Cultivate Consulting Co. provides cannabis businesses with specialty accounting solutions, income tax services (U.S. only), CFO and / controller services, and business system implementation, filling a clear void in the fast-paced, evolving industry. From grow operations and seed-to-sale businesses to dispensaries and beyond, we help cannabis operations achieve success-driven management while working within the stringent regulatory environment.
Committed to putting the confidence in cannabis, we have a proven track record of helping companies establish a solid foundation in this highly competitive space. We utilize the latest cloud-based technologies and ninja-like accounting skills to improve business efficiencies and ensure best practices are implemented.
The result? Peace of mind, streamlined operations and improved profitability.
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WHO WE ARE
We are experts in the field. We know all aspects of the niche; accounting, tax, politics, operations, products, and risks.
ANDREW GERVAIS
CEO
Andrew has a dual BA in business management
and HR with over With over 15 years of experience running businesses in New York, the Seacoast of New Hampshire, and now Maine that require significant inventory and human capital management.
Andrew grew up in the St. John Valley area which is now home of one of Maine’s largest grow facilities and dispensaries and has significant knowledge of the industry and product. Andrew focuses on inventory management, growth cycle costing, human resources services, and point of sale system implementation and consulting to allow our business owners to focus on driving their profits.
CHRISTINE GERVAIS
CPA & CFO
Christine has been a licensed CPA since 2010 using her skills to help small businesses grow and achieve their fullest potential.
With a Master’s degree in accounting, in addition to years of experience both in public accounting as well as serving as the CFO for large private organizations, Christine has the knowledge base to provide comprehensive accounting and consulting services to Cultivate’s clients. Most notably, Christine is also a nationally recognized speaker and 280(e) expert, providing cannabis tax education not only to her clients but to other accountants.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We have a world class system for protecting your assets and maximizing their value:
We maximize your cash by minimizing your tax liability under IRC 280e and 471 specific to the industry. We provide real tools to maximize your ROI through cash forecast models, useful analytics, dashboards and budgeting tools.
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We protect you from loss. What is the value of surviving an IRS audit 5 years in the future? What is the value of protecting you from a lawsuit from an investor? What is the value of helping you remain compliant with lenders, the State, and other regulatory bodies?
Andrew and Christine have been amazing for our business! I watched our profit margin improve significantly after we had Andrew come in to review our inventory procedures and the cannabis tax knowledge that Christine provided us with is unmatched. 10 out of 10!
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I had a non-cannabis accountant prepare my tax return last year and what a difference! The knowledge I received working with Christine was so incredibly specific to our business. We highly recommend working with her industry knowledge if you want peace of mind.
