighter, and every delay or misstep has a downstream impact — from supply chain disruptions to compliance risk. As the industry matures, growth increasingly depends on systems that connect information, anticipate needs, and inform action. For many…
In cannabis, compliance is crucial for survival, yet it remains a constant challenge for operators. A 2024 survey showed that compliance costs are the biggest challenge faced by cannabis operators. Many smaller businesses still depend on QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and manual recordkeeping, but that patchwork increases the risk of errors, missing documents, and exposure to audits.…
Inventory costing is always important in manufacturing and retail. In cannabis, though, it’s mission critical. Costing touches compliance, profitability, and audit readiness — three areas where the stakes are higher than in most industries. Here we explore the inventory costing methods most relevant to cannabis operators, how 280E shapes what counts as cost of goods…
Ask any cannabis operator what keeps them up at night, and compliance will be near the top of the list. State regulators demand traceability down to the gram, and seed-to-sale systems were created to help them keep you in line. This is an important point: seed-to-sale systems weren’t designed with cannabis operators in mind. They…
Why cannabis businesses need more than spreadsheets The cannabis industry is maturing fast. What started with boutique growers, makeshift processing facilities, and a handful of dispensaries has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar market with complex supply chains, investor scrutiny, and regulatory oversight that rivals those of the alcohol and pharmaceutical industries. The industry’s economic footprint is expected to contribute about $123.6 billion to the U.S. economy in…
The cannabis industry is heading into 2026 with both momentum and uncertainty. Growth hasn’t stopped, but the easy-money era is over. Pricing is volatile, states are tightening rules on hemp products, and federal rescheduling could change tax models overnight. Meanwhile, consumer demand is shifting, compliance technology is evolving, and sustainability is moving from “good practice”…
1. Why Supply Chain Disruption is Hitting Growers Hard Growers across the country are concerned with the impact of tariffs and how global tensions will impact the price and availability of supplies. Are you prepared for rapid changes in the price of fertilizer? Do you have a plan for if your materials are held up…
When working with integrating applications from two vendors, the experience can be frustrating for end-users. Data exchanges may not always flow smoothly, particularly when there’s no front-end for one of the applications. Without a front-end, the integration grows exponentially more complex. Users cannot tap into an interface with menus, buttons, and checkboxes to make sure…
The cannabis industry has experienced remarkable growth and state-based legalization, but understanding and following compliance requirements can be a daunting task for businesses in the sector. There are various regulatory requirements that cannabis businesses must follow, such as licensing, testing, packaging and labeling, and marketing restrictions. While these regulations are already strict, they become even…
