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So there I am, staring at the picture of DEA agents in front of the cannabis shop and it was at that moment I realized…

Sunlight doesn’t cost anything, so why not use it? In addition, we will use supplemental LED lighting when the sun is not available. The dry…

The fact that an ugly exterior is bad for business might seem completely obvious, but the science behind creating a successful storefront and effective signage…

At first, the response from vendors to negotiate long-term pricing was lackluster, but as the market continued to decline, interest began to increase. We were…

Another “flash discount” just hit my phone. That makes one discount alert every day this week. At this point, I don’t even open the text…

Whether it’s remembering customer names, offering a loyalty program or keeping our prices consistent and competitive, we strive to be the local shop — your…

As a retail store owner, I have seen this time and time again: An event or date gets hyped beyond the point of realism. Prior…

*This story was originally published in the October 2017 issue of Marijuana Venture, on sale now at a store near you. For a restaurant with…

Mike Hayes runs several successful businesses in Central Oregon, but that doesn’t prevent some of his former colleagues from razzing him about his latest venture.…