Recreational marijuana consumers in Oregon have to start getting used to paying higher prices, with a 25 percent sales tax coming into effect on marijuana products for people without medical cards. This post from The 420 Times reports the kicking in of sales tax on recreational marijuana products in Oregon. Sad news for pot consumers in Oregon. The statewide tax-free ride ... Continue Reading
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Accidental Marijuana Entrepreneurs Blend Marijuana and Business Cultures
The moral dilemmas around marijuana are giving way to business cultures and accidental marijuana entrepreneurs are proof of that. This post from The Cannabist turns the spot light on the blending of marijuana culture with business culture. For people with traditional business backgrounds, the path to cannabis industry isn't always straight Eric Jacobson scoops up a ... Continue Reading
The Heating Up of Coffee and Weed Mashup Industry
A new wave of legal-weed entrepreneurs wants to put the weed in your coffee pot. This post from The Cannabist sheds light on the science, rich history, potential profits and challenges faced by the coffee and weed mashup industry. It was during an endless drive home from a camping trip in eastern Washington that entrepreneur Adam Stites came up with his latest product. “What ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Businesses to Cross Many Hurdles Before Gold Rush Begins
Even though the projections for a matured legal marijuana industry are rosy, the current scenario for marijuana businesses is filled with obstacles. This post from The Columbus Dispatch delves into the hurdles, outlined by Justin Breidenbach, that marijuana entrepreneurs face today. Running a marijuana business is more than a pipe dream, says Justin Breidenbach: It’s ... Continue Reading