Cannabis 101
How to get started in the marijuana industry
Cannabis 101
How to get started in the marijuana industry
Are you interested in getting into the cannabis industry? Sapphire Risk is here to provide a crash course in Cannabis 101.
Have a Plan
Prepare funding and a business plan.
Do Your Research
Visit existing locations to get a good feel of what to expect with licensing and the build-out process, as well as the day-to-day operations.
Build Your Team
Architect, general contractor, consultant(s), integrator, IT, engineers, etc.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Policies and procedures have a big impact in the flow of your business.
Training
Ensuring your team and yourself is trained properly on your SOPs will set your business for success.
Here are some resources that may help you guide your way through the complex steps:
How to obtain a Cannabis Cultivation Facility
When starting a cannabis cultivation facility, there are a lot of “I’s” to dot and “T’s” to cross. Ever wonder how existing licensed marijuana cultivators did it? Help… and lots of it...
Best Practices for Preparing a Successful Cannabis License Submission
Preparing to submit a cannabis license is not easy work. It can be very daunting to enter an emerging industry with no licensing guidance. See below for expert advice to help you come out on top!
Why Should You Use an Integrator Who is Experienced in the Cannabis Industry?
The cannabis industry has seen many states legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana over the past few years. As many states have their own rules and regulations to govern operations, it becomes crucial to hire someone who is not only familiar with the rules and regulations for security, but also with best practices for security design and installation methods. Hiring a company with no experience could result in failure to pass the initial inspection, creating a costly penalty or revocation of your license...
Cannabis Retail Design & Branding: A Beautiful, Budding Relationship
In the competitive dispensary market where consumers have dozens of nearby choices, cannabis retail operators must prioritize design in order to stand out from their competition to garner customer loyalty. Let’s take a look at what the term design really means, how to develop a thoughtful design strategy, and some examples of excellent design concepts in the cannabis industry.
These are just a few clever ways companies have implemented unique design concepts to make their brands so easily recognizable, we automatically remember them...
How to preserve cannabis in different forms
Though cannabis is a relatively new consumer commodity, there is no shortage of information to explore. This owes partially to an ‘underground’ culture that’s been amassing knowledge for decades, and partly to cannabis producers and retailers focusing their marketing efforts on educating potential customers...
How one cannabis industry legal veteran and license holder sees cannabis security
The legal cannabis industry has changed rapidly since its inception in the United States. With these changes have come increasing competition, evolving regulation and an even stronger emphasis on security. Veterans in the cannabis industry have seen these changes occur first-hand and are some of the best equipped to ensure compliance in cannabis businesses...
Looking for more resources to further your education in Cannabis 101? Check out our Industry News for the latest information in the Cannabis Market.
Protecting you, your people, and
your assets is our top priority.
Are you interested in getting into the cannabis industry? Sapphire Risk is here to provide a crash course in Cannabis 101.
Have a Plan
Prepare funding and a business plan.
Do Your Research
Visit existing locations to get a good feel of what to expect with licensing and the build-out process, as well as the day-to-day operations.
Build Your Team
Architect, general contractor, consultant(s), integrator, IT, engineers, etc.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Policies and procedures have a big impact in the flow of your business.
Training
Ensuring your team and yourself is trained properly on your SOPs will set your business for success.
Here are some resources that may help you guide your way through the complex steps:
How to obtain a Cannabis Cultivation Facility
When starting a cannabis cultivation facility, there are a lot of “I’s” to dot and “T’s” to cross. Ever wonder how existing licensed marijuana cultivators did it? Help… and lots of it...
Best Practices for Preparing a Successful Cannabis License Submission
Preparing to submit a cannabis license is not easy work. It can be very daunting to enter an emerging industry with no licensing guidance. See below for expert advice to help you come out on top!..
Why Should You Use an Integrator Who is Experienced in the Cannabis Industry?
The cannabis industry has seen many states legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana over the past few years. As many states have their own rules and regulations to govern operations, it becomes crucial to hire someone who is not only familiar with the rules and regulations for security, but also with best practices for security design and installation methods. Hiring a company with no experience could result in failure to pass the initial inspection, creating a costly penalty or revocation of your license...
Cannabis Retail Design & Branding: A Beautiful, Budding Relationship
In the competitive dispensary market where consumers have dozens of nearby choices, cannabis retail operators must prioritize design in order to stand out from their competition to garner customer loyalty. Let’s take a look at what the term design really means, how to develop a thoughtful design strategy, and some examples of excellent design concepts in the cannabis industry.
These are just a few clever ways companies have implemented unique design concepts to make their brands so easily recognizable, we automatically remember them...
​Compliance​
Why would any business owner design their security floor plan without the input of someone who knows what is needed and how much it should cost? ​
​As security project specialists, we offer the Right Work with the Right Vendors for the Right Price. The difference could mean thousands of dollars.You wouldn't build a house without using an experienced general contractor. Why would any business owner design their security floor plan without the input of someone who knows what is needed and how much it should cost? ​
​As security project specialists, we offer the Right Work with the Right Vendors for the Right Price. The difference could mean thousands of dollars ​to a business owner if they ​are not using a licensed security consultant to design their security floor plan.
How to preserve cannabis in different forms
Though cannabis is a relatively new consumer commodity, there is no shortage of information to explore. This owes partially to an ‘underground’ culture that’s been amassing knowledge for decades, and partly to cannabis producers and retailers focusing their marketing efforts on educating potential customers...
How one cannabis industry legal veteran and license holder sees cannabis security
The legal cannabis industry has changed rapidly since its inception in the United States. With these changes have come increasing competition, evolving regulation and an even stronger emphasis on security. Veterans in the cannabis industry have seen these changes occur first-hand and are some of the best equipped to ensure compliance in cannabis businesses...
Looking for more resources to further your education in Cannabis 101? Check out our Industry News for the latest information in the Cannabis Market.
Protecting you, your people, and
your assets is our top priority.
What does it include?
Security floor plan designed to meet state, city, and country requirements​
Project coordination for:
• Video Systems
• Alarms
• Access Control
• Safes & Vaults
Improve service and pricing with industry leading security equipment vendors
Policies & Procedures
A comprehensive policy and procedure manual should clearly detail your rules, your regulations, and procedures on how things should be done. This written document will clarify employees’ expectations about your business polices, and communicate standards of action and behavior.
Your policies and procedures manual should be as detailed as possible, so it can be used as a training manual for new employees as well as a resource manual for existing employees.
Company standards
Working Conditions
Work Expectations
• Transactions, cash handling, customer
service, security guidelines, etc.
Wages and benefits
Performance reviews
Termination Policy