Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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What Is Inland Marine Insurance?
If your business is shipping high-end, expensive equipment or products over land, you should protect them with inland marine coverage. Get an overview of what it is and find out if your small business needs it.
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.
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
15 Tips to Get Your Vacation Rental Property Ready for the Summer
Vacation rental property owners across Canada are eager to attract vacationers to their properties. Before summer gets underway, see our tips for sprucing up your property and ensuring you’ve got the right insurance to cover unexpected damages that may crop up.
Will Home Insurance Cover Your Airbnb or VRBO Rental?
Home sharing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are often viewed as commercial activities by insurance providers. Safeguard your property and rental business by understanding the insurance implications involved in home sharing.
What Is Wrap-Up Liability Insurance?
Running or working on a large construction project? A wrap-up liability insurance policy can adequately address your risk exposures. Get the lowdown on what a wrap-up policy is and how it can protect your project and team.