Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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Will the Bank of Canada Cut Interest Rates in 2024?
The Canadian central bank’s first interest rate decision and announcement of 2024 is hotly anticipated. Will the Bank of Canada announce an interest rate hike, cut, or will it hold its rate steady? Here’s how each possibility may affect small businesses.
What Is Commercial Crime Insurance?
According to data, 75% of employees admit to stealing from their workplaces at least once, and 64% of small business employees pinch or lift funds from their employers. That’s costing Canadian businesses between $1.4 billion and $2 billion annually. Here’s how insurance can help.
Do You Need Business Insurance for Your Side Hustle?
Surviving in a tight economy or increasing your income requires more than launching a side hustle. It also requires protecting your finances. Here's how you can do that.
How and When to Switch Insurance Companies in 3 Easy Steps
Exploring your options for switching insurance providers to get better coverage and possibly save money on your annual premium is worthwhile. Here's how you can do that.
What Does Optional DCPD Commercial Auto Insurance Mean for Ontario Businesses?
Ontario’s insurance regulator has reduced the number of mandatory coverages required in a commercial auto insurance policy by making Direct Compensation-Property Damage (DCPD) optional. Here’s what it means if you opt out of DCPD coverage for your business vehicles.
10 Trends to Grow Your Small Business in 2024
A new year is upon us! See the 10 small business trends for 2024 that are poised to dominate the business landscape and can help your company adapt, increase sales, and grow.
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Insurance
New Year, New Coverage: Why Small Businesses Should Review Their Insurance Policies
Insurance policies are typically one-year contracts with your insurer that must be renewed yearly. January provides an opportunity to ensure your coverages align with how your business has changed or may change in the coming months.
Our Top 10 Business Insurance Blog Articles in 2024
Read the 10 most-read blog articles on the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog in 2024 that captured the attention of Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs as you make plans to grow your business in 2025.
Insurance for Accountants: What to Do When Renewing Your Policy
It’s wise to think about what level of protection your accountancy or you as an independent accountant need. Here are nine things every accountant should consider when their policies are due for renewal.