Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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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.
How Does Business Interruption Insurance Help Restaurants?
Business interruption insurance helps restaurant owners deal with forced closures following an insurable loss, like a fire that destroys their properties. Here’s why your eatery needs it and what it covers and doesn’t.
8 Cybersecurity Tools for Small Businesses Using Mobile Devices
Mobile device security threats are rising. Most Canadian small businesses use mobile devices for their operations. Securing the devices your employees and company use is vital to a well-rounded cybersecurity plan. See our suggestions for upping your mobile security.
Small Business Tips
Three Ways You Can Expand Your Beauty Business During COVID-19
As we enter the next phase of reopening following the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic earlier this year,
Why Restaurant Maintenance Is More Important Than Ever Before
In our ongoing effort to serve our customers in the restaurant community, we’ve partnered up with ResQ to help support
Small Business Spotlight: Meet Beatriz Zanatelli, Co-Founder of Lightouch Technologies
Each month, we’ll be featuring small business success stories in our Small Business Spotlight. This month, Beatriz Zanatelli, Co-Founder
Insurance
What Type of Insurance Does a Home Daycare Business Need?
Daycare insurance safeguards business owners from the financial repercussions of accidents, third-party bodily injury claims, property damage, or allegations of professional negligence. Get the A-B-Cs on daycare insurance and protect your livelihood.
What Type of Insurance Do IT Consultants Need?
IT consultants require comprehensive insurance to minimize financial, legal, and operational risks and avoid financial turmoil. Get a straightforward overview of how to protect your IT services business.
What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
A certificate of insurance (COI), or proof of insurance certificate, summarizes your business insurance coverage and proves your business has liability insurance. Without it, you could be missing out on many opportunities. Here’s what every business owner should know.