Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
Why Small Businesses Should Consider Commercial Crime Insurance
An estimated 45% of small businesses in Canada were directly affected by crime and safety-related issues in 2024, and theft was one of the most common issues they faced. Theft takes many forms and can be internal. Here’s how commercial crime insurance may help.
New Year, New Coverage: Why Small Businesses Should Review Their Insurance Policies
Insurance policies are typically one-year contracts with your insurer that must be renewed yearly. January provides an opportunity to ensure your coverages align with how your business has changed or may change in the coming months.
Our Top 10 Business Insurance Blog Articles in 2024
Read the 10 most-read blog articles on the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog in 2024 that captured the attention of Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs as you make plans to grow your business in 2025.
Insurance for Accountants: What to Do When Renewing Your Policy
It’s wise to think about what level of protection your accountancy or you as an independent accountant need. Here are nine things every accountant should consider when their policies are due for renewal.
Do I Need Errors and Omissions Insurance?
Every retailer selling online or online sellers using third-party marketplaces risks falling prey to fraud and cybercrime. During the busiest shopping season of the year, here are common scams to be wary of and the steps to take to protect your business.
10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in 2025
Looking to capitalize on new ways to engage with existing and prospective customers and apply new tactics to optimize your business operations can be a tough task. With an eye on brighter horizons, we offer 10 suggestions for things you can do to try to accelerate your small business’s growth in 2025.
Small Business Tips
4 CASL-Compliant Ways to Use Email Marketing to Grow Your Business
Email marketing is one of the fastest and most cost-efficient ways to capture the attention of potential customers. Learn 4 CASL-Compliant tips to grow your business through email marketing.
8 Essential Traits to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
According to Statistics Canada, approximately one-third of businesses are no longer around after five years. Here are a few of the characteristics that every entrepreneur should have to endure and be successful.
The Great Resignation: 5 Business Startup Ideas
The pandemic hasn’t induced Canadians to quit their jobs in droves like our American friends. However, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, with 2 million Canucks launching small businesses in recent months. Here are five ideas to ponder if you’re looking to go it alone.
Insurance
10 Common Warehouse Risks and How to Reduce Them
Handling the cost and impact of accidents and being prepared for unexpected damage and loss caused by events beyond their control is a top challenge for warehouse owners. Get an overview of the most common warehouse hazards and how insurance can protect your business.
8 Insurance Risks Gyms and Fitness Centres Face
Even the most organized and well-managed gyms and fitness centres are vulnerable to many liability exposures. Learn about the 8 most common liability risks gym owners face and how customized insurance protects their finances.
What Is Product Recall Insurance?
Retailers and e-commerce sellers are legally responsible for the safety of the products they sell or distribute, including packaged foods and defective items. Product recall insurance covers expensive product recalls. Here’s how it can help business owners manage their costs.