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Investing in Cannabis 101: Green Is the New Gold

Investors are rarely world and this has created the New York Stock Exchange or multi-billion-dollar industry and it is not
presented with the a once in a lifetime oppor- Nasdaq. Most of these stocks trade on the even in the first inning of what will be a
opportunity to get in on tunity for investors. over-the-counter (OTC) exchange, multi-decade growth cycle. The growth
the ground floor of an Although the cannabis which is also referred to as the pink of the cannabis industry has led to the
industry poised to see sector offers investors a sheets. creation of sectors within it and these
incremental revenue lot of opportunity, it offers Although many of these companies sectors are comprised of ancillary busi-
growth for decades to even more risk and one present attractive growth stories, nesses, which are levered to the growth
come. The last time must be cautious before investors must be cautious and conduct of the cannabis industry.
investors had this oppor- entering this market. thorough due diligence before investing. These businesses sell products and
tunity was during the Over the last two years, Stocks that trade on the pink sheets typ- services such as specialty soils, climate
tech boom, which creat- the market has seen a sig- ically do not meet the minimum require- control systems, grow lights, vaporizers,
ed countless million- nificant increase in the ments for most exchanges and do not file security solutions, and more. Over 150
aires. number of publicly traded important company documents (compa- years ago the market saw a similar oppor-
During the last few BY MICHAEL BERGER cannabis companies and ny financials, insider trading, quarterly tunity, and today, investors can capitalize
years, the market has as this number has earnings, etc.) with the Securities on it.
seen a marijuana revolu- increased, so has the Exchange Commission (SEC). During the gold rush, most people did
tion as countries around the world have number of cannabis stock promoters, We continue to prefer companies that not make their fortunes mining for gold.
reformed their laws and have legalized which has made it more difficult for are fully reporting and recommend that The real winners were people such as
medical marijuana. Although the United investors to find value. investors conduct thorough due dili- Samuel Brannan and Levi Strauss, who
States marijuana industry continues to The stock market continues to serve as gence before investing. From the man- sold the ancillary products to the gold
gather most of the attention, this revolu- the easiest and most efficient way to agement team’s track record to the miners (i.e. picks, shovels, clothing,
tion is happening all around the world. invest in companies levered to the emerg- recently announced business initiatives, etc.).
The marijuana train has left the station ing global cannabis industry. The investors need to look under the hood Today, there is a similar trend in the
and we have seen countries and conti- cannabis industry has seen incredible before buying. Some of the basic guide- cannabis industry where many ancillary
nents such as Australia, Puerto Rico, growth over the last few years and so has lines investors should follow include: businesses seek to capitalize on the green
Germany, Mexico, Uruguay, Canada, the public markets. 1. Call the company and ask to speak rush.
Israel, the Netherlands, and Portugal with someone from management; Opportunities are available. To learn
legalize or decriminalize medical mari- New Opportunities 2. Ask if they have audited financials more, email support@technical420.com.
juana. Continue to Emerge and see how strong the balance sheet is;
In 2014, there were around 70 publicly 3. Request a site visit and a business Michael Berger is the Founder/President
The Next Big Growth Sector traded companies that claimed to be lev- plan. of Technical 420 LLC
Marijuana legalization may not be a ered to the cannabis industry. Today, and may be reached at (305) 458-9982,
top priority for the United States right there are more than 350 and less than 5% Green Is the New Gold or Michael.berger@technical420.com.
now, but change is occurring all over the trade on a regulated stock exchange like The legal cannabis industry is already a

Are You Prepared for Medical Cannabis in Florida?

The future of cannabis medicine is and everyday people who have a passion
here. On November 8th, 2016 Florida for the cannabis plant and compassion
passed Amendment 2. Also known as the for the patients who need it. HempStaff
Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization equips students with the knowledge they
Initiative, Amendment 2 aims to alleviate need to do the job and the professional-
those suffering from debilitating condi- ism they need to do it correctly. Upon fin-
tions such as Glaucoma, Cancer, ishing the course, students become a
Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s Disease, knowledgeable resource for cannabis
Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, medicine, regulation, and administration.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), In addition, courses also provide the
and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). opportunity to network and recruit.
Under the current measure, physicians ment. HempStaff trainers all have a mini- • Top 20 cannabis products nationwide HempStaff knows just how important
will oversee all medical marijuana pre- mum of five years of experience working and the symptoms those products are staffing a cannabis business can be. As
scriptions. The amendment also indicates in the cannabis industry, with a minimum most effective for seasoned cannabis industry recruiters,
that the Department of Health has until of two years as a dispensary manager. • Dosage recommendations, consump- HempStaff has the resources and staff to
July 3rd, 2017 to make the final regula- While not medical professionals, this tion methods and much more find the right job match for your cannabis
tions. However, healthcare professionals group of seasoned specialists are dedicat- In addition, by participating in the business.
must begin preparing now. ed to credible and quality cannabis edu- training course, students have the oppor- The cannabis industry is anticipated to
In 2016 alone, there were an estimated cation. HempStaff has teamed up with tunity to return to any future training ses- grow exponentially in the coming years.
1,246,170 medical cannabis patients in industry experts to design a curriculum sions, based on availability, free of charge. Now is the time to increase your under-
the United States. These numbers are to educate students on the therapeutic HempStaff knows that laws are constant- standing of this medicine and its future.
only expected to rise during 2017. benefits and applications of cannabis. ly updated during the early months of a Don’t delay – secure your seat for
Florida legislators recently passed two What does a training class with medical marijuana program, which is HempStaff summer training courses in
bills to expand the framework of a legal HempStaff include? Students who partic- why they aim to make education as acces- Florida:
marijuana program, allowing up to 425 ipate in HempStaff Dispensary Agent sible as possible. Whether you are inter- July 29th – West Palm Beach
medical marijuana dispensaries in Training classes will be educated on top- ested in expanding your current knowl- July 30th – Miami
Florida, so healthcare professionals can ics such as: edge or networking with like-minded August 25th – Tampa
expect to see a substantial increase in the • Florida Law as it applies to cardhold- professionals, once you have participated August 26th – Orlando
number of patients seeking cannabis ers, caregivers, dispensaries, processors, in a HempStaff training session, you can
medicine. To meet this growing demand, cultivation centers and employees enjoy the benefits for years to come. Availability is limited and classes fill up
professionals working in the healthcare • The biology of the plant – Not sure if participating in the quickly. Reserve your seat today online and
industry must begin educating them- Cannabinoids and Terpenes HempStaff Dispensary Agent Training learn more about location, pricing, and
selves as soon as possible. • The biology of the body - class is right for you? HempStaff students details: http://www.hempstaff.com/
HempStaff is an industry leader in Endocannabinoid System, CB1 and CB2 come from a variety of backgrounds that medical-marijuana-job-training
cannabis education, training, and recruit- receptors and why cannabis works include Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses

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