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

So you've packed your bags, loaded your van are ready to join the "Green Rush" along thousands of others looking to try their luck at opening and running successful marijuana dispensaries and businesses in states like Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Alaska and others. The business is big: According to CNBC, the marijuana industry in the U.S alone is worth an estimated $45 billion and it continues to grow. As of January 1, 2014, the state of Colorado became to the first have dispensaries where marijuana could be grown and sold legally.Because of this legalization, medical dispensaries in Colorado are now able to apply for special licenses that allow them to sell marijuana for medical and recreational use to the public. However, the costs of cannabis retail sales don't come cheap: Marijuana dispensaries and businesses can expect to pay tens of thousands on operating licenses and application fees. Background checks and residency requirements for business owners are there to make sure that not anyone can start their own dispensary and sell marijuana. Today, marijuana dispensaries are not just in Colorado but have grown to other states like California, Alaska, Florida and the like. Marijuana dispensaries have the added advantage in that they don't only have to sell weed to card-holding patients, but to recreational smokers as well. In this book you will learn: - How to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary: A Bit of Background - A Look at How Marijuana Dispensaries Work - Challenges of a Marijuana Medical Dispensary - What to Do When Opening a Medical Marijuana Dispensary - The Kind of Costs and Revenues to Expect From A Medical Marijuana Dispensary - What Are the Auxiliary Benefits of Starting a Medical Marijuana Dispensary? - Other Important Considerations to Make Before Starting And Running A Medical Marijuana Dispensary Let's get started!

The sale of legal and medical marijuana is a billion dollar industry in the United States and savvy entrepreneurs know now is a lucrative time to get into the business. In this helpful guide, you learn how to create a new business and work within local, state and federal laws to propagate a successful marijuana business.

MARIJUANA GROWING AND BUSINESS How do you start Cannabusiness? How do I write a business plan for a dispensary? Thinking about starting a cannabis business but don't know where to begin? THIS BOOK WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO GROW MARIJUANA YOURSELF, STEP BY STEP, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS The market value of the U.S. cannabis industry is projected to reach $30 billion annually by 2025. Cannabis has crept out of the shadows of the stoner culture and emerged as a multi-billion-dollar industry. Before you start any business, you should have some idea of what the industry landscape is like: What are the earning potentials? What are the risks? Who is your competition? Before you get started Cannabis cultivation laws vary widely state-by-state. Also, we can't stress this enough: Growing cannabis is illegal in a lot of places, and the penalties - which include steep fines and prison time - can be much worse than possession, since growing can imply an intent to distribute. You need to be especially scrupulous about heeding these rules. Do your homework and read up on the laws in your state. Some states prohibit growing cannabis, while others, like my home state of California, permits anyone over age 21 to grow cannabis, but only up to a certain number of plants. Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Vermont, and Maine also allow cultivation, but again, the specifics depend on the state. Definitely clarify what your rights are before you start the glorious path to at-home bud gardening. Let's start! Reading the first book you will learn: GROWING MARIJUANA FOR BEGINNERS Step-by-Step in 10 STEPS CANNABIS SATIVA CANNABIS INDICA CANNABIS RUDERALIS DIFFERENT PERCENTAGES OF THC THE RESIN CBD AND THC HOW GENETICS INFLUENCES RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THC AND CBD THE STAGES OF CANNABIS CULTIVATION ELEMENTS TO CHECK ON CANNABIS SEEDS TEMPERATURE PLAYS A FUNDAMENTAL ROLE IN GERMINATION GLASS OF WATER TECHNIQUE WET PAPER NAPKIN TECHNIQUE USE CUBES IN ROCK WOOL INDOOR OUTDOORS TRANSPLANT: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE HARVEST DRYING HOW TO MAKE FEMINIZED CANNABIS SEEDS NUTRIENTS And much, much more! In the second book: CANNABIS BUSINESS - 32 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY - The Secret To GROW, OPEN and RUN a Marijuana Dispensary LEGALIZATION AMERICAN STATES WHERE CANNABIS REMAINS ILLEGAL: THE RED TRIDENT COFFEE SHOP /DISPENSARIES /GROW SHOP /HEAD SHOP THE CORE OF DUTCH TOURISM DISPENSARY: US CANNABIS STORES COLLECTIVE: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SOCIAL CLUBS IN SPAIN HOW TO START A MARIJUANA BUSINESS IN 5 STEPS HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE FOR A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES IN THE REST OF THE WORLD Starting a Cannabis Social Club in 4 steps THE TRANSITION FROM THE MARKET TO THERAPEUTIC USE PACKAGING, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING A CANNABIS BUSINESS PLAN (TEAM) CAN CONTROL STARTUP COSTS COSTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CANNABIS DISPENSARY COSTS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL CANNABIS CONSULTANTS COSTS TO PROMOTE YOUR CANNABIS BUSINESS THE JOBS IN THE CANNABIS SECTOR, AND HOW MUCH THEY ARE PAID 32 IDEAS TO MAKE MONEY IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY And much, much more!

