Operations
The Value of Having a Strong Network
Cannabis runs on referrals
Most industries can find a bank, an insurer, a payroll provider, or a lawyer with a search. Cannabis cannot — half the mainstream providers won't serve the industry, and the ones who will aren't always easy to identify. The operators who move fastest are the ones a phone call away from someone who already knows which doors open.
What a real network includes
Cannabis-friendly banks that won't drop you mid-quarter. Attorneys who know your state's regulations rather than learning them on your retainer. Insurance brokers, security firms, POS vendors, and payroll providers with actual cannabis track records. And other operators — the people who tell you which vendors delivered and which didn't.
Where we fit
After a decade serving only this industry, our contact list is one of the quieter services we provide. Clients get connected to providers we have seen perform for other licensed businesses — which is worth more than any directory. The photo on this post is from one of the industry events where those relationships get built; we have been showing up to them since the beginning.
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MCA has served licensed operators exclusively since 2015 — 100+ businesses across 30+ states. Free consultation; bring your last return and current P&L.
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This article is general information, not tax advice.