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Rose Quartz Boutique : Starting a Legal Marijuana Business in Washington ...

Rose Quartz Boutique : Starting a Legal Marijuana Business in Washington ...: Peace and Blessings from Rose Quartz. It's almost summer.  Let's get right down to business. If you are exited about mari...

Starting a Legal Marijuana Business in Washington or Your State

Emily Imani Rose Quartz 

Peace and Blessings from Rose Quartz. It's almost summer.

 Let's get right down to business. If you are exited about marijuana being legal in your state and the opportunity to open a marijuana retail store, here is what you need to know. 

Key Points To Getting On The Track To Success

*You cannot apply for all three licenses.
* If you want to do retail sales you cannot be licensed as a grower and a processor. 

*If you have a license to grow marijuana  you cannot legally engage in retail  sales.

• You will need to pass a strict criminal background check 
• You will need to show tax documents and proof that you have successfully ran a retail store for  three years.
• You need an approved location separate from a residential dwelling to grow and process.
• You need an approved retail space solely to sell marijuana. You cannot sell marijuana in an existing business.
• Your location must meet state standards and be located a mandatory distance from schools etc.
• You need to prove you can cover start up costs. The state will not consider granting you a license unless you have a solid $75-300,000 set aside. You must have your financial statements in order.

GROW ( YOUR IDEAS)

PROCESS (YOUR THOUGHTS, WRITE A PLAN)

 MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR PROFIT

 FOR NOW the big winners in Washington's retail pot business are not new entreprenuers,or small business people. The grass roots medical marijuana business that played such  a KEY role in the legalization of weed are being pushed off the scene and replaced by state approved business owners who can handle the increased taxes and demands of the state audits, rules and restrictions ( and who have the finances to pass thru the application process). Washington's system has effectively "weeded" out who can and who cannot legally sell marijuana.

This not a simple turn key business opportunity. The state is in control of every finite aspect. In order to prepare for entering the industry study Initiative 502. Create a five year plan.  Get started by opening up a retail store that does not sell weed so that you can  get your three years retail store ownership underway. Save your money. Seek out and build a great investment team. 

Washington residents can legally grow a few plants in thier homes however it is still illegal for anyone to sell marijuana in Washington state UNLESS they have passed thru the application process and have a license. You can still get weed from a neighborhood dealer. But overall when it comes to marijuana sales the state and it's few selected retail owners ( All of whom were already big players in the business world)  have a corner on the market. Many feel this is the safest way to manage the legalization of marijuana. 

Do You Love THC, CBD, Edibles, Drinks and Cannibas Oil..

Do You Want To Help People ?

Don't give up if this is an interest of yours. Study the laws, network, hustle, and start putting your portfolio goals down on paper. There are a ton of opportunities waiting for you once you become an expert on ANY topic or aspect of the business. Talk to store owners, and your local government. Find out where you can fit in. Keep in  mind new niches will develop so look into inter state and online ventures, marketing, publicity, distribution and other ways to be involved in the marijuana business. 

FROM GR CONSULTING HERE'S THE BREAKDOWN

Washington State is one of two states that have legalized cannabis for recreational use through Initiative 502. Therefore, a newly developed regulatory system is being created to govern this new type of market and legal marijuana in Washington. There are categories developed within the recent draft regulations which identify how each license is issued, taxed, and directly integrated in the supply chain process:

There are three types of marijuana licenses:

• Marijuana Producer License - Cultivation license used to grow marijuana and sell to a licensed Marijuana Processor Marijuana Retailer.
• Marijuana Processor License -  A license to create MIP (marijuana-infused products) and sell to a licensed marijuana retailer.
• Marijuana Retail License - A retail license to sell only useable marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana paraphernalia in retail outlets to persons twenty-one years of age and older.

*No business may hold all three licenses. A licensee may hold both a producer and a processor license. However, a producer or processor may not also be a retailer. The number of retail licenses will be limited.

Additional category:

• Financier - This level of involvement indicates any person or entity who has made or will make an investment in the licensed business of more than ten thousand dollars. A "financier" can be someone who provides money as a gift, someone who loans money to the business and expects to be paid back the amount of the loan without interest, or someone who invests money into the business expecting a percentage of the profits, but accepts the risk that there may not be a full return on the investment.

• Marijuana Producer License Application Fee...............................................$250.00 
• Marijuana Processor License Application Fee..............................................$250.00
• Marijuana Retailer License Application Fee..................................................$250.00
• Marijuana License Excise Tax - 25% of selling price of all products sold
• Each license has an annual fee for issuance and renewal for $1000.00*

GRC recommends that between $75,000.00 - $350,000.00 in starting capital could be necessary to pay the expenses involved with development of your dispensary business plans, securing site locations, any consulting fees accrued, and paying all state financial requirements to receive a Marijuana Producer, Marijuana Processor, or Marijuana Retailer license. There will be additional costs when applying for more than one of any type of these licenses if selected during the additional random drawing process.

