So you want to start a cannabis business?

Do you dream of starting your own legal cannabis business and becoming an advocate for the plant, but have no idea where to start or how to make it work? Then this book is for you! It’s time to learn the ins and outs of entering and navigating the cannabis space as a professional. Author, entrepreneur, and business consultant JM Balbuena will guide you through assessing the industry and the requirements to build a compliant cannabis business, as well as helping you develop a clear vision strategy for long-term success as the world moves closer toward legalization.

The Successful Canna-preneur will provide you with firsthand expert guidance so that you can:

• Become a legal cannabis entrepreneur
• Start a cannabis business that aligns with your passion and your wallet
• Differentiate between what’s legal and what’s not in the U.S.
• Build a solid foundation and support systems
• Discover novel opportunities to expand in the cannabis space

If you are searching for a way to pursue your passion in this budding industry, then let JM Balbuena jumpstart your journey as a canna-preneur!

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Green Renaissance, not a buzzword but a significant cultural shift with cannabis at the center.

Embark on an eye-opening journey into the multifaceted world of one of the most vilified plants in the history of humanity. From its pre-historical roots to its groundbreaking future, this book explores the complexities and possibilities of the cannabis plant. Ever wondered about the significance of terms like ‘THC’ or ‘wake and bake’ or the difference between ‘decriminalization’ and ‘legalization’?

Discover the vital role of activists, communities, and politicians and how their actions are shaping the industry’s future. Get an inside look at cannabis culture, complete with an exploration into the historical influence of the plant in wellness, lifestyle and culture. Understand the nuanced of policies, connect the dots between major historical events, delve into the legal challenges and opportunities that canna-preneurs currently face, and weigh in on the possible pros and cons of federal legalization.

With a blend of cultural insight, policy discussion, and a nod to the cannabis culture that continues to bring people together, this book serves as an essential guide for anyone interested in the world of cannabis—be it as a consumer, advocate, entrepreneur, or curious George. Let this book be your hindsight to a rich history full of lessons learned, and your foresight to what lies ahead: a future filled with promise and potential.

She’s Taking a Break is the story of a sophisticated stoner, Annie McGrath, who returns to her childhood home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after a fight with her husband, a famous guitarist, in LA.

When Annie decides to stay in Cambridge to help her mother and sister care for her dying stepfather, she is forced to confront what happened between her and the boy across the street, now a priest at the local parish. While in Cambridge, Annie also finds purpose through her baking skills allowing her to reflect on how she ended up fleeing a life she loved with her rock-star husband, Jean-Pierre.

She’s Taking a Break is a contemporary romance about what happens when two sisters, one priest, and a rock star smoke a joint.