News, trends, and tips for Canadian small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs.
A memorable business name can create brand awareness, drive customer loyalty and sales, and eventually help you attract the talent you need when it’s time to hire employees. Here are the steps you need to take to register and protect your company’s name.
While talent shortages may persist and make hiring and retaining talent more challenging for small business owners, the issue is not insurmountable. Here are 8 ways to win the talent game and grow your business.
We're excited to introduce the winners of our second $10,000 and $1,000 small business grants in 2025! Learn from their valuable advice for fellow business owners, and discover why they consider insurance a cornerstone of their financial well-being.
Tariffs, inflation, and shifting economic winds are hitting small businesses hard. According to the fourth annual Zensurance Small Business Confidence Index, 62% of owners say today’s economic climate is hurting their operations. Here’s what else is keeping them up at night.
Explore our guide for Canadian small business owners new to artificial intelligence (AI) to learn how to utilize ChatGPT to streamline operations, boost productivity, and reduce operational costs.
In addition to making extra income, a side hustle is a testing ground to try out a new idea before jumping headlong into starting a business. Looking for inspiration? Here are 50 side job ideas to consider.
Almost 80% of Canadian small businesses rely on Canada Post to ship goods. With a possible postal strike hitting us on May 23, here are a few ways business owners can manage shipping needs until the work stoppage ends.
Canada ranks second in the world for the most tornadoes per year after the U.S. See our tips for how business property owners can prepare and minimize damage to their properties from a tornado and other severe windstorms.
Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 runs from May 4 to 10. Download our free emergency supply kit checklist and see our 10 emergency preparedness tips for small businesses.
Vacation rental property owners across Canada are eager to attract vacationers to their properties. Before summer gets underway, see our tips for sprucing up your property and ensuring you’ve got the right insurance to cover unexpected damages that may crop up.