Certified wine experts are sommeliers. For beer, they’re known as cicerones. So, what to call a certified expert in the finer points of marijuana? Well, if the organizers of a first-of-its-kind cannabis certification program have their way, marijuana masters will be known as ganjiers. Ganjier is also the name of the course on offer. According […]
Marijuana legalization may be continuing apace across the US, but cannabis industry finances are still stuck in the 1980s. This isn’t just because many financial institutions are reluctant to service state-legal marijuana businesses because of cannabis’ federally-illegal status. It’s also because of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Code 280E. This code means marijuana businesses have significantly […]
As the US cannabis market continues to mature and establish itself as a legitimate player among more traditional industries, marijuana companies are increasingly turning to patents to protect their intellectual property. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reports that more than half of the cannabis-related patents it has issued have come in the past […]
The future of cannabis cloning is here and already making a splash in the commercial cannabis industry. Enter plant tissue culture cloning: a revolutionary technique that can help preserve genetics, increase yields, and optimize cannabis businesses’ entire cultivation venture. Here’s everything you need to know about cloning cannabis with plant culture tissues. What is plant […]
The thriving cannabis industry in the US, which has gone from strength to strength even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, means marijuana businesses big and small face an increasing need for accountants. Accountants are essential for just about any business, but this is especially so in the marijuana industry given the difficulties posed by the plant’s […]
The third annual Insuring Cannabis Summit took place entirely online this year and focused on the insurance risks and opportunities in the cannabis marketplace. The event, hosted by Insurance Journal, included presentations from 27 marijuana industry experts discussing topics like risk management, the future of the cannabis industry, marijuana laws and regulations, and the business […]
Amazon’s recent moves in support of federal cannabis legalization and its decision to end marijuana screening tests for prospective employees indicates the corporate giant wants to enter the legal marijuana marketplace. In June, Amazon said it would stop cannabis screenings for all positions other than delivery drivers. Not long after though, the company advised its […]
Marijuana users looking for work can now make use of a new search engine that only features job opportunities that don’t require tests for cannabis. The new platform is called Phynally and it’s been developed by Damian Jorden, a Philadelphia entrepreneur who got tired of sifting through employers who insist that new recruits are tested […]
Businesses across the US are finding it increasingly hard to find the right employees amid an employment crisis that’s seen millions of Americans quit their jobs this year in what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Many businesses are now waking up to the fact that having the right employees and treating them well is a […]
While marijuana legalization continues to spread across the US, cannabis stocks are currently trading at some of their lowest market values this year. This downward trend can be attributed in part to more widespread inflation concerns but uncertainty surrounding attempts on Capitol Hill to federally legalize cannabis are also likely playing a role. The Senate […]
