Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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Does Your Business Need Automotive Garage Insurance?
When a customer visits your automotive shop and entrusts their car, SUV, or truck to you for service or repair, they expect you to treat their vehicle carefully. But that doesn’t mean accidents or mistakes won’t happen. Here’s how insurance can help when things go wrong.
How to Protect Your Business or Profession From Negligence Claims
No business owner or independent professional wants to be accused of professional negligence, but it happens. See our tips for avoiding this situation and how insurance can help if you receive a negligence claim or are subject to a lawsuit.
What Type of Insurance Do Moving Companies Need?
The summer season, with its increased demand for professional moving companies, is the perfect time for movers to secure the insurance they need. The time is now. Here’s why.
What Is Vicarious Liability?
Business owners can be held financially liable for the damages or negligence caused by the actions or inactions of third parties. Here’s how you can protect your company from vicarious liability risks.
5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Business Insurance
The midpoint of the year is ideal to review your insurance coverage and consider if it’s adequate to cover how your business has changed or will change in the months ahead. Here are five reasons to review your policy (and how Zensurance can help).
7 Tips for Converting Your House Into a Rental Property
As a property owner mulling over whether or not to jump into the rental property market, careful planning and understanding the associated responsibilities and liabilities is critical. See our tips on what you need to do before getting into the rental game
Small Business Tips
Ontario Business Insurance for Remote Businesses
Being your own boss allows for many cool business opportunities, one of which is the ability to run your
Toronto Business Insurance – A Business Owner’s Guide to the City
Running a business in a big city has many benefits - more access to resources, networking opportunities, and increased
Salon Insurance Ontario – Guidelines for Salon Owners
As a salon owner in Ontario, your business thrives on making people feel like the best versions of themselves.
Insurance
What Is a Business Insurance Peril?
There are a variety of risks or perils that can cause expensive losses or damages to a business owner. Get a quick rundown of what is considered an insurance peril and how to ensure you have the right type of coverage to protect your finances.
Protect Your Green: How the Right Insurance Saves Landscapers Money
The first day of spring is less than two weeks away. Now’s the time for landscaping and lawn care professionals to prepare for the season ahead, including having the insurance protection they need. Here’s what you should know.
How to Develop a Loss Prevention Strategy for Retailers
An estimated 57% of Canadian small businesses dealt with theft or shoplifting in 2023 and shoplifting costs retailers around $5 billion annually. Here’s how a loss prevention strategy and customized business insurance can help protect a retailer’s finances.