Being in my position isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Known as the “fun sucker” in the building, I am constantly on top of every move…
Retail
Last month I wrote a piece called Marijuana 2.0, discussing some of the inevitable changes that are occurring in the cannabis industry. In a nutshell,…
This month, we continue covering the basic terms of retail financial management. Mastering these should make you more comfortable in discussions with your sources of…
I hate shopping but I love stores. Let me explain: Stores are amazing places where I can find a product I’m looking for and I…
The journey begins with our receptionist — a role perfectly suited for somebody outgoing. The receptionist has the power to create a great first impression…
Have you ever secretly dreaded that someone would find out you don’t know everything you’re supposed to about running your retail business? A client was…
The other day I had a long conversation with a friend who works in marketing for a well-known flower brand. The conversation centered on the…
The Retail and Dispensary (RAD) Expo is the only trade show 100% dedicated to cannabis retailers and dispensary owners. The event provides cannabis retailers with…
At night, the parking lot at Local Roots is flooded by twenty-somethings posing with their cars for Instagram photos in front of the pulsating LED…
I was not present at the deliberations because I couldn’t make any statements in my defense, so my lawyer and I opted not to attend.…