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Founded in 2018, Silk Consulting has played a pivotal role in establishing licensed cannabis companies, transforming ideas into successful enterprises. Led by Kate Phillips, whose enthusiasm, dedication, and deep industry knowledge set the firm apart, Silk Consulting provides a comprehensive and strategic approach for motivated clients.
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Since its inception, the firm has helped numerous cannabis operators navigate the complexities of ever-evolving regulations. Massachusetts, known for its stringent Department of Public Health (DPH) and Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) standards, has become a proving ground for compliance expertise. Silk Consulting leverages this experience to assist businesses with location selection, Host Community Agreements, dispensary planning, regulatory compliance, diversity and inclusion initiatives, laboratory design, operational efficiency, staff training, and more.
Founder
Kate Phillips
Kate founded Silk Consulting as a result of her experiences working with fast paced start-ups, in highly regulated compliant environments, with poorly informed cannabis industry staff and misinformed patients. She bases her philosophy of Elevated Education on working to create accessible, research based educational materials about Cannabis for both companies and patients. As Silk’s Founder and Owner, Kate personally develops innovative educational marketing materials, educational programs for staff trainings, and curated patient experiences to help differentiate brands in this emerging market.
Their Areas of Expertise
Operational refinement
The Cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, with new product trends and changing consumer tastes. We help the best stay in business by anticipating these changes and avoiding common pitfalls. Stay ahead of the curve and invest in quality business, we’ll help show you how.
Expertise In:
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Extraction & Manufacturing Operations
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Retail Operations
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Customer & Brand Experience
Content Creation
Having trouble finding the right words? Finding your brand voice while attract your target audience can be difficult in a landscape of ambiguous terms and definitions. Let us help guide your brand through curated content in educational documents, marketing campaigns, consumer messaging and more.
Management & Employee Training
Time and time again companies will hire great managers, but they lack the cannabis specific experience needed to fully understand the industry and the clients they serve. We personalize training materials to the needs of your specific company. No time, no problem! We create flexible training schedule options and deliveries that work for businesses of all types and sizes.
Executive Management
It’s not easy being green, Kermit said it best. The Cannabis industry is no stranger to the startup marketplace mentality. Needing highly competent staff who are informed on industry politics, policies, and procedures is a growing challenge within this booming industry. Learn from consultants who are deeply entrenched in the particularities of the market, New England and beyond. Our agency gives you a holistic approach, so your company can get the best competitive advantage by enhancing your A-team.
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Product Design
We have a wide range of experience in bringing products to market using the latest technologies and best practices. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you design, engineer, and manufacture your next product idea.
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Compliance & Regulations
Building a legal Cannabis business is a little bit like the Wild West. There’s a lot of potential, but the rules can seem convoluted and vague at best. Protecting a brand company first and foremost comes with being compliant. Governmental compliance dictates this pass/fail, and infractions can lead to many expensive detours on your company’s journey. We work to align businesses with a working understanding of compliance unique to their faculties.
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