Q1 2026 Federal Cannabis Deadline: What’s Actually Happening (and What Smart Operators Should Do Now)
Federal cannabis rescheduling 2026 is being discussed as a real window because several forces are converging—DEA rescheduling momentum, congressional pressure, and the growing chaos of hemp-derived THC. But if you’re running a real business, you don’t bet payroll on rumors. You plan for two futures: (1) Schedule III happens, and (2) it stalls again. This […]
How to Manage a Cannabis Dispensary: The 90-Day Playbook
How to Manage a Cannabis Dispensary Without Losing Your License or Your Margin How to manage a cannabis dispensary is one of the most common questions license holders ask after approval—because success in cannabis is rarely about demand. It’s about execution. A dispensary is a highly regulated retail business where compliance failures, weak SOPs, or […]
Retail SOPs: 9 Proven Systems That Help Small Businesses Scale Faster
Retail SOPs are the difference between a business that relies on heroic employees and one that scales predictably. Whether you operate a cannabis dispensary, a coffee shop, or a specialty retailer, documented standard operating procedures turn daily execution into a repeatable system. This retail SOPs playbook breaks down the core operational systems every profitable store […]
Landlord Strategies for Cannabis Tenants: 9 Proven Ways to Boost Cash Flow
Landlord strategies for cannabis tenants are fundamentally different from traditional retail leasing. Leasing commercial property to a cannabis business isn’t like signing a standard strip-mall lease—you’re navigating a complex web of state regulation, federal contradictions, capital constraints, and fast-evolving market dynamics. The right landlord strategies for cannabis tenants can unlock premium rents, long-term appreciation, and […]
Schedule III Cannabis: A Historic Win or a Deceptive Trap? The Legal Truth
The conversation around Schedule III Cannabis reform is electric with a single, game-changing proposal: moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Depending on who you ask, this is either the historic victory that unlocks the industry’s potential or a Trojan horse designed by “Big Pharma” to dismantle the state-legal […]
Your Business Exit Strategy: A Five‑Year Blueprint for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Every cannabis entrepreneur eventually faces the reality that the enterprise you built will change hands. Whether you plan to sell to a strategic buyer, transition ownership to management, or create an employee‑owned legacy, a thoughtful Business Exit Strategy is as essential as a good cultivation plan. Selling a cannabis business isn’t like unloading an end […]
Navigating Multi-State Cannabis Licensing: A $300K+ Application Playbook
Introduction to Multi-State Cannabis Licensing: The High-Stakes Cannabis License Game Getting a cannabis license in one state is hard enough – doing it in multiple states is a whole new level of crazy. If you’re eyeing Illinois, Ohio, California, and New York all at once, brace yourself. This isn’t a leisurely stroll through the park; […]
Rhode Island Cannabis Dispensary License | Guide for 2025
Want a Rhode Island Cannabis Dispensary License in 2025? Rhode Island is finally opening up its adult-use cannabis retail program, offering 24 new dispensary licenses across three license types in 2025. With only 5 licensed dispensaries currently operating and a robust network of 57 licensed growers/processors already in place, this development creates a rare and highly […]
How to Open a Dispensary in Montana: The 2025 Guide to Licensing & Compliance
The Montana cannabis industry is expanding, and July 1, 2025, marks a key milestone—new dispensary licenses will be available. But here’s the catch: If you’re not prepared, you’ll be left behind. At Collateral Base, LLC, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs, MSOs, and investors get licensed, navigate compliance, and set up profitable dispensaries. We bring you […]
Optimal Retained Earnings Strategies for 2025
Introduction Welcome to 2025—a year that’s shaping up to be one of the most transformative in recent history. The political and economic winds have shifted dramatically since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Backed by Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration is on a mission to simplify regulations, boost […]
