Which license type should you pursue, at what scale of production, and what niche in the market are you filling? Where will you operate, what does that market look like in terms of sales activity, and can you locate real estate in the appropriately zoned area of the municipality? What are your start-up costs, and what are your operational expenses, how will you set this company up to be profitable? We will discuss the opportunities and challenges of starting a business in the Minnesota market, and what kind of planning and research a smart business owner should do to ensure a successful launch of a lasting business.