Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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8 Things to Do If Your Tools Are Stolen
Knowing tools and equipment theft has almost become a national sport, every contractor and construction professional needs to take action to protect themselves and their gear. Here’s what you should do before and after your tools are stolen.
What Type of Insurance Do Window Cleaners Need?
Given the high-demand nature of the industry and the often significant heights at which window cleaners work, the need for a comprehensive insurance policy cannot be overstated. Here’s what you should know.
8 Ways to Know If You Should Update Your Business Insurance Policy
Does your existing business insurance adequately cover your risks? Renewing a policy without reflecting on how your small business has changed and updating it accordingly could threaten your finances if you need to file a claim. Here’s how to avoid that scenario.
Survey: Small Business Owners Fret Over Inflation But Remain Resolutely Upbeat
Zensurance’s third annual Small Business Confidence Index survey finds inflation is Canadian business owners’ most significant concern for a second year in a row. Although most respondents said the economy has had a negative impact on their businesses, almost 70% are confident they will be successful in 2024. Here’s what else is on their minds.
10 Things to Do to Start a General Contracting Business
Thinking of being your own boss and calling the shots? Canada needs more entrepreneurs, but be aware starting a business has its challenges. Here's how to prepare to launch and run a successful contracting business.
5 Tips for Protecting Your Business Property From Mould
Mould can threaten your business property and human health at any time of the year. Prevention is the best cure to safeguard your premises from it. Here are five ways to do that.
Small Business Tips
10 Accounting Tips for Small Business Owners
Save time and money, keep your books balanced, and avoid run-ins with the Canada Revenue Agency with these 10 tips to manage your business’s finances.
How Small Business Data Impacts Insurance Underwriting and Quoting
Sharing your business’s financial data with a licensed broker allows them to provide small business insurance policies faster since they automate the gathering of the information they need
47% of Canadian Small Businesses Lack Cybersecurity Protection
Online survey finds almost half of small businesses lack necessary cyber security defences to repel a cyber-attack.
Insurance
What Type of Insurance Do Eavestrough and Siding Contractors Need?
All professionals or small businesses have liability risks regardless of their industry or the services they provide. Gutter cleaning professionals are no different. Here’s why gutter cleaning businesses need insurance.
8 Types of Insurance Electrician Contractors Need
In many provinces, electricians must carry liability insurance to obtain and maintain their licences. Without it, you’re leaving your business and livelihood exposed. Get a straightforward rundown of the types of coverage electricians need and why they matter.
What Type of Insurance Do Gardeners Need?
On the surface, gardening may seem like a safe profession. However, similar to landscaping professionals, professional gardeners face several liability risks. Here's what gardeners need to know to safeguard their finances and livelihoods.