Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in 2025
Looking to capitalize on new ways to engage with existing and prospective customers and apply new tactics to optimize your business operations can be a tough task. With an eye on brighter horizons, we offer 10 suggestions for things you can do to try to accelerate your small business’s growth in 2025.
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
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.
Airbnb and VRBO Holiday Rentals: What Hosts Should Know About Insurance
Airbnb and VRBO hosts should also consider the risks associated with holiday rentals. Booking holiday stays may involve elevated risks of property damage or liabilities. Here’s how to protect your rental and finances.
What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors?
Contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals must prove they have valid liability insurance to work. Verifying you are insured with a certificate of insurance (COI) is critical for bidding on projects, obtaining building permits, and landing contracts. Here’s what every construction professional should know.
10 Business Insurance Claims We Saw in 2024
Insurance is critical for protecting small business owners’ and independent professionals’ finances and reputations. Need proof? Here are 10 real-life insurance claims we resolved in 2024 for our clients.
The Holiday Season Approaches: What You Need To Know About Liquor Liability Insurance
As restaurant and bar owners prepare to make the most of the holiday season, it's important to consider the risks and protections associated with serving alcohol. Here’s what owners of establishments serving alcohol need to know.
Small Business Tips
Compressed Work Week: Does a 4-Day Work Week Suit Your Small Business?
Compressed work weeks are gaining significant traction in Canada. Several studies suggest adopting the tactic can benefit employees and employers. But is it suitable for your company? Here are the potential benefits and drawbacks of doing so.
10 Must-Have Apps for Canadian Small Business Owners
Running a small business is tough, but the right tools can make all the difference. See our list of apps designed to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and help you thrive in today's competitive market.
How Can Small Businesses Use AI Tools?
Whether using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies pose risks or opportunities for your small business comes down to your strategy and goals. Get an overview of the pros and cons of using AI tools and how to evaluate them.
Insurance
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.
What Type of Insurance Does a Tradesman Need?
Business insurance designed for self-employed tradespeople or small construction company owners is called tradesman insurance. Learn why you need it and what it covers.
What Type of Insurance Do E-Bike Retailers Need?
The popularity of electric bicycles in Canada is soaring as consumers seek greener transportation alternatives. Despite this, e-bike retailers are exposed to various risks that could severely impact their businesses. Here’s how insurance can minimize potential financial losses.