Licensing Services
Navigating the intricate landscape of business licensing in highly regulated industries can be overwhelming and time-consuming. I specialize in guiding businesses through the complexities of obtaining and maintaining the necessary licenses to operate within stringent regulatory environments.
Don’t let the complexities of business licensing hold you back. Let me handle the licensing, so you can focus on what you do best—running your business.
Financial Planning
In highly regulated industries, securing a license to operate requires more than just a solid business idea—it demands a robust financial plan that demonstrates your business’s viability and sustainability. Investors, regulators, and licensing authorities scrutinize your financial projections to ensure that your business is well-prepared to thrive in a competitive and highly regulated environment. My subject matter experts offer specialized financial planning and forecasting services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of highly regulated business license applicants.
From $5000
License Hearing Support
Support with preparing and planning for a licensing hearing or community townhall, including preparation of a presentation and/or materials for distribution, development of talking points, coordination with other speakers and general advisory support to the applicant, and presence/public representation at hearing or meeting.
From $2500
Competitive Licensing
Draft, review, compile, advise, finalize content and required documents/materials/disclosures and coordinate submission of a full license application for cannabis hospitality, cultivation, manufacturing, retail, or distribution license types, for a merit-based competitive licensing market. Competitive licensing markets include states with geographic or numerical licensing caps, restrictive timelines and other limits on license availability. Competitive market examples include: Florida, Illinois, Nevada and Ohio. Overall quoted price may vary depending on timeline, required government documents and limitations.
Estimates provided on a case-by-case basis
Examples of past client estimates: Missouri - $100k for 4 applications; Illinois - $250k for up to 10 applications; Utah - $75k for 1 application
Recruiting & Personnel
Securing a license is not just about having a great business plan—it’s also about demonstrating that you have the right team in place to execute that plan. Regulators and licensing authorities scrutinize the qualifications, experience, and expertise of your key team members to ensure that your business is equipped for success in this highly regulated industry. My team offers specialized recruiting services designed to help you assemble a top-tier team that strengthens your licensing application and positions your business for long-term success.
Fee estimate provided on a case-by-case basis.
Fee dependent on position and amount of team members required
Non-Competitve Licensing
Draft, review, compile, advise, finalize content and required documents/materials/disclosures and coordinate submission of a full license application for cannabis hospitality, cultivation, manufacturing, retail, or distribution license types, for a non-competitive licensing market. State market examples include Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon. Applications will not be considered ‘non-competitive’ if the local jurisdiction imposes a competitive licensing process or cap on licenses.
From $10,000
Fee dependent on license type, requirements, and timeline.
Site Planning
Securing a license to operate a highly regulated business is a complex and highly regulated process that begins with selecting the right location. Choosing the right site is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the licensing process. Let my team of subject matter experts guide you through this critical step with expert site planning services that ensure compliance, optimize operations, and position your business for success.
Fee estimate provided on a case-by-case basis
