Canadians voted, and one Ontario food business takes home $10,000. Five more finalists each receive $1,000. Here's their advice for other owners, why they say insurance is a vital investment in their future, and how to enter our next $10,000 grant.
61% of Canadian small business owners surveyed have no coverage at all. That's a gamble few can afford to take if something goes wrong. Here's how to buy the right business insurance, and avoid paying for what you don't need.
October is Small Business Month in Canada – a full month of free training, funding deadlines, and networking events packed into four weeks. Here's a practical list of learning resources, grants, and financing options to help your small business or startup grow, plus one step most owners skip.
A memorable business name builds brand awareness, drives loyalty and sales, and helps you hire. Here's how to search Canada's business registries and trademark database, order a NUANS report, and register your name step-by-step.
We surveyed 1,000 business owners across the country to take the temperature of Canadian small businesses in 2026. What came back is a portrait of people who are tougher than the economy gives them credit for, and far more exposed than they realize. Here's what the data says.
Doulas provide non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support during life's biggest transitions, but that responsibility carries real liability risks. Here's the insurance coverage every doula in Canada needs.
Ready to launch your business? Follow this 10-step checklist for starting a small business in Canada – from legal registration to getting insured.
Meet the Canadian small business owners taking home our two $10,000 grants – plus eight more finalists who each receive $1,000. Here's their advice for other owners, and why they say insurance is a vital investment in their future.
Every business owner hopes they won’t experience a CRA audit, but it’s important to be prepared to deal with one all the same. This guide explains what happens during a CRA audit or investigation, what your rights and responsibilities are, and the insurance that helps manage the cost of legal representation for an audit.
Summer brings more customers, more activity – and more risk. Here are 9 real insurance claims our Canadian small business clients made last summer, and exactly how their coverage protected them.