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What Is First-Party Fraud and How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
Fraud is a significant financial risk to organizations of all sizes and industries. First-party fraud can be difficult to detect among the many types of fraud. Here’s how you can safeguard your business from it.
10 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Small Business Insurance Broker
Getting the right insurance to support your small business is vital for safeguarding your finances, but it’s tough to do alone. Partnering with a licensed insurance broker makes a significant difference. Here’s why.
What Type of Insurance Does a Mixed-Use Commercial Property Need?
Mixed-use buildings featuring commercial enterprises and residential tenants contain unique risks. Here’s what property owners of multi-use properties need to know.
Summer Rush: Preparing Your Business for Increased Foot Traffic
Summer’s here, and the time is right to ensure your small business is ready for an influx of customers. See our tips for preventing accidents and third-party injuries on your property and how insurance can help if you face a claim against you.
5 Ways Professional Cleaners Can Avoid Liability Claims
Protecting your finances and reputation with a customized professional cleaner insurance policy is essential whether your cleaning business serves residential, commercial clients, or both. Here’s why.
Do Personal Trainers Need to Have Insurance?
Fitness trainers and instructors working with individuals to help improve their physical health and achieve their fitness goals raise the possibility of injuries to clients and other liability risks. Here’s what every personal trainer should know.
Small Business Tips
5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Business Insurance
The midpoint of the year is ideal to review your insurance coverage and consider if it’s adequate to cover how your business has changed or will change in the months ahead. Here are five reasons to review your policy (and how Zensurance can help).
14 Safety Tips for Commercial Roofers
Roofing companies are obligated to ensure the risk of accidents or injuries to workers and third parties is minimized to the greatest extent possible. See our safety tips for roofers to prevent injuries and property damage.
Emergency Preparedness Week: 10 Tips for Small Businesses
Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 runs from May 5 to 11. Download our free emergency supply kit checklist and see our 10 emergency preparedness tips for small businesses.
Insurance
What Is First-Party Fraud and How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
Fraud is a significant financial risk to organizations of all sizes and industries. First-party fraud can be difficult to detect among the many types of fraud. Here’s how you can safeguard your business from it.
10 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Small Business Insurance Broker
Getting the right insurance to support your small business is vital for safeguarding your finances, but it’s tough to do alone. Partnering with a licensed insurance broker makes a significant difference. Here’s why.
What Type of Insurance Does a Mixed-Use Commercial Property Need?
Mixed-use buildings featuring commercial enterprises and residential tenants contain unique risks. Here’s what property owners of multi-use properties need to know.
Financial Business Tips
5 Tips for Increasing Your Small Business’s Profit in a Slow Economy
Challenges remain for small businesses to grow their profit margins due to inflation and higher-than-average interest rates. Here are five things you can do to grow profitability in a tight economic environment.
10 Financial Planning Tips for Small Businesses in 2024
Making informed decisions, dealing with unforeseen challenges, and positioning your business for sustained growth requires planning. See our financial planning tips to help your small business grow and thrive this year.
14 Business Grants and Loans for Women in Canada
For Canadian women entrepreneurs and startups led by women, financing options and business grants are available to help those businesses grow. See our list of grants and loans to pursue.
Cybersecurity
What Is First-Party Fraud and How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
Fraud is a significant financial risk to organizations of all sizes and industries. First-party fraud can be difficult to detect among the many types of fraud. Here’s how you can safeguard your business from it.
How to Protect Your Point-Of-Sale (POS) System From Fraud
Businesses utilizing point-of-sale (POS) terminals and software for financial transactions are susceptible to fraudulent activity. See our tips for preventing POS fraud and get an overview of the types of insurance that can cover your losses if it happens to your company.
How to Avoid Scams When Selling Online
Every retailer selling online or online sellers using third-party marketplaces risks falling prey to fraud and cybercrime. During the busiest shopping season of the year, here are common scams to be wary of and the steps to take to protect your business.
Startup Tips
How to Start a Dog Walking Business
Discover the ins and outs of the dog walking business with our guide highlighting the vital skills you need, how to find clients and organize your operations, set prices, and understand your liability insurance needs.
How to Start a Business in Ontario
Are you thinking about taking charge of your future by starting a small business in Ontario? Get an overview of the steps you need to take to become your own boss.
How to Become a Personal Trainer in Canada
There are many things to consider if you’re looking into becoming a personal trainer. From certifications and licensing and choosing a niche to protecting yourself with business insurance, get an overview of how to get started.