Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
Smash-and-Grab Thefts: How to Safeguard Your Retail Business
How can Canadian retailers defend their properties and inventories and enhance security when robberies and theft are rising? See our recommendations for upping retail store security and having the right insurance to recover from such events.
6 Ways Maintenance Helps Reduce Liability Risks for Landlords
Smart landlords know that risk management hinges on regular maintenance. A well-maintained property is safer, more valuable, and less likely to trigger costly liability claims. Here are six ways for landlords to prevent problems and protect their properties.
What You Need to Know About Self-Employed Insurance
Many self-employed Canadians (70% according to our poll) lack business insurance, leaving their finances vulnerable to work-related risks and liabilities. Discover how business insurance can offer essential protection for independent professionals.
Can a Youth-Owned Business Be Insured?
Entrepreneurs are often ahead of their time as they fearlessly push the limits. Sometimes, they may be so far ahead of their peers that they aspire to launch a business before they’re 18 years old. Here’s how a youth can get liability insurance for a startup.
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.
Small Business Tips
How to Become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada
Becoming a CPA in Canada takes time and effort and prepares you for a rewarding career with unlimited potential. Read our guide on the steps you need to take to earn a CPA designation.
A Landlord’s Guide for Renting to Students
As thousands of students return to school to pursue higher learning, it's the busy season for rental property landlords. Many students are also on the hunt for somewhere to live off-campus. See our landlord guide to renting to students and other tenants, including how to protect your property.
How to Become a Yoga Instructor in Canada
New yoga practitioners have plenty of opportunities to start their practices. Explore the requirements to become a certified yoga instructor in Canada and the steps you need to take to get there.
Insurance
Fire Prevention Week 2025: How to Protect Your Small Business From Fires
October 5 to 11 is Fire Prevention Week in Canada. See our tips and resources for minimizing the risk of fire on your commercial property and how business insurance can help your company recover following a fire.
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Cyber Insurance
Data shows that 62% of Canadian small businesses don’t consider cybersecurity a financial priority, and only 18% have cyber insurance. Here’s why those small businesses need to get serious about cybersecurity.
What Type of Insurance Do Software Developers Need?
Software developers are crucial for the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure, but they also face many liability risks that could devastate their finances and reputations. Here’s what every dev should know about getting the right type of insurance.