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Audit Readiness for Plant Touching Businesses

A report issued three years ago by the Department of Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), states that the IRS […]

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The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 6

This is Part 6 and the final chapter in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see […]

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, regulations will only get more onerous and complex, and enforcement will ramp up. In order […]

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Transportation & Supply Issues in Cannabis Staffing: How to Get Unstuck

Anyone in cannabis will tell you that complex transportation and supply issues are stalling industry growth and impacting employers’ ability to hire […]

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Beyond Compliance: Understanding and Combating Contamination

As an emerging field in cannabis, contaminant testing remains a gray area for many businesses. The vast differences in state-by-state regulations, along […]

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Best Practices for Training New Hires and Documenting Operations

Let’s just say it. There is an undeniable chaos in the cannabis industry. It doesn’t matter if you’re a big or small […]

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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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How Effective is Your Internal Auditing Program?

The word “audit” evokes various emotions depending on your role in an organization and the context of the audit. While most are […]

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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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The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance for Consumers

Anyone owning and operating a cannabis business should know the value of proactive compliance management to operate successfully. For consumers, the view […]