As the societal attitude towards cannabis use continues to change, the industry surrounding cannabis and its related products and services is growing exponentially. This growth offers a prime chance for home business owners to capitalize on the opportunity in an industry that could last for years. The best part about this growing industry is that you don’t even need to be part of the cannabis-producing supply chain to take advantage of this emerging market. All you need is the best cannabis seeds to start growing and offering your product to customers in a variety of ways.
App Development
With cannabis-related products becoming more mainstream after legalization in Canada and certain states within the US, more businesses are trying to reach mobile customers with apps designed around their products. Popular dispensaries often want their own special apps with services like Weed Maps and Leafly integrated. Talented iOS and Android app developers have plenty of opportunities to choose from in the cannabis industry. Indie developers looking to break into the app market could focus on creating competent growth tracking apps and other tools that would be useful to small-time grow operations, as the apps available now on both iOS and Android are less than stellar as the market is still emerging.
Making Cannabis Beauty Products
Despite the legality of cannabis smoking in Canada and some parts of the US, there is still a societal stigma associated with smoking. Cannabis beauty products are a way for people to enjoy the effects of cannabinoids without having to smoke at all, which makes it a fast-growing sector in the cannabis industry. Cannabis creams, face washes, shampoos, candles and more can be made from home, and with proper licensing, sold to dispensaries and at farmer’s markets.
Cannabis-Friendly Specialty Lodges
Cannabis enthusiasts who want to be able to vacation and enjoy their favorite herb are increasingly looking for ‘420-friendly’ listings on services like Airbnb and VRBO. There’s a lot of money to be made by providing lodgings for cannabis-friendly guests, so if you’re looking to break into property management as a business, this is a very new and different approach. Actively seeking out the real estate listings that are 420-friendly is becoming quite common for many people and the industry is growing each year as more states and countries vote to legalize cannabis use.
Cannabis Accessory Makers
The cannabis industry has spawned several off-shoot industries with growth, too. Talented glass blowers are finding more work than ever as they are commissioned to create water pipes, hand pipes, ashtrays, and more for smokers who want custom pieces. The de-stigmatization of owning these accessories makes them proud display pieces for some, and talented glassblowers, woodworkers, and metalsmiths are finding new customers in dispensaries and new, cannabis-friendly customers.
Cannabis Delivery Services
Just as services like Uber Eats and GrubHub have changed the way the modern world thinks about food delivery, the cannabis industry will be revolutionized with delivery services. Some popular dispensaries in Washington, Colorado, and California already offer delivery services with specialized apps. However, no major ride-sharing company like Uber or Lyft has announced intentions to get into the cannabis delivery business. If something like this ever happens, Uber side hustles could become full-time cannabis delivery businesses. Whether you’re delivering for a popular dispensary or a major corporate operation in the future, cannabis delivery services have nowhere to go but up.
