Obtaining a License
Once you decide that you want to apply for a license, it's time to get to work. We can assist with building a strong team that satisfies state requirements, establishing a business entity, identifying target zones, and developing financial pro formas.
Interested in applying for a retail cannabis operator license? We can help you devise a winning strategy, craft a compelling narrative, and navigate the application process from start to finish to get you the highest chances of approval.
Finding the right spot to set up shop can make or break your business. We look at a wide variety of factors including demographics, traffic, and more so that you can be confident when planting your flag.
A solid business plan is not only a required component on most state applications, but something you will need to pitch your business to investors. Our insights will ensure that your business plan is comprehensive and tailored to your strengths.
The "instruction manuals" of your business, standard operating procedures are also required on most applications. We can guide you in developing best-in-class SOPs with our experience, resources, and network of experts.
Getting Up and Running
When it comes time to building your team, our experience can help guide you in creating the right roles, filling them with the right candidates, and offering the right training.
We have the resources to create a strong brand concept -- from establishing a brand identity to logo design -- that will resonate with your target consumers.
From procuring equipment and supplies to working with security and lab-testing, we have you covered.
Optimizing Your Business
Knowing your numbers is paramount to the success of any operation. Whether it's cultivation or retail, we can direct you to what kind of data you need to track in order to best understand the health of your business.
The right strategy needs to be driven by the right intel. Through transaction analysis, site visits and more, we can help you understand your customer, what brands they seek, and how best to reach them.
Armed with the right analytics, we can take that intel a step further and apply it to the way you brand and market your products to engage and excite your customer.
Other Services
Want to know how the publicly traded MSOs are doing? From top-line growth and margins to footprint expansion, we can show you which companies to emulate -- and what pitfalls to avoid.
Thinking about acquiring or selling a license or other asset? We can help you understand the current pricing landscape to ensure that you are getting a fair deal.
We are more than happy to tackle any other industry-related questions. If we don't have the answers ourselves, we have a network of experts that we can refer you to.