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What Type of Insurance Does a Doula Need?
Doulas do not perform clinical tasks, diagnose medical conditions, or give medical advice, but they do support women throughout their pregnancies. However, with that responsibility come liability risks that should be covered by insurance. Here's what every doula needs to know.
Want Help Growing Your Small Business? Consider Finding a Mentor
Seeking a mentor to guide your journey can profoundly impact your professional growth and success. Here’s how to find a mentor to help your business grow.
What Is Catering Liability Insurance?
You need to protect your catering business from financial losses, legal risks, and liabilities arising from your operations. Learn about the liability risks caterers face, how insurance can help, and see our recommended food safety and handling tips
What Insurance Do Franchisees Need?
Being a franchisee offers new and aspiring business owners access to an established brand with built-in recognition and trust. But a franchise isn’t immune to costly unforeseen incidents, and even well-oiled machines can develop a squeaky wheel. Here’s what franchisees should know about protecting their assets.
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.
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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.