Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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Why November Is the Perfect Time for Bookkeepers to Review Their Insurance
As we inch toward the end of another year, bookkeepers are busy preparing for the end of their clients’ financial year. But now is the ideal time for bookkeepers to review and assess their insurance. We’ll give you 10 reasons why.
10 Tips for Closing Your Small Business for the Winter
Are you closing up shop for the winter? Ensuring your property is prepared for winter and your valuable contents and inventory are safely stored is vital. See our tips for how small business owners can shut down operations and keep their assets safe.
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.
Small Business Tips
10 Hiring Tips for Startups
Your startup business is growing and now it’s time to build your team by hiring qualified talent. Read our recommendations for how you can find the people you need to help your business continue to thrive and grow.
4 Common Construction Insurance Claims and How to Avoid Them
Construction sites have many health and safety hazards. Here’s what to be mindful of and the steps to take year-round to prevent an accident, theft, or injuries at your job sites.
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.
Insurance
The High Cost of Vandalism: 5 Vandalism Small Business Insurance Claims
Categorized as a property crime, vandalism is defined as the deliberate damage or destruction of property. Along with theft, it’s a persistent threat to small businesses. Explore five vandalism claims our clients filed and how insurance helped them recover.
How Much Does Manufacturing Insurance Cost in Canada?
The Canadian manufacturing sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth. However, liability risks lurk at every stage for manufacturers of every kind. Get an overview of manufacturing insurance and the factors that determine its cost.
8 Costly Insurance Mistakes Airbnb & VRBO Hosts Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Third-party home-sharing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO make attracting vacationers and short-term renters easy, but safety and financial security should always prevail over any enterprise. Here’s how to protect your rental property.