Operations
Building Inside Maryland’s Limited License Cannabis Market
Maryland launched its medical cannabis program in 2018 and transitioned to adult use in 2024 as a limited-license state. Currently, there are 108 active dispensaries, with additional operators expected to come online following a March 2024 lottery that awarded conditional licenses to social equity entrepreneurs. However, these licensees still need to clear a vetting process […]
The Cannabis Retailer’s Survival Guide to 2026
2025 saw most businesses scrutinizing their operations to trim margins and survive the tumultuous market. 2026 is about digging deeper to uncover hidden costs that will further improve their bottom line. Tom Zuber, partner at Zuber Lawler, led a panel discussion at the recent IgniteNJ event, where experts offered advice on margin discipline and where […]
What Cultivators Are Talking About in New Jersey
New Jersey is a highly desirable cannabis market for new operators because of its rapid billion?dollar growth, strong consumer demand, and status as one of the most profitable yet undersupplied markets on the East Coast. Cultivators came together at the recent IgniteIt event to share their perspectives on the market. Genetic preservation, price compression, the […]
Jersey Girls Bring Down the House At IgniteIt Event
There was passion, power, and plenty of practical business advice from the women (and one man) who took the stage at the recent IgniteIt event in New Jersey. As the industry shifts away from the early “shiny-object” phase, operators are increasingly doubling down on what works. A few years ago, the prevailing growth strategy was […]
The New York and New Jersey Cannabis Connection
Market Maturity Brings Pricing Pressure New Jersey’s cannabis market is showing signs of maturity, according to a presentation by Headset CEO Cy Scott at the recent Ignite NJ event, saying the overall revenue hit the billion-dollar mark in 2025 and is growing nominally. Similar to other markets in the growth cycle, while more customers are […]
The Case For Cannabis Telemedicine: Can it Work in the US?
It has been one year since Germany fully legalized cannabis on April 1, 2024, following the launch of its medical program in 2017. While cannabis was removed from the narcotics list, Germany continues to take a medical-first approach. Few expect full adult-use legalization anytime soon, particularly after a conservative government was elected last year. According […]
How Smart Water Filtration Strategies Can Save Cannabis Growers Thousands
For licensed cannabis cultivators, water filtration isn’t news. It’s critical infrastructure. Yet treating it as fixed infrastructure rather than an operational cost could be quietly cutting into grower margins. As operators finalize budgets and review efficiency for the seasons ahead, water quality deserves closer scrutiny. Not just from a plant health perspective, but as a […]
New York’s Cannabis Boom Is Real, But So Are the Risks
The Most Exciting US Market No cannabis market in the United States has experienced a more compelling growth trajectory over the past two years than New York. After a halting and often-criticized launch, the state’s legal adult-use market has accelerated at an unmatched pace. In 2023, New York generated a paltry $100 million in legal […]
Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — and How Operators Can Fix It
For cannabis operators, the cost of goods sold (COGS) is far more than an accounting line item. It’s the most critical financial number in the entire business. Under IRC Section 280E, most ordinary business deductions are disallowed, making COGS the primary mechanism for reducing taxable income. At the same time, COGS drives pricing decisions, product […]