Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
Summer Rush: Preparing Your Business for Increased Foot Traffic
Summer’s here, and the time is right to ensure your small business is ready for an influx of customers. See our tips for preventing accidents and third-party injuries on your property and how insurance can help if you face a claim against you.
5 Ways Professional Cleaners Can Avoid Liability Claims
Protecting your finances and reputation with a customized professional cleaner insurance policy is essential whether your cleaning business serves residential, commercial clients, or both. Here’s why.
Do Personal Trainers Need to Have Insurance?
Fitness trainers and instructors working with individuals to help improve their physical health and achieve their fitness goals raise the possibility of injuries to clients and other liability risks. Here’s what every personal trainer should know.
5 Types of Insurance to Consider for Your Mobile Business
Travelling to and from customer locations and job sites poses unique liability risks for business owners and independent professionals. Find out how mobile business insurance can address those risks.
How to Protect Your Point-Of-Sale (POS) System From Fraud
Businesses utilizing point-of-sale (POS) terminals and software for financial transactions are susceptible to fraudulent activity. See our tips for preventing POS fraud and get an overview of the types of insurance that can cover your losses if it happens to your company.
8 Ways to Protect Your Home-Based Business
Thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs do what they do from their residential dwellings. However, even home-based business owners need to consider damage and liability risks. See our tips for minimizing these threats.
Small Business Tips
How to Write a Mission and Vision Statement for Your Small Business
There is often confusion around what mission and vision statements are and their differences. Read our guide on how to develop and realize your organization’s mission and vision statements.
8 General Contractor Marketing Tips
Many contractors work in the residential renovation and maintenance segment. Considering the competition, what is the best way for contractors to market their services and stand out? Follow these eight recommendations.
How to Sell Anything at a Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ markets offer several benefits to both communities and consumers. As a vendor, being profitable means understanding the business expenses. Get an overview of what you need to consider if you fancy selling goods at a farmers’ market.
Insurance
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.
