First you
need to decide how you plan to run your business.
Start with the basics. I recommend forming a
corporation, it offers the best protection overall.
Depending on your particular State's requirements, this
may be a general C-Corp or a Not fr Profit entity under
State Law. You CAN NOT be a Federal 501 (c)(3)
corporation because marijuana, medical or not, is not
recognized by Federal Law...anyone who tells you otherwise
is sadly mistaken about the law.
I offer
complete assistance in the creation of a business plan
including the following:
1.
Business
Formation
2.
Assist with
securing rental property, this entails discussing current laws and possible
liability with a potential landlord. (we are not
real estate agents, but we can point you in the right
direction)
3.
Assist with
obtaining necessary City and/or County Business Licenses.
This is where a lot of the cost comes in. Sometimes
this can require multiple meetings with City/County
Officials and/or City/County government agencies.
4.
Dispensary
Floor-plan and Security Design. We've worked with a
lot of them and know what is the most secure method to set
you up.
5.
Daily
procedures including inventory control. Proper and
complete record keeping is a MUST!
6.
Prepare
daily business forms and documents. These include
patient sign-in sheets, employee time cards, transaction
records and other daily necessities.
The biggest reason these businesses fail is because of poor
planning. Be it due to not overseeing employees or not
following every procedure properly, having a written plan for
every job is essential. From the moment a patient walks in
through the door there should be a plan for how to assist them
until they walk back out the door.