At AWB Associates, we help cannabis businesses simplify operations, strengthen financial control, and give leadership their time back—without adding unnecessary complexity.
Cannabis operators face a unique challenge.
You’re running a fast-moving business in a highly regulated environment, often with thin margins, limited access to traditional banking, and constant reporting demands. And in many organizations, owners and key leaders are spending 40 to 50 percent of their time on administrative work—finance, compliance tracking, approvals, payroll, systems, and documentation.
That’s time you should be spending on growth, strategy, brand, and execution.
Our role is to take that burden off your plate.
What We Do for Cannabis Businesses
AWB Associates acts as a true operating partner for cannabis companies—not just an advisor.
We provide integrated support across:
- Bookkeeping and financial operations
- Fractional CFO and COO leadership
- Operational systems and process improvement
- Technology, automation, and practical AI adoption
Everything we do is designed to reduce risk, improve visibility, and help you run a more controlled, defensible operation.
Bookkeeping Built for Cannabis Reality
Clean books are non-negotiable in cannabis.
We provide reliable, audit-ready bookkeeping that supports:
- Accurate cost tracking
- Cash flow visibility
- Margin analysis
- Consistent reporting across periods
On top of that, our fractional CFO services help owners and leadership teams:
- Understand true profitability
- Plan around cash constraints
- Make better pricing and investment decisions
- Prepare for growth, restructuring, or investor conversations
You get both operational accuracy and strategic insight—without hiring a full internal finance team.
Operational Structure and Process Improvement
Many cannabis businesses grow faster than their infrastructure.
We start with assessments and maturity evaluations to identify:
- Where your operation is today
- Where control gaps exist
- What processes are creating unnecessary risk or drag
- And what to fix first for the biggest impact
From there, we apply structured process improvement to standardize workflows, reduce manual work, and bring discipline to daily operations—without slowing the business down.
Affordable Systems Designed for Cannabis Operators
Enterprise software isn’t always realistic—or necessary—for cannabis companies.
That’s why we’ve developed over a dozen practical business systems, purpose-built for small and mid-sized organizations, including:
- HRIS and employee onboarding
- Recruiting and workforce tracking
- Time tracking and labor visibility
- Contract and document management
- Project and operational tracking
- Inventory and performance monitoring
- Continuous improvement and KPI dashboards
These systems help cannabis operators stay organized, compliant, and scalable—without massive technology investments.
Training and Leadership Support
Strong systems only work if people use them correctly.
We provide training and leadership development focused on:
- Manager accountability
- Operational discipline
- Change adoption
- Building repeatable, compliant processes
This helps cannabis businesses move from founder-dependent operations to scalable, team-driven execution.
Why Cannabis Companies Partner with AWB Associates
Cannabis clients choose AWB because we provide:
- Time back to owners and executives
- Financial clarity in a complex environment
- Operational structure without red tape
- Systems that support compliance and growth
- A partner who stays engaged—not just advisory
We don’t just point out issues—we help you fix them, document them, and improve them over time.
If you’re operating in cannabis and feeling the pressure of growth, regulation, and complexity—AWB Associates can help you regain control, reduce risk, and build a business that runs with confidence.
Welcome to AWB Associates.
Let’s build a cannabis operation that’s structured, scalable, and ready for what’s next.
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AI-Enabled Business Assessments
We’ve developed a suite of interactive business maturity assessments that measure where you are—and show you how to improve.
Each assessment produces a tailored action plan, helping leaders move from insight to execution.
Available Assessments:
- AI Mastery Assessment
- Continuous Improvement Maturity Assessment
- Contract Management Assessment
- Email Productivity Assessment
- Fractional CFO Readiness Assessment
- Fractional COO Readiness Assessment
- Grants Management Assessment
- Leadership Training Assessment
- Profit Stacking Assessment
- Revenue Growth Assessment
- SOP Maturity Assessment
- Tax Strategy Assessment
- Time Tracking Maturity Assessment
These tools are designed to identify gaps, uncover opportunities, and guide your organization toward measurable performance gains.