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5 Tips for Increasing Your Small Business’s Profit in a Slow Economy
Challenges remain for small businesses to grow their profit margins due to inflation and higher-than-average interest rates. Here are five things you can do to grow profitability in a tight economic environment.
What Type of Insurance Does a Herbalist Need?
Sometimes referred to as holistic health practitioners or herbal practitioners, herbalists offer a holistic approach to health and wellness to address their patients’ health issues or goals. However, herbalists face several liability risks. Here's how you can protect your practice.
10 Flood Prevention Tips for Small Businesses in Canada
Spring approaches, and with it comes flood season. While knowing what to do if your business property floods is important, it’s equally important to be prepared to prevent flood and water damage. Our 10 flood prevention tips can help.
What Is Employers’ Liability Insurance?
Employers’ liability insurance is a form of general liability insurance protecting business owners from legal expenses resulting from employee-related illnesses, injuries, or deaths that occur in the workplace. Here’s why your company needs it.
What Type of Insurance Does an Immigration Consultant Need?
Learn what risks immigration consultants face and the types of insurance that can protect your finances and reputation following an insurable loss or legal threat.
What Liability Insurance Covers Float Tanks?
Small businesses and health and wellness practices offering their clients float therapy face many liability risks. Here’s how you can protect your business’s finances and reputation.
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Will Changes to Commercial Auto Insurance in Alberta Affect Business Owners?
Alberta is increasing its annual rate hike cap to 7.5% for auto insurance premiums this year. More changes to auto insurance in the province are on the way. Here’s what business vehicle owners in Alberta can expect.
Property Losses Due to Severe Weather Hits $8.5B in 2024
Insured property losses caused by severe weather events in Canada hit a record high of $8.5 billion last year, almost triple the total insured losses recorded in 2023. Here’s how small businesses can protect their properties.
Product Liability Insurance: Why Retailers and Online Sellers Can’t Afford to Go Without It
For retailers, online sellers, e-commerce companies and other enterprises, product liability claims and lawsuits could spell the end of their businesses. Here’s how product liability insurance can protect your finances.