start up services for the cannabis, hemp and cbd industry

Launching a cannabis, hemp, or CBD business comes with unique financial and regulatory hurdles. We at Leaf & Ledger Advisors are here to help you start strong. Our startup services are built specifically for early-stage operators navigating high-risk, high-growth environments in a heavily regulated industry.

We provide end-to-end financial support including:

• Entity Structuring & Formation Guidance
  Helping you choose the right legal and tax structure to support scalability and compliance with IRS 280E and state laws.
   
• Chart of Accounts Setup
  Building a cannabis-specific, GAAP-compliant chart of accounts tailored to your business model—dispensary, cultivation, manufacturing, or ancillary.
   
• Seed-to-Sale & POS Integration
  Aligning your accounting systems with industry tools to ensure clean data flow, accurate reporting, and real-time visibility.
   
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Budgeting
  Creating realistic, investor-ready financial models that support your operational decisions and funding needs.
   
• Tax Planning & Compliance
  Proactively addressing 280E, excise taxes, and state-specific filing obligations to help you minimize risk and maximize retention.
   
• Bookkeeping & Payroll Setup
  Implementing scalable systems and workflows to manage payroll, track inventory, and keep your books clean from day one.
   
• Investor & Lender Readiness
  Developing financial statements, pitch decks, and KPIs that help build trust with investors and secure capital.
   
• Education & Advisory
  Guiding you through the nuances of cannabis finance so you can make confident, well-informed business decisions.
   

Whether you're applying for your license, making your first hire, or pitching to investors, we act as your financial co-pilot by bringing deep cannabis industry expertise, white-glove support, and systems that grow with you.