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What Insurance Do Music Teachers Need?
Like school teachers, private tutors, or professionals in other industries, music teachers and instructors also face liability risks for their services. Here's how insurance can keep your career safe without missing a beat.
Insurance Broker vs. Insurance Company: What’s the Difference?
There are significant differences between insurance providers and insurance brokers, and working with a broker offers many benefits. Spoiler alert: a broker can help you save money on your annual premium.
From Profit to Peril: 7 Risks Landlords Face with Rental Property Ownership
There are many benefits to being a landlord. But it’s also a big responsibility that must be treated like a business. See what common liabilities landlords face and how a damage checklist and adequate insurance protection can help.
Survey: More Than Half of Canadian Small Businesses Struggling Because of Inflation
On the heels of recovering from the financial impacts of the pandemic, Zensurance’s Small Business Confidence Index 2023 finds small business owners fretting over the ravages of inflation, rising interest rates, increasing their prices, and mitigating business-related risks.
How to Become a Yoga Instructor in Canada
New yoga practitioners have plenty of opportunities to start their practices. Explore the requirements to become a certified yoga instructor in Canada and the steps you need to take to get there.
What Is Professional Negligence?
Professional negligence claims can occur in multiple industries or professions. Get an overview of what it is, how it differs from professional misconduct, and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
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5 Types of Insurance to Consider for Your Mobile Business
Travelling to and from customer locations and job sites poses unique liability risks for business owners and independent professionals. Find out how mobile business insurance can address those risks.
How to Protect Your Point-Of-Sale (POS) System From Fraud
Businesses utilizing point-of-sale (POS) terminals and software for financial transactions are susceptible to fraudulent activity. See our tips for preventing POS fraud and get an overview of the types of insurance that can cover your losses if it happens to your company.
8 Ways to Protect Your Home-Based Business
Thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs do what they do from their residential dwellings. However, even home-based business owners need to consider damage and liability risks. See our tips for minimizing these threats.