Concentrating Value – Part 3 – To Solvent or Not to Solvent

In this edition of our Concentrating Value series, Fire Business Strategies gives some quick insight into the nuances of solvent vs. solventless cannabis extraction.
Concentrating Value – The Math and Science Behind Cannabis Extraction Businesses – Part 1 – What is Yield?
It almost goes without saying that different extraction techniques and methods have a significant impact on yield. And when it comes to value derived in extraction labs, yield is everything. When evaluating yield across different extraction methods, it’s important to understand how to meaningfully compare them. In this short article series, Fire Business Strategies explores […]
Fire KPIs: Establishing and Maintaining Data Systems

Summing up our KPI series, Fire Business Strategies connects the dots of the last few weeks in this comprehensive guide to basic KPI establishment and maintenance.
What Are KPIs, and Why Are They Important?

The kickoff to the Fire Business Strategies’ cannabis KPI series, this article starts us off with the basic definition of a KPI and why we use them.
Micro Money: Dissecting the New York Microbusiness License & Microbusiness Profitability

Today we briefly discuss the microbusiness, in particular the New York microbusiness vertical, and the potential of these businesses there and in some neighboring states.
Cannabis Rescheduling Public Comment Guide

14 days on, we offer some insights and tips on the public comment process regarding the DEA’s rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III.
How Much Does New England Spend on Weed? Three Factor Simplified Market Analysis

In a quick and dirty breakdown, we compared recent sales data for adult-use cannabis in New England to inform a basic market analysis that looks at pricing and per capita spending to judge market performance.
Business Overview: The Analytical Laboratory
In this week’s business overview, the Fire Business Strategies team discusses how analytical laboratories can thrive in today’s industry.