Starting a cannabis takes a lot of hard work. Before you can legally start your business, there are several considerations that you have to think about.

1. STARTING A CANNABIS – TOP
CONSIDERATIONS THAT YOU
HAVE TO THINK ABOUT
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2. INTRODUCTION
 From planning your business, to finding your locations, and
making your business operational, it seems like there are several
important things that you need to consider, especially if you are
doing this business on your own, without a business partner.

3.  True enough, if you really wanted to be successful in this business,
you have to consider every step carefully, making sure that you
are doing it the right way.

4.  To help you establish your dispensary business successfully, here
are The Dispensary Expert’s Guides on the top things that you
have to consider:
 The state where you can operate your business
 The perfect location for your dispensary
 An effective business plan
 Knowledge about the dispensary law
 Business license

5. 1. STATE WHERE YOU CAN OPERATE
YOUR DISPENSARY
 Be aware that not all states in the US consider the cannabis
dispensary, or the use of medical marijuana, legal.
 As of now, there are 23 states that have legalized the operation
of medical marijuana dispensary.
 Your state may not allow the operation of cannabis dispensary
yet, so you have to consider the city where you are going to put
up your dispensary.

6.  Starting a cannabis dispensary in these states where the use of
medical marijuana is legal is not easy though.
 Still, there are some areas along these states that do not agree,
and have established their own rules to ban the opening of
marijuana dispensaries in their area.
 Thus, you also have to be knowledgeable on which cities all the
establishing of medical marijuana dispensary.

7. 2. THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR A
DISPENSARY
 So, after considering the state in where you are going to put up
your dispensary, it’s about time for you to find a good business
location.
 Generally, you should find a location where it is appropriate to
establish a marijuana dispensary.

8.  For example, it is not right to have your dispensary be put up near
a church or a chapel, right?
 You should also avoid areas that are near the school campuses
and recreational areas.

9. 3. AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN
 Your business plan is very important because this can determine
the success of your dispensary.
 Your dispensary business plan will serve as your guide or your
compass when you’re up and running your business already.
 It determines the necessary actions that you have to do for the
success of your establishment.

10. 4. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE
DISPENSARY LAW
 You don’t need to memorize all the rules and legislations about
the dispensary in your state.
 You just have to be aware of the things that are allowed by the
dispensary, and things that you should not do.

11.  By having a basic understanding on the dispensary law, you will
have a smoother ride.
 And, as long as you are following these rules and regulations that
were set by your state or community, you won’t have a problem
with the government.
 The best thing is, the community might embrace as a part of
them, if you are doing a great job in abiding with the law.

12. 5. BUSINESS LICENSES
 To legally operate, you will need to have a business permit or
license.
 You can check your state government’s website, to learn the
different requirements that you need to pass in order to be
granted a business permit.
 Or, you can visit your city clerk’s office directly and inquire from
them.

13. CONCLUSION
 For more information, read our guide here on how to get a
medical marijuana dispensary license.
 After having your business license, you can already start
establishing your medical marijuana dispensary.