Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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15 Tips to Get Your Vacation Rental Property Ready for the Summer
Vacation rental property owners across Canada are eager to attract vacationers to their properties. Before summer gets underway, see our tips for sprucing up your property and ensuring you’ve got the right insurance to cover unexpected damages that may crop up.
Will Home Insurance Cover Your Airbnb or VRBO Rental?
Home sharing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are often viewed as commercial activities by insurance providers. Safeguard your property and rental business by understanding the insurance implications involved in home sharing.
What Is Wrap-Up Liability Insurance?
Running or working on a large construction project? A wrap-up liability insurance policy can adequately address your risk exposures. Get the lowdown on what a wrap-up policy is and how it can protect your project and team.
9 Reasons Why Massage Therapists Need Insurance
Although liability insurance is a legal requirement for Registered Massage Therapists in most provinces, all massage therapists should protect themselves against claims of negligence, errors, and omissions. Here’s why it matters.
Does Cyber Insurance Cover AI-Generated Cybercrime?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating faster-paced, more effective, larger-scale cyber-attacks. Explore ways businesses can defend themselves and learn how cyber insurance helps recovery if your business is attacked.
What Type of Insurance Do Eavestrough and Siding Contractors Need?
All professionals or small businesses have liability risks regardless of their industry or the services they provide. Gutter cleaning professionals are no different. Here’s why gutter cleaning businesses need insurance.
Small Business Tips
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.
How to Protect Your Business From Wildfires
As climate change continues to fuel extreme weather events, it's more critical than ever for Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners to protect their properties. Wildfires are among the growing threats business owners face. See our wildfire preparedness tips.
Insurance
Back to School: 7 Reasons Why Tutors and Teachers Need Insurance
As a new school year begins, it’s not just lesson plans that need reviewing – your protection does, too. From liability claims to unexpected accidents, educators face real risks. Here’s what tutors and educators need to know to stay focused on what they do best: teaching.
Survey: Small Businesses Feel the Squeeze as Economic Pressures Mount
Tariffs, inflation, and shifting economic winds are hitting small businesses hard. According to the fourth annual Zensurance Small Business Confidence Index, 62% of owners say today’s economic climate is hurting their operations. Here’s what else is keeping them up at night.
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.