Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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What Type of Insurance Do Eavestrough and Siding Contractors Need?
All professionals or small businesses have liability risks regardless of their industry or the services they provide. Gutter cleaning professionals are no different. Here’s why gutter cleaning businesses need insurance.
Zensurance Business Grant Winner 2025: SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile
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.
Is Your Small Business Ready for Wildfire Season?
The Canadian wildfire season now starts earlier, and wildfires have become more frequent and ferocious. Here are some tips to help prevent wildfire damage to your business property.
8 Types of Insurance Electrician Contractors Need
In many provinces, electricians must carry liability insurance to obtain and maintain their licences. Without it, you’re leaving your business and livelihood exposed. Get a straightforward rundown of the types of coverage electricians need and why they matter.
What Type of Insurance Do Gardeners Need?
On the surface, gardening may seem like a safe profession. However, similar to landscaping professionals, professional gardeners face several liability risks. Here's what gardeners need to know to safeguard their finances and livelihoods.
What You Need to Know About Student Rental Housing Insurance
Canadian landlords with properties near universities and colleges have an excellent opportunity to meet the constant demand for off-campus student rental housing. However, property owners must safeguard their investments from potential damages and lawsuits. Here's how insurance can help.
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5 Common Consultant Insurance Claims
The services consultants provide to their customers expose them to many liability risks that can affect their reputations and finances. Here are five real-life insurance claims a handful of our consultant clients faced and how insurance helped them recover.
Blackout: 9 Power Outage Tips for Small Business Owners
No power in your shop means no customers walking through your door. Likewise, no power means no internet. While most power outages or blackouts tend to be short-lived, that’s not always the case. Here’s how you can prepare your business for a sustained outage.
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).
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What Insurance Do eBay Sellers in Canada Need?
Although eBay does not require sellers on its marketplace to carry business insurance, independent eBay Canada sellers face many liability risks that could result in expensive claims and lawsuits. Here’s how an eBay Canada seller can protect their finances.
What Kind of Insurance Do Estheticians Need?
Estheticians focus on skin care and beauty treatments. Whether they are independent contractors or spa owners, safeguarding their businesses from unforeseen circumstances is essential. Here's what every esthetician needs to know.
Additional Interest and Additional Insured: What’s the Difference?
Adding a third party to a business insurance policy can be done by including them as an additional interest or an additional insured. While both methods involve adding a third party, they have distinct purposes. Here’s what business owners need to know.
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10 Hiring Tips for Startups
Your startup business is growing and now it’s time to build your team by hiring qualified talent. Read our recommendations for how you can find the people you need to help your business continue to thrive and grow.
6 Best Website Builders for Small Businesses
Every established small business or startup needs to have a website to attract customers, but not all business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals are comfortable designing and creating a site from scratch. See our suggestions for how to get online easily and affordably.
How to Start a Landscaping Business
If you’re a fan of the outdoors and don’t have seasonal allergies, landscaping might be the right career choice for you. Learn what it takes to start, manage, and run a profitable landscaping business.