News, trends, and tips for Canadian small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs.
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.
We're excited to introduce the winners of our $10,000 and $1,000 small business grants! Learn from their valuable advice for fellow business owners and entrepreneurs, and discover why they consider insurance a cornerstone of their financial well-being.
Running a business comes with its fair share of surprises – some stranger than others. The good news? Insurance covers incidents and accidents even when the unexpected really gets weird. Check out these seven unusual claims we’ve covered.
Springtime gets people moving. They want to be out and about to enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures. That means more pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles on the road. See our tips for preparing your vehicle for warmer weather and avoiding collisions.
Phishing attacks are among the most pervasive cyber-attacks against small businesses and independent professionals. Learn more about it and how to prevent your company from falling prey to it.
Meet our $10,000 and $1,000 small business grant winners, their advice for other business owners and entrepreneurs, and why insurance is an essential part of their financial wellness.