So you want to be a Cannabis millionaire? In this book, 50 industry insiders share what it takes to succeed in the weed business and generate High R.O.I. In the follow up to his best-selling The Entrepreneur's Guide to Cannabis, Cannabis Business Coach and award-winning Cannabis entrepreneur, Michael Zaytsev shares the strategies and tactics that transformed him from an idealistic 24-year-old with absolutely no knowledge of Cannabis-except how to consume it-into one of the Cannabis industry's most consistently innovative, influential, and effective leaders. The Cannabis Business Book features interviews and insights from 50 industry leading insiders, including: Founder and Owner of California's largest medical dispensary (Steve DeAngelo) Investors funding the biggest deals in Cannabis business (Emily Paxhia, Asher Troppe, Alain Bankier, Scott Greiper) Chief Mentor for the world's largest network of high-net-worth Cannabis investors in the world (Francis Priznar) Renowned Cannabis grow expert and Senior Cultivation Editor of High Times magazine (Danny Danko) Attorneys who helped craft the laws that legalized Cannabis in Colorado, Florida, and Massachusetts (Brian Vicente, Ben Pollara, Shanel Lindsay) Entrepreneurs in all facets of the industry, from edibles to software and everything in between Trailblazing pioneers in activism who paved the way for legal Cannabis business and many more! Readers can expect to learn: Why Cannabis business represents an unprecedented once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wealth creation and social impact How to take advantage of that opportunity Whether or not the cannabis business is right for you (it's not for everyone...) How the Cannabis industry is unique from every other industry in the world The mindset, leadership principles, and best practices of highly successful Cannabis entrepreneurs How to raise money for your Cannabis business How to build a potent and supportive Cannabis network The most common mistakes Cannabis entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them and more! Michael Zaytsev, or Mike Z, is the Founder of High NY -one of the world's largest marijuana Meetup communities. He has produced Cannabis education and networking opportunities for thousands of people. He is also the Founder of The New York City Cannabis Film Festival, the Cannabis Media Lab, & the High Tech Hackathon. Michael Zaytsev's writing has been published in Entrepreneur, Forbes, International Business Times, & more. For more information or to contact Mike Z, visit www.MichaelZaytsev.com

Do you want to grow and sell your own marijuana? If the answer is yes, you need to know that there are many factors you will need to consider before and while running a marijuana business. You need to know how you can grow your marijuana. You need to find out if it is legal to grow and sell it in your state. If it is legal to do so, what laws and tax laws do you need to consider? You also need to decide how you want to run your business. Do you want to sell it for medical purposes or for recreational purposes? This may sound complicated, but that is true about running any business. All you need is some pointers to get started and you will be able to run a successful marijuana business for yourself! This guide will help you understand whether you should choose this type of business. How much investment will you need? How much space will you need? What tax laws do you need to consider? How can you set up your own dispensary as well? Without further delay, let’s get started and learn about marijuana and about running a successful marijuana business.

Make informed decisions about the benefits of using cannabis Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it’s to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana. Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you’ll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer. Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you Manage aches and pains Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles Navigate the legal requirements If you’re curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!