Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
How Does Your Side Business Affect Your Taxes?
The money earned from your side hustle is considered taxable but there are many ways to lower your tax bill. Here’s how to do that.
What Is a Good Profit Margin for Your Small Business?
A profit margin is an amount that shows how profitable your business is by dividing income by revenue (also called sales). There are also different types of margins you’ll need to understand and ways to improve them.
7 Tax Filing Tips for Sole Proprietors
The deadline for Canadian sole proprietors and other small business owners to file tax returns is fast approaching. Find out what you can do now, and start doing for next year, to reduce your tax bill and avoid potential pitfalls.
How to Start a Jewellery-Making Business
Although the jewellery industry is highly competitive, it has low barriers to entry. If you’re keen to dazzle the world with your artisan, handcrafted treasures, now may be the time to strike gold. Here are the steps you need to take.
How to Become a Life Coach
If you’re thinking of becoming a life coach, consider your strengths and passions to help pick an area of expertise. But being a life coach also means you need to think like a business owner.
Types of Communication Styles in Business
The tone of voice you use when developing your business communication style is critical. It not only affects how people notice your business but can also influence who’ll want to do business with you.
Small Business Essentials
How Does Your Side Business Affect Your Taxes?
The money earned from your side hustle is considered taxable but there are many ways to lower your tax bill. Here’s how to do that.
What Is a Good Profit Margin for Your Small Business?
A profit margin is an amount that shows how profitable your business is by dividing income by revenue (also called sales). There are also different types of margins you’ll need to understand and ways to improve them.
7 Tax Filing Tips for Sole Proprietors
The deadline for Canadian sole proprietors and other small business owners to file tax returns is fast approaching. Find out what you can do now, and start doing for next year, to reduce your tax bill and avoid potential pitfalls.
Small Business Insurance
What You Need to Know About Baby Products Liability Insurance
Most small business owners recognize that they need a liability policy for any product they manufacture, sell, or distribute online or offline. But the potential risks children’s toys and products create raises the stakes considerably. Here’s what you should know.
Places of Worship: Your Guide to Ecclesiastical Insurance
Whether at a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or chapel, religious and community gatherings are typically large, varied, and may pose several legal risks from which even places of sanctuary are not immune. Learn about the primary risks faith-based organizations face.
6 Ways Bookkeeping Helps Small Businesses Grow
Accurate small business bookkeeping helps to ensure your company survives. Here's how maintaining accurate financial records throughout the year can help your venture thrive and grow.
Financial Business Tips
How Does Your Side Business Affect Your Taxes?
The money earned from your side hustle is considered taxable but there are many ways to lower your tax bill. Here’s how to do that.
What Is a Good Profit Margin for Your Small Business?
A profit margin is an amount that shows how profitable your business is by dividing income by revenue (also called sales). There are also different types of margins you’ll need to understand and ways to improve them.
7 Tax Filing Tips for Sole Proprietors
The deadline for Canadian sole proprietors and other small business owners to file tax returns is fast approaching. Find out what you can do now, and start doing for next year, to reduce your tax bill and avoid potential pitfalls.
Cybersecurity
Can Your Small Business Spot and Stop Fraud?
March is Fraud Prevention Month. Fraud is rising significantly in Canada. Do you know where your greatest vulnerabilities are? Find out the best ways to prevent your business from falling victim to fraud.
Your Small Business May Be Vulnerable to Cybercrime
An online presence is more crucial than ever before for small businesses in Canada to pivot and survive the challenges the pandemic has presented. But putting so much emphasis on digital practices has left us vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Find out how you can protect your small business.
Cybersecurity Essentials: How to Create Strong Passwords
Small businesses may be at a disadvantage having the wherewithal to invest in cybersecurity defences. But there are ways to minimize the threats you face to thwart hackers and scammers.
Business Startup Tips
How to Start a Jewellery-Making Business
Although the jewellery industry is highly competitive, it has low barriers to entry. If you’re keen to dazzle the world with your artisan, handcrafted treasures, now may be the time to strike gold. Here are the steps you need to take.
How to Become a Life Coach
If you’re thinking of becoming a life coach, consider your strengths and passions to help pick an area of expertise. But being a life coach also means you need to think like a business owner.
Types of Communication Styles in Business
The tone of voice you use when developing your business communication style is critical. It not only affects how people notice your business but can also influence who’ll want to do business with you.