As we head into 2023, cannabis continues to be a rapidly growing and evolving industry. The percentage of U.S. adults who say they have tried marijuana is sitting at 49%, the highest measurement to date. Just seven years ago, only 40% of Americans said they tried cannabis at some point in life. Weedmaps’ 2021 survey of cannabis users reported that since March 2020, half of the respondents … [Read more...] about 2023 Cannabis Industry Predictions
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Biden Signs Marijuana Research Bill
President Joe Biden has officially signed a marijuana research bill into law, making history by enacting the first piece of standalone federal cannabis reform legislation in U.S. history. Clearing the House in July and the Senate in November, the Act is aimed at providing federal support to facilitate research of cannabis and its potential health benefits, according to Tobacco … [Read more...] about Biden Signs Marijuana Research Bill
How Data Analytics Can Transform Your Cannabis Business
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, businesses are turning toward data analytics to flourish and stand out in a competitive market. In the rapidly maturing industry, a strong grasp of data analytics is essential for setting growth strategies and boosting market differentiation, consumer satisfaction, and other benchmarks. “Being data driven in the cannabis industry is … [Read more...] about How Data Analytics Can Transform Your Cannabis Business
7 Ways to Increase Terpene Levels in Cannabis
Terpenes are yet another compound found in the cannabis plant that greatly impact how certain strains taste and smell. As more research is done on terpenes and how they impact humans, they are becoming an increasingly popular factor for consumers when purchasing cannabis products. Because of this surge in popularity, cannabis growers are looking for ways to increase the terpene levels in … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Increase Terpene Levels in Cannabis
Cannabis Brands Share Secrets for Success
Running any business can be quite demanding, but running a cannabis business presents its own set of challenges. Until federal legalization comes into play, company owners are stuck adhering to different state guidelines, zoning restrictions, and shipping difficulties, just to name a few — which can make it extremely difficult to thrive in the industry. Leaf Retailer spoke with a variety … [Read more...] about Cannabis Brands Share Secrets for Success
How Technology is Enhancing the Cannabis Growing Process
Entrepreneurs have been perfecting the art of cannabis growing for years. Now that weed has become more mainstream, different technologies are popping up everywhere to help enhance the process. From the proper lighting and automatic temperature checks to having control over an irrigation system, keep reading to find out which technologies can help take your budtending business to the next … [Read more...] about How Technology is Enhancing the Cannabis Growing Process
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary
With marijuana legalization continuing to sweep the nation, cannabis dispensaries are popping up like weeds. Recreational cannabis is currently legal in 20 states, and if federal legalization actually passes, there will be a plethora of opportunities to open up your very own dispensary and cash in on the weed boom. The fact of the matter is that entering the legal cannabis industry can be … [Read more...] about How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary
Best States to Start a Cannabis Business
With the proposed Marijuana Legalization Bill on the horizon, this could unlock many opportunities for small business owners. In order to help aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their chances for long-term prosperity, we analyzed the pros and cons of starting a cannabis business in multiple different cities across the U.S. Here are the top cities based on location and rental prices: California … [Read more...] about Best States to Start a Cannabis Business
How to Promote Your Cannabis Business Online
There are a variety of different, creative ways to promote your retail business, but once you start selling cannabis, most of those avenues become out of reach. There are still many legality issues with cannabis, and many states still do not allow brands to sell within their borders, which means many advertising mediums do not even want to get involved with the promotion of cannabis. This … [Read more...] about How to Promote Your Cannabis Business Online
Tips for Setting Up a Cannabis Business
There are so many things you need in order to start a business that it can seem a little daunting, especially if you want to start your own cannabis business. With all of the different regulations, restrictions, and laws out there, it is imperative that entrepreneurs do their research beforehand, and Leaf Retailer is here to help you with that process. Creating an Operating … [Read more...] about Tips for Setting Up a Cannabis Business