Right now, we are waiting on Governor Abigail Spanberger to sign a cannabis legalization bill into law. This is the first step and we are anticipating this in either March or April 2026. Once this happens, we will then see a rollout for application requirements with an eye towards first licenses being issued on July 1. You may think you have time, but the clock is ticking. Gathering all information, making sure you’re in the best position possible to apply come July, is essential to successful cannabis business operations. That’s why it’s important to get started so we can work with you, assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and see how you can be one of the first and one of the best to enter this new adult-use cannabis marketplace. Be sure to check out our Blog for news and updates!

Our work often can be accomplished by individual business owners. Anyone can apply for a license for cannabis operations in Virginia. But, if you want to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward, that you’re not risking delays for operational rollout and readiness, that you don’t get denied, that you strategize on how to maximize your business potentially legally and compliantly, and that you secure that all too important first mover advantage, you want to work with us. Our knowledge is unrivaled. Our workhorse mentality is unmatched. And our dedication to you is unparalleled. Get the best without breaking the bank.  

There is no shortage of consultants out there for hemp, cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol related needs. What sets us apart is our breadth of work, our quality of materials (regularly scoring perfect scores on merit-based licenses or deploying successful, market specific strategies for lotteries), our diverse team at your disposal for your needs, and our dedication to you. Every client is different and we want to work with you to offer the most tailored work possible without having to break the bank.

We work with you to tailor deliverables (a business plan, financial feasibility, presentation plan), retainer options, hourly consulting, or a combination of one or more services to address your cannabis, hemp, alcohol, or tobacco needs. Typically, we begin with a retainer or an hourly consultation, establish what deliverables are necessary for your needs, then go from there. This can be as short an engagement or as long as desired and until we accomplish all you need in, for instance, pursuing a cannabis license or expanding your hemp business.

We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity, along with financing options. For a license pursuit in the cannabis or hemp realm, we scope out the availabile license information and give you a flat fee for the work and an estimate on how long it will take to complete said work. This fee has no hidden costs and we have never had a client missed an application deadline.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form and we will begin gathering some basic details, send you a proposal, and then tailor our offerings for your needs.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email us at hello@squaredeal.pro. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.