Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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How to Become a Personal Trainer in Canada
If you're serious about becoming an accredited personal trainer, it's essential to understand the different certification pathways, the types of roles available, and how to protect your finances from day one. Read our guide on how to get started in this dynamic career.
10 Insurance Gaps Most Small Businesses Miss (And How to Fix Them)
Ensuring your business is fully covered can be a challenge. Here are 10 common insurance gaps small business owners might miss and what to do to address them to ensure you’re adequately protected.
Do You Need D&O Insurance or E&O Insurance?
Both directors and officers (D&O) insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance provide liability protection, but they address distinct risks. Choosing the wrong one could leave critical gaps in your coverage. Here’s what every business owner should know.
Starting a Food Truck Business? Here’s What You Should Know
Thinking about hitting the streets with your own food truck? Learn exactly what it takes – from writing a solid business plan to handling startup costs, permits, and insurance. See our tips to fuel your success and steer clear of common mistakes.
How to Use ChatGPT to Grow Your Business
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.
Do Life Coaches Need Liability Insurance?
Get an overview of how liability insurance for life coaches can protect their finances and reputations against client claims and allegations of wrongdoing, lawsuits, accidental injuries, cyber risks, and property damage.
Small Business Tips
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.
Survey: A Shocking Majority of Canadians Would Sue a Small Business
A new survey of Canadian consumers finds the legal risks confronting small business owners are on the rise, potentially threatening self-employed professionals' and business owners’ financial well-being. Here’s how you can protect your business.
Want Help Growing Your Small Business? Consider Finding a Mentor
Seeking a mentor to guide your journey can profoundly impact your professional growth and success. Here’s how to find a mentor to help your business grow.
Insurance
How to Protect Your Business on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025
The opportunity Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season present also poses considerable liability risks for any small business or independent seller angling to get in on the action. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect your company and finances.
Commercial Auto Insurance in Winter: What Small Businesses Should Know
The onset of winter means unpredictable road conditions and a higher chance of business vehicles being involved in car crashes. Learn about commercial auto insurance, and see our winter road safety tips to help protect your team and vehicles.
What Type of Income Replacement Insurance Does Your Business Need?
There are different types of income replacement coverage a business owner can select when purchasing business interruption insurance. Here’s what every small biz owner should know about income replacement insurance if you’re forced to close following a major loss.