When you are constantly working, there is an overflow of worry, restlessness, ideas and much more. As an entrepreneur, stress and anxiety are experiences that you go through sometimes every hour of the day. But don’t forget to smile, because I have come to give you some great news that …
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In today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment, collaboration has become an essential skill for teams to succeed. While individual focus time is crucial, many projects require a diverse range of perspectives and skill sets to come to fruition. However, breaking down the silos that exist between team members and departments …
Read More »The Cannabis Industry Should Take Pages From Music's Playbook
There is arguably nothing more important to the success of a business than the war for talent. Bad leadership can kill even the best businesses, while great leadership can buoy a company selling mids. As a still relatively young industry, the legal cannabis industry finds itself grappling with an interesting …
Read More »The Creator Economy: Democratizing Access to Employment for Disabled People
The rise of the creator economy has opened up new avenues for Disabled people to participate in the workforce and escape the poverty cycle that Disabled people are often forced to be caught up in. Social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram provide Disabled creators with a platform …
Read More »10 Practical Ways to Experiment With New Ideas and Minimize Risk
Running a business in the middle of a lingering pandemic, rising costs and the threat of a recession can be a daunting task for any leader. With survival as the top priority, the idea of experimenting and breaking the mold can seem like a luxury that cannot be afforded. However, …
Read More »What Can We Learn About Cannabis Through Food
We break bread to bring people together. A timeless tradition to unite over food, sharing our stories, listening to others, laughing, crying, problem-solving, rejoicing and whatever else that may come through us into that space. For generations, people have stepped outside to share a joint in the cover of a …
Read More »The Sky's The Limit With Drone Art
In New Zealand this past New Year’s Eve 2022-2023, a wealthy American hosted a private fireworks display for his family and guests on their country ranch in Queensland. As soon as the fireworks display began, things went terribly wrong. A fire swept across the mountainside, frightening pets and angering neighbors …
Read More »New Business Owner? Nine Tips for Effective Resource Planning
For new business leaders, it’s important to have a clear and prioritized road map for the business’s future, as this will help guide your decisions each day. However, each initiative, project and task requires certain resources — such as staff, funding, equipment, tools and more. Determining how to allocate these …
Read More »Six Audiences Cannabis-Related Content May Be Missing
Imagine the kind of person who would read this article: “No cannabis emoji? No problem. Here are 11 Stealth Emojis You Can Use for Weed.” Overthinking aside, the first image that pops into your head is probably something like this: a millennial man sitting on his couch where he gets …
Read More »Five Lessons Drug Reformers Can Take Away From The Evolution Of Sex Policy
Throughout my time advocating for improving drug laws, I’ve often marked similarities between drug and sex policy. Historically, sex education laws and legislation surrounding sex were focused on abstinence-only rhetoric. This abstinence-only policy has been repeatedly proven ineffective, harming countless people and contributing to the United States’ high STD and …
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