Cannabis Startup

Launching a cannabis startup requires expert planning and execution. Catalyst BC supports entrepreneurs through licensing, facility design, investor relations, and early-stage business strategy tailored to cannabis markets.

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California, Cannabis Business Plans and Strategies, Cannabis Consulting, Cannabis Licensing & Applications, Cannabis Operations and Optimization, Colorado, Medical Cannabis, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Recreational, United States

Cannabis Consumption Lounges: Which States Permit On-Site Use in 2025?

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Across much of the U.S., legally consuming cannabis is restricted to private residences—and even then, landlords or HOAs often ban it. Although retail sales of cannabis are legal in several jurisdictions, only a handful of public venues let adults consume their purchases on-site. Alaska led the way in December 2018, when its Marijuana Control Board rolled out statewide rules for on-site consumption. But it wasn’t until 2019 that the Original Cannabis Café in West Hollywood became America’s first social lounge. Since then, more states have drafted their own frameworks to permit these communal spaces.

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Cannabis Business Plans and Strategies, Cannabis Consulting, Medical Cannabis, Recreational

Cannabis Branding and Marketing: Building a Strong Cannabis Brand for Success

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Effective Cannabis Branding is the key to distinguishing your business in a crowded market. With a compelling name, striking logo, innovative packaging, and persuasive messaging, your brand can captivate consumers and build lasting loyalty. Moreover, integrating a robust Cannabis Marketing Strategy that incorporates digital strategies, social media, influencer partnerships, and community engagement is essential to educate consumers on your products and their benefits.

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Cannabis Business Plans and Strategies, Cannabis Consulting, Cannabis Operations and Optimization, Laws and Regulations, Recreational

Cannabis Distribution Channels: Choosing the Best Sales Strategy For Your Business

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A successful cannabis business must carefully select its Cannabis Distribution Channels to maximize market reach and profitability. These channels determine how your product reaches consumers and include various strategies such as retail storefronts, dispensary partnerships, and online sales. Transitioning smoothly between these options requires understanding each channel’s nuances and aligning them with your business goals.

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Cannabis Business Plans and Strategies, Cannabis Consulting, Cannabis Facility Design, Cannabis Operations and Optimization, Laws and Regulations

Cannabis Business Startup Commissioning Essential Steps and Best Practices

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The journey from concept to operation is challenging and complex in the cannabis industry. One critical phase that determines the success of a cannabis business is Cannabis Business Startup Commissioning. This process, also known as the cannabis business launch process or cannabis business commissioning, ensures that every system and operation within your facility is designed, installed, tested, and ready for full-scale production.

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