Marijuana Dispensary: How to Open and Operate One

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Marijuana Dispensary How to Open and Operate One
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Marijuana has been that drug that when mentioned
people are often uncomfortable. Recently some
states, countries or cities have legalized the
use and growing of medical marijuana. With the
use and growth getting the green light, the
medical marijuana dispensary sector has grown in
leaps and bounds, providing employment
opportunities and accruing massive revenue.
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The medical fraternity together with patients who
are terminally ill have given the drug widespread
approval for its use as a pain reliever.
Something that has been elusive for the users of
marijuana is knowing the right dosage for
treatment and recreation. If administered and
used recklessly without proper dosage and
supervision, marijuana can cause other
complications leading to addiction and fatality.
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States like California and Alaska have legalized
the dispensation of marijuana for both
recreational and medical use through permitted
channels like marijuana dispensaries. There are
many factors that should be considered before
operating one. Being informed on how to open a
dispensary will be by doing extensive research on
the laid down procedures and law that govern such
businesses because it varies from one state to
another. After doing your research, there are
some of the common business areas you need to
have knowledge about before capitalizing on the
opportunity. These are
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Business Permits and Licensing

• For a business to be considered legit, you will
  have to register your company with the local
  authorities. That should be the first step.
  Before being open for operation, get a list of
  all required paperwork you need to submit, pay
  for all licenses and permits. This is a sure way
  of avoiding being on the wrong side of the law.
  With the documentation in order your opening
  business doors can now be flung open.

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Resources Needed

• It is quite capital intensive to opening a
  dispensary in California or in any other state
  since this is a new scope of business with
  authorities charging exorbitant fees. Ask for
  professional help in locating a prime area to set
  up shop, procuring initial stock, hiring of
  qualified personnel, paying for licenses and any
  other expenses. Write up business plan to know in
  detail what is needed for this kind of business.
  The question how to open a dispensary that has
  good returns will be answered if business is
  operational but this may take time so try and be
  patient. Have a time frame to operate within as
  it will help you sort out some details.

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Suppliers

• You need to create a good rapport with suppliers
  as they contribute significantly in this sector.
  You will need to find a supplier who is reliable
  and will supply you with the quality and quantity
  consignment as agreed. In case you find it quite
  burdensome in this area, you can start
  cultivating your own marijuana to curb the
  shortages.

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Customers

• Since this is a new opportunity get to know your
  target market. Work closely with medical
  practitioners and clinics as they are directly
  involved with the patients.

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Visit this link to receive all information
regarding different state laws on how to operate
a dispensary in the area you are interested in.
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