This may or may not include the amount needed to develop either the marijuana cultivation and production site, MIP processing plant, or Marijuana Retail locations. For Marijuana Producers only, it is imperative to have the necessary operations costs covered for up to 2-4 months during initial cultivation cycle after receiving a license to operate.

Relax! There's something for you in the industry even if you don't own a store perhaps you will design packaging or provide a service for a vendor


IN ORDER TO GET IN WHERE YOU FIT IN YOU HAVE TO GET OUT THERE AND SELL YOURSELF
IF YOU NEED MORE SKILLS GO GET THEM

I hope this information was helpful, thought provoking and in some ways can inspire you..no matter what your goals and dreams are. The not so hidden message is RESEARCH, PLAN, PREPARE...don't worry just start start following your passion, do something everyday towards your goal  and make YOUR way.

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Peace and Blessings From Rose Quartz
Have You Been Craving Deepness?

 Let's Explore Love Together 

 Who remembers those candy and cookie filled parties in elementary school when you had to pass out and receive adorable little Valentines Day cards from everybody in your class ? Those may have been the best V-day memories for some of us.

As we grow older our expectations around Valentines Day may have changed. There are no classroom rules or teachers to make sure everyone gets the same amount of goodies. The holiday can become either a burden or blessing depending on ones relationship status and whether one is in a romantic relationship or just a situation-ship that is struggling to stay afloat.

I dont fully celebrate Valentines day due to cultural reasons yet I can't help but smile when I see the happiness shared by couples who do. I wouldn't mind spending a day devoted to romance, roses, candles and chocolates. Actually I'm willing to do that just about any day out of the week. As a matter of fact I do tend to celebrate love on a daily basis. Love is a motivation to me even if I'm not always sure how to comprehend romantic love.  It seems to mean something different to everyone. For some love is possession and power. For others it is peace and pleasure or.. all of the above. What does love mean to you?  For me love is joy, safety, comfort, and security.

 Maybe love is whatever a person needs the most, to fill in the cracks and crevices, but at the center of love is acceptance and growth. This means I can love alot of people and receive alot of love from people as well as giving and receiving love from nature (God) and the universe (God) and myself (God).  Therefore even if I am single I am still part of an abundant cycle of endless love.

But what about falling IN LOVE? 

What about being one half of a "couple"?  That unique love between two people that involves physical attraction, sex, commitment, dedication, sacrifice, soul bearing nakedness, desire and forgiveness. Some say there is fine line between love and hate. Perhaps because when we are in love we put our hearts on the line, knowing good and well the results could be heart breaking and shatter our ability to trust in the future.

Why does love end..? 

In my experience too many unacceptable offenses against a persons heart will eventually block the flow of love. At the bottom of the well  of love is freedom. When everything else is gone the final gift of love is giving someone the freedom to leave.

 When that well of love is full it is because both partners continually pour into it  all their dreams, fears, hopes and passions, as well as their erotic and sexual expressions.  When two people fall in love they create for themselves a special place to dwell. They create out of love..their own little world  from which their light of love glows bravely out into the greater world.

In a political and cultural sense we need love. We need couples, we need families. We need men who are not afraid to announce their love to the world and women who are not afraid to receive this love with enthusiasm. If you are in love I hope you LOVE IT and are not ashamed to IN JOY it. To experience and embody  love is an act of courage, especially if your community is under attack. Finding someone to love is a beautiful counter attack against the ills of this world. To hide love is like taking the color and scent from a flower. Love empowers all. When love is fully realized it demands to be recognized.

No matter what we endure under it's spell, love transforms us. God (or the creator) or whatever you call the universal force that makes this life  possible.. God is LOVE. It is a beautiful thing when we find another human be-ing to walk with us in a Godly image of love and forgiveness. Unlike friends and associates who shine with us for a while, a true love is determined to add their light to yours for ever.

Creating a calm and sensuous vibration as a couple is extremely powerful in strengthening your world. Even the kids in your community will benefit from the energetic influence/balance of peaceful couples walking hand in hand.

Ma'at is Balance. Two people who are equally in love can personify the universal laws of Ma'at if they choose to. 

There is so much more to say, but  for today I will end  by suggesting: when it comes to love let's go ahead and celebrate it. Every relationship you have gives you a chance to experience just how deeply YOU can give and receive love. Manipulation, secrets and lies push love to go look for a new home. That is the nature of love. The never ending story. The smile in your lovers eyes. The way we come alive when we are in love. The way we die when it's over. And how love rises again. Love never stops seeking acceptance IN US . We are the never ending story. IN LOVE

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"Be a Vessel For Love"

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