Cannabis Business

Store Design That Sells: Retail Strategy Meets Cannabis Compliance 

Store Design That Sells: Retail Strategy Meets Cannabis Compliance 

Opening a dispensary is a big deal.  It’s exciting. Stressful too. You’re juggling buildouts, licensing deadlines, inspections, vendor calls, staffing, security requirements, inventory systems — all while trying to create a space people actually want to walk into and spend time in.  A lot of owners go into the process thinking store design is mostly about branding and aesthetics. Good lighting. Nice fixtures. […]

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Dispensary Licensing Applications 

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Dispensary Licensing Applications 

Opening a dispensary is a huge moment.  For most operators, it’s equal parts exciting and overwhelming. You’re trying to secure approvals, finalize budgets, talk with landlords, manage timelines, answer investor questions, and somehow stay optimistic while navigating one of the most regulated industries in the country.  And the licensing process? It can feel relentless.  We’ve worked with owners who had incredible concepts,

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Forte’s Proven Approach to Dispensary Openings & Operation 

Forte’s Proven Approach to Dispensary Openings & Operation 

Opening a dispensary is one of those moments that’s equal parts of excitement and pressure. You’ve likely spent months, maybe years working toward this. Licenses, capital, location, compliance… it all builds up to a single question: Will this work the way I’ve planned?  We’ve worked with enough operators to know that this phase can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot at stake, and the margin for error is smaller than most people

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Forte's Brytany Melville on Cultivated Live at MJBizCon 2023

Forte’s Brytany Melville on the Cultivated Live Podcast at MJBizCon 2023

Forte Cannabis Retail Strategist Brytany Melville recently appeared on a special edition of Jay Rosenthal’s Cultivated Live podcast, hosted at the world-famous Planet 13 dispensary in Las Vegas during MJBizCon 2023. Brytany talked about her unique background in cannabis retail, what Forte does, and the overall cannabis retail landscape. We’ve given a rundown of the

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New York Dispensary License

You’ve Got Your New York Dispensary License, Now What?

Congratulations on obtaining your New York cannabis (CAURD) license! While many enthusiasts believe securing the license is the hardest part, the real work begins now. Ensuring compliance with regulations is important for your business’s reputation and avoiding fines. In this post, we’ll discuss the vital steps to take after obtaining your New York CAURD license to

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New SOP Requirements for Mississippi Cannabis Business

New SOP Requirements for Mississippi Cannabis Businesses  

Mississippi’s cannabis industry is experiencing a significant transformation after the legalization of medical marijuana in 2022. But it’s not just the legalization that’s creating a buzz, it’s the state’s new proposed regulations. However, what’s really catching people’s attention isn’t just long-awaited revisions – it’s the notable changes highlighted in red! The Mississippi Department of Health

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