Location, location, location: the three pillars of real estate. When purchasing a home or retail business, one of the most important things to consider is where your location will be in relation to major roadways, neighborhoods, other businesses, etc. When opening a cannabis business, deciding on a location becomes even more important and complex. Currently,…
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Obtaining a license to own and operate a marijuana dispensary is a lengthy and costly process. Even after you become licensed and operational, there are still a plethora of regulations you must comply with. As a dispensary owner, you can expect your retail location to be frequently inspected for compliance by state agents. These…
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With the cannabis industry expanding, dispensaries are opening up around the country. Similar to opening retail stores in other industries, cannabis dispensary owners will need a physical location, a motivated team, high-quality products, and the technology to do it. However, a cannabis dispensary is not just any retail shop. Opening a dispensary entails state applications,…
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Applying for a dispensary requires a prospective dispensary ownership group to develop plans for securing their cash, product, employees, and customers. The security plan is one of the most scrutinized aspects of your entire application; your security plan could win or cost you the license. The government wants to know every last detail about what…
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Employee diversion is prevalent in most industries but is particularly challenging for cannabis companies, which often deal with large amounts of cash and a product that is in high demand. These factors make employee diversion difficult for businesses to identify and prevent. CannaBeSecure’s team of cannabis security experts team knows where to look for diversion,…
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Ted Daniels Joins CannaBeSecure as a Security Advisor CannaBeSecure is excited to announce that Theodore Daniels has joined our team as an experienced advisor in cannabis security. Theodore brings a tremendous amount of experience in cannabis security, having worked in law enforcement and served in the United States Army. Mr. Daniels attended and graduated from…
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Identifying Weak Spots in your Dispensary’s Security The state-to-state legalization of cannabis is in full swing with varying compliance laws in each state. The presence of cash, product, and the collection of patient’s information make cannabis businesses a prime target for criminals. Dispensaries must take a more end-to-end approach to their security compared to other…
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On January 1, 2020, Illinois will become the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana and the first to develop a state marijuana program through legislation. This brings the national tally to 11, as well as Washington, D.C, joining this movement toward the widespread availability of cannabis products. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and…
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If you’ve ever ventured into a licensed cannabis dispensary, you’ve likely noticed heightened security that you may not see in other retail establishments. As you’d imagine, the items being sold in a marijuana dispensary – whether recreational or medical – are far more sensitive than what most other retailers sell. As such, specific security measures…
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Cannabis is quickly being legalized on a state-by-state basis in the US. To date, 11 states and Washington, DC have legalized adult-use, and 33 states have legalized medical cannabis. Pennsylvania is one of the states where medical cannabis is legal. The process that took effect in April 2016 under Governor Tom Wolf, who signed Senate…
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