Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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How a Distracted Driving Conviction Affects Commercial Auto Insurance
Get an overview of distracted driving, how to avoid it, the penalties, and how it affects your insurance coverage if you’re convicted of the charge.
5 Common Consultant Insurance Claims
The services consultants provide to their customers expose them to many liability risks that can affect their reputations and finances. Here are five real-life insurance claims a handful of our consultant clients faced and how insurance helped them recover.
Blackout: 9 Power Outage Tips for Small Business Owners
No power in your shop means no customers walking through your door. Likewise, no power means no internet. While most power outages or blackouts tend to be short-lived, that’s not always the case. Here’s how you can prepare your business for a sustained outage.
What Is First-Party Fraud and How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
Fraud is a significant financial risk to organizations of all sizes and industries. First-party fraud can be difficult to detect among the many types of fraud. Here’s how you can safeguard your business from it.
10 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Small Business Insurance Broker
Getting the right insurance to support your small business is vital for safeguarding your finances, but it’s tough to do alone. Partnering with a licensed insurance broker makes a significant difference. Here’s why.
What Type of Insurance Does a Mixed-Use Commercial Property Need?
Mixed-use buildings featuring commercial enterprises and residential tenants contain unique risks. Here’s what property owners of multi-use properties need to know.
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 You Need to Know About Student Rental Housing Insurance
Canadian landlords with properties near universities and colleges have an excellent opportunity to meet the constant demand for off-campus student rental housing. However, property owners must safeguard their investments from potential damages and lawsuits. Here's how insurance can help.
What Type of Insurance Does a Tradesman Need?
Business insurance designed for self-employed tradespeople or small construction company owners is called tradesman insurance. Learn why you need it and what it covers.
What Type of Insurance Do E-Bike Retailers Need?
The popularity of electric bicycles in Canada is soaring as consumers seek greener transportation alternatives. Despite this, e-bike retailers are exposed to various risks that could severely impact their businesses. Here’s how insurance can minimize potential financial losses.