Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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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.
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.
Holiday Readiness: Essential Insurance Tips for Retailers
Retailers are ramping up for the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday shopping season. Now’s the time to check your liability insurance to ensure you’re adequately covered for accidents or incidents that could devastate your bottom line. Here’s what to know.
Small Business Tips
Returning to Work: Is Your Business Protected After COVID-19?
Before you swing open the doors to the public and employees, it’s worthwhile to contemplate how your company has changed and what it needs to do differently to operate safely.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers: How to Grow Your Business
Plumbers are trained to know the ins and outs of water pipes and how to find and fix leaks. But marketing may be a head-scratcher. Here’s how you can gain more customers and stand out from the competition.
How to Open an Etsy Shop
Eager to establish your startup business using Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace? Read our detailed guide on how to get your Etsy store online and positioned for success.
Insurance
What Insurance Do eBay Sellers in Canada Need?
Although eBay does not require sellers on its marketplace to carry business insurance, independent eBay Canada sellers face many liability risks that could result in expensive claims and lawsuits. Here’s how an eBay Canada seller can protect their finances.
What Kind of Insurance Do Estheticians Need?
Estheticians focus on skin care and beauty treatments. Whether they are independent contractors or spa owners, safeguarding their businesses from unforeseen circumstances is essential. Here's what every esthetician needs to know.
Additional Interest and Additional Insured: What’s the Difference?
Adding a third party to a business insurance policy can be done by including them as an additional interest or an additional insured. While both methods involve adding a third party, they have distinct purposes. Here’s what business owners need to know.