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    Renters’ Rights: What Landlords in Canada Need to Know

    Each province determines the rental and tenancy laws in its jurisdiction, governing a wide variety of issues, including rent increases, dispute resolutions, and evictions. Get an overview of the rights that renters in each province have that landlords should abide by and know.

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    How to Do a Business Name Search in Canada

    A memorable business name can create brand awareness, drive customer loyalty and sales, and eventually help you attract the talent you need when it’s time to hire employees. Here are the steps you need to take to register and protect your company’s name.

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    Small Business Grants Ontario

    Securing funding is essential for the innovation and growth of all small businesses and startups. This guide outlines 20 small business grants available in Ontario and Canada, along with other financing opportunities to help business owners accelerate their growth.

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How to Become a Personal Trainer in Canada

By |August 15th, 2025|

If you're serious about becoming an accredited personal trainer, it's essential to understand the different certification pathways, the types of roles available, and how to protect your finances from day one. Read our guide on how to get started in this dynamic career.

Do You Need D&O Insurance or E&O Insurance?

By |August 11th, 2025|

Both directors and officers (D&O) insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance provide liability protection, but they address distinct risks. Choosing the wrong one could leave critical gaps in your coverage. Here’s what every business owner should know.

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Do You Need D&O Insurance or E&O Insurance?

By |August 11th, 2025|

Both directors and officers (D&O) insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance provide liability protection, but they address distinct risks. Choosing the wrong one could leave critical gaps in your coverage. Here’s what every business owner should know.

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5 Best VPN Providers for Small Businesses

By |October 16th, 2024|

Looking to enhance your business’s cybersecurity defences? Purchasing a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your online traffic and conceal your location may be worthwhile. See our list of VPN providers to consider.

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How to Become a Landlord in Canada

By |August 16th, 2024|

If you’re entering the residential property rental market now or thinking of doing so soon, your timing couldn’t be better. But know that becoming a landlord and maintaining a rental property is a lot of work. See our guide for how to set yourself up for success.

5 Common Consultant Insurance Claims

By |July 31st, 2024|

The services consultants provide to their customers expose them to many liability risks that can affect their reputations and finances. Here are five real-life insurance claims a handful of our consultant clients faced and how insurance helped them recover.