Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
Commercial Auto Insurance vs Personal Auto Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Get an overview of the differences between commercial auto insurance and personal auto insurance policies and what options you have to increase your coverage.
What Type of Insurance Do Student Counsellors Need?
Student counsellors, as the architects of secondary and post-secondary students' lives and academic journeys, face many challenges. However, this multifaceted career exposes counsellors to various risks. Learn how insurance can safeguard your career and finances.
Does My Nightclub Need Restaurant Insurance?
Nightclubs are bustling, high-energy environments catering to different tastes to create unique experiences. But there’s more to worry about than theme nights and drink specials. Get the lowdown on how insurance can protect your assets.
How Much Does Landlord Insurance Cost?
Protecting your rental property and finances from expensive damages and liability claims requires a customized insurance policy that suits your needs and budget. Here’s what every landlord needs to know.
7 Small Business Water Damage Insurance Claims
While there are preventative measures you can take to protect your business from water damage, paying for damages beyond your control requires commercial property insurance. Here are seven real-life water damage insurance claims
What Type of Insurance Does a Balloon Business Need?
Balloon decorators can be financially responsible for damages or injuries to people or property because of their creations and operations. Here's how to protect your finances and keep your business aloft.
Small Business Tips
7 Tips for Swimming Pool Maintenance Contractors
As we head into the prime-time season for swimming pool contractors, now’s the time to get ready to ramp up your operations and ensure your team is ready to help your customers keep their pools clean.
6 Best Website Builders for Small Businesses
Every established small business or startup needs to have a website to attract customers, but not all business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals are comfortable designing and creating a site from scratch. See our suggestions for how to get online easily and affordably.
12 Safety Tips for Campground Owners
An estimated 3.1 million Canadian households plan to go camping this year and more than 500,000 plan to camp for the first time. Here’s how campground and RV park owners can get ready for the season and protect their businesses.
Insurance
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.
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.
