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Catching up with Jushi Creativity: A Q&A with Dre Neumann

Jushi Holdings is a large multi-state operator with a massive national footprint and a presence in key markets, including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, […]

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Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

As the cannabis industry grows and the category becomes increasingly crowded, package design is more important than ever. Impactful and meaningful branding […]

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New Jersey Launches Adult Use Sales

On Thursday, April 21, a handful of dispensaries in New Jersey begin selling cannabis to adults over the age of 21. The […]

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A Cannabis Brand’s Visual Identity: To Illustrate or Not

In the cannabis industry, it’s vital for your brand to stand out and engage your target customer at every touchpoint. When it […]

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Quality Systems 101: CAPA Programs Drive Improvement & Prevent Costly Mistakes

No business is perfect, especially when humans are part of the equation. But, how do you tackle fixing quality issues as they […]

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Five Things Every Cannabis Business Needs Before They Open

When it comes to small business opportunities these days, few phrases give people the old dollar-sign-eyes more than “legal cannabis”. From states […]

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Integrating a Culture of Quality Into the Cannabis Industry

The culture of the cannabis industry is filled with passion that many envy, and for valid reasons. The roots of the cannabis […]

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It’s High Time for the Cannabis Industry to Pay Attention to Contact Compliance

Communicating with consumers through the telephone—either by text messages or by calls—is a great way to engage with them. Indeed, a recent […]

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Why Organic Should be the Future of CBD

The hemp industry is rapidly growing, but it’s no secret that it suffers from a major legitimacy problem. When manufacturers choose to […]

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Advertising a Cannabis Business Through the Pandemic

For a long time, cannabis marketing didn’t exist. Then suddenly, it did. Fast forward a few years, and this nascent vertical within […]