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What You Need to Know About Liquor Liability for Your Party or Event
Whether hosting a company or private event to celebrate the holidays and New Year or throwing a party at any time of the year, you face liability risks (even if no alcohol will be served). Here’s what you need to do to protect yourself.
What Type of Insurance Do Christmas Tree Farms Need?
At the risk of sounding like Scrooge, Christmas tree producers have to contend with more than inflation and the impacts of climate change on their farms. They also face significant liability threats that could quickly upend their businesses. Here’s how insurance can help.
What Insurance Does a Beauty Salon Need?
Beauty salon owners can suffer more than a bad hair day. That’s why liability insurance for salon owners and beauticians is crucial: it mitigates the financial risks they face when things go wrong. Here’s why your beauty salon needs insurance.
Protect Your Pipes: Why Plumbers Can’t Afford to Ignore Liability Insurance
Plumbing is a demanding and complex profession, and even the most meticulous and skilled plumbers can make mistakes. Here are six reasons why every plumbing contractor should have liability insurance.
Is Your Seasonal Business Insured? 3 Things to Know
If your business is stocking up on inventory for the holidays, operating for only a few months of the year, or opening a pop-up shop, here’s how to cover the liability risks you face.
Does My Airbnb Need Extra Insurance?
In Canada, hosts earn an average of $10,300 annually through Airbnb. But weighing the pros and cons of listing your property on any home-sharing platform is critical, especially the property damage and liability risks you face. Here’s what you should know.
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Malpractice Insurance for Mental Health Professionals: What You Need to Know
Mental health and wellness practitioners who strive to help people overcome their challenges and live healthier lives face many significant pitfalls that could upend their careers and reputations. Here’s how these professionals can protect themselves.
Trump Tariffs: How Canadian Small Businesses Can Prepare
Canada’s economy is deeply intertwined with the American economy. If the Trump administration imposes a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports, Canada’s economy and small business community could be dramatically affected. Here’s what to know.
How to Get a General Contractors License in Ontario
General contractors coordinate all aspects of construction and renovation projects, ensuring each job meets high-quality standards and adheres to safety and building codes. Learn the steps for getting the contractor licensing you need in Ontario.