Western Regional Cannabis Business Alliance Launches to Advocate on behalf of Legal Cannabis State Marketplaces
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
by The CBT Editorial Team
WESTERN REGIONAL CANNABIS Business Alliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2018 Contact: Aaron Pickus, WRCBA, media@wrcba.org Cary Carrigan, Executive Director, Alaska Marijuana Industry Association Western Regional Cannabis Business Alliance Launches to Advocate on behalf of Legal Cannabis State Marketplaces American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Arizona form
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What To Look for in Your Merchant Account Provider
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
by Michael Hackmer
In any vendor/client relationship, vetting research is time well spent. By looking into each potential partner’s qualifications and experience, you can ensure your financial investment will not be misspent. Merchant services are an area of your business that should not be overlooked in this regard. In this post, we review questions to ask before hiring
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Cannabis Equipment Financing – Taking Your Business to New Heights!
Monday, April 17, 2017
by Michael Hackmer
These are very exciting times! The Cannabis Industry is growing by leaps and bounds. There are constant new developments and ever changing regulations, it seems the industry is changing almost daily. This years elections could find several more states passing legislation and creating a myriad of brand new markets for the cannabis industry. Whether you
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Guardian Data Systems Cannabis Software Launches New Website
Monday, November 21, 2016
by Michael Hackmer
Guardian Data Systems, a leader in marijuana business software, as well as banking and financial services for the cannabis industry, launched its new website this month. The site (see screenshot below) was built in WordPress, and highlights the company’s capabilities in cannabis software, and banking and financial services. The goals of the website design were
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International Roundup On Marijuana News For September
Sunday, September 25, 2016
by Michael Hackmer
This post, International Roundup On Marijuana News For September, originally appeared in the New Frontier CannaBit blog. The U.S. market continues to dominate news coverage. And with numerous marijuana legalization laws scheduled to be voted on in November, the news focus on these efforts and other stories won’t likely dissipate. However, there are some interesting
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Cannabis Payroll Solutions
Monday, June 20, 2016
by Michael Hackmer
Times are changing quickly in the cannabis industry. Banks are beginning to open their doors to the industry a little more. An amendment was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee recently with the intention of preventing the Treasury Department from punishing banks that choose to provide services for marijuana related businesses. A band-aid for now,
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Top 5 Merchant Solutions for High Risk Industries
Sunday, November 08, 2015
by Michael Hackmer
Merchant accounts allow retailers to accept credit cards and other non-cash payments. Some merchant accounts are considered high risk. E-commerce, international sales, and morally ambiguous retailers are typically categorized as high risk, as are industries with high likelihoods of fraud and chargebacks. Adult product retailers, gambling sites, and payday loan companies are additional high risk
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What Makes Cannabis Consulting Vital to Your Business
Thursday, September 25, 2014
by Michael Hackmer
Cannabis is becoming big business across the country. No fewer than 23 states currently have laws on the books legalizing medical marijuana, 2 states have legalized the substance outright, and 5 more states may legalize it this fall. As growers aim to meet demand in new marijuana markets, cannabis consulting companies have a key role
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Is My Business High Risk, What Does That Mean?
Saturday, September 20, 2014
by Michael Hackmer
In this blog post we will discuss characteristics that classify a business as “high risk” and thus eligible for high risk loans. We cover several scenarios leading to a high risk categorization. We also explain what a high risk loan is, and why this sort of loan may apply to your business. Here are some
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