Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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10 Financial Planning Tips for Small Businesses in 2025
Making informed decisions, dealing with unforeseen challenges, and positioning your business for sustained growth requires planning. See our financial planning tips to help your small business grow and thrive in 2025.
Insurance Considerations for E-Commerce Businesses During the Holidays
With the busiest shopping season of the year underway, online retailers and e-commerce businesses need to be vigilant to prevent data breaches and cyber-attacks and get coverage for customer injuries. Here’s how insurance can help.
9 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Canada
Take advantage of Small Business Saturday to raise brand awareness and attract new customers as the holiday shopping season heats up. See our list of how you can do that cost-effectively.
Contractors: Are You Insured for Installing Christmas Lights for Your Customers?
Offering holiday light installation is a great service to offer your customers – but is your business properly insured for the risks involved? Here’s why you need to be covered.
When Does a Holiday Gift Become a Tool of Your Trade?
It’s wise to talk to your broker and ask for an annual review of your policy as your business grows. Regardless of your profession, don’t forget to protect any new items you receive this holiday season you will use to do your job.
10 Ways to Safeguard Your Small Business During the Winter
Winter's icy wrath can damage your business property or cause accidents that lead to liability claims. See our recommendations for protecting your property and finances throughout the winter and reducing the chances of suffering costly losses.
Small Business Tips
Canadian Small Business Tax Filing Tips for 2023
Tax season is fast approaching, and small business owners and self-employed professionals should start preparing now rather than later. Get a rundown of important dates and how to reduce your chances of being audited.
10 Trends to Grow Your Small Business in 2023
As they say in financial investment and stock market trading circles, ‘the trend is your friend’. Read our 10 trends for 2023 to help increase your sales and grow your small business.
6 Ways to Improve Inventory Management
Your inventory is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Managing it well through seasonal peaks throughout the year is vital for inventory control. Get an overview of how you can improve your inventory management and how insurance can help protect it.
Insurance
Protect Your Green: How the Right Insurance Saves Landscapers Money
The first day of spring is less than two weeks away. Now’s the time for landscaping and lawn care professionals to prepare for the season ahead, including having the insurance protection they need. Here’s what you should know.
How to Develop a Loss Prevention Strategy for Retailers
An estimated 57% of Canadian small businesses dealt with theft or shoplifting in 2023 and shoplifting costs retailers around $5 billion annually. Here’s how a loss prevention strategy and customized business insurance can help protect a retailer’s finances.
Risk Alert: 70% of Self-Employed Canadians Don’t Have Business Insurance
An estimated 13.2% of Canadians (about 2.6 million) are self-employed professionals. A recent snapshot poll of these individuals finds an overwhelming majority do not have liability insurance and may be risking financial ruin.