CANNABIS APPLICATION CONSULTING & LICENSING
Applying for a cannabis business license is your first and most vital step to establishing your business.
Submitting a winning cannabis business license application is
WHERE AN OPERATION'S JOURNEY TRULY BEGINS.
After researching a market, finding a niche, and developing a solid business plan, applying for a business license is the next step towards launching an operation. However, the application process can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. Each country, state, or municipality may have unique laws and regulations. What is legal in one area might not be in another. A cannabis product that is available and profitable in one state or country, may prove contrary to local laws and consumer demand in another state or country. Add fierce competition with limitations placed on the number of licenses available in many of these markets and the chances of winning slims significantly if businesses are not prepared.
Our cannabis licensing application services begin with a comprehensive review of your business plan and management team, from there we either revise your existing articulation documents or we create new documents such as financial models, executive summary, and a pitch deck for you from scratch. These documents are invaluable throughout the business start-up process and act as the backbone of the license application writing and submittal process. Depending on your business needs, Cannabis Portugal's cannabis licensing consulting team can provide strategic guidance for you during the application process or we can help you write and submit your license application.
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KEY AREAS OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATION ARE:
➤Regulatory research and synthesis
➤Business model development & audits
➤Community integration
➤Research, writing, and submittal
➤Product guidance
➤Construction & architectural planning
➤Compliant real estate selection
➤Vendor and distribution management
➤Security & compliance
➤Banking & finance review and strategy
➤Marketing strategy & branding
➤Project management
➤Financial modeling
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Cannabis Portugal prepares businesses for the licensing process by
TAILORING THEIR KEY STRENGTHS TO MEET REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES.
Applying for a cannabis business license demands that budding operators are first and foremost knowledgeable about their market, including the rules and regulations, what the licensing agency’s priorities are, and which cannabis products are allowed. Cannabis Portugal knows that there is no detail too small when it comes to submitting a successful application and has seen time and time again how important it is for an operation’s business plans to fit with the local goals and ethos of a community.
You will need to tailor every section of your business plan, from security plans to marketing strategy, to be compliant with applicable regulations. While we cannot guarantee that our services will result in winning a license, we are confident after working with 500 cannabis companies, that our global cannabis consulting guidance is the most comprehensive in the industry.
We can help your team to:
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Craft a powerful executive summary
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Formulate a tailored pitch deck and financial models to help secure investors
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Develop a detailed application timeline & project management plan
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Create comprehensive strategies for real estate, security, and compliance
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Provide application guidance throughout the process
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Draft, edit and/or submit your application