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5 Tips for Dog-Friendly Businesses
Business owners who are eager to make their commercial spaces a welcoming environment for all including dog owners and their pooches must take precautions, and don’t forget about the doggone insurance risks.
Shipping on the Cheap: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Shipping Costs
There’s no such thing as ‘free shipping’. You either pass on the cost to the consumer and your profits take a hit or absorb them and it takes a big bite out of your earnings. Here’s how to find a better balance.
7 Things to Know Before Buying Small Business Insurance
Making informed decisions is vital for any small business owner, sole proprietor, or self-employed professional, especially when purchasing insurance. Here are seven factors to consider before buying a policy.
Understanding AI Hallucinations and 8 Ways to Mitigate Them
When artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots don’t have the information they need to answer a question correctly, they make it up. Called ‘hallucinations’, here are ways to try to mitigate that from happening.
10 Essential Types of Business Insurance for Small Businesses in Canada
Growing and maintaining a successful venture requires grit, determination, and consistency. But the road to success can be bumpy, and unexpected challenges can crop up. Get the lowdown on how a commercial insurance policy can help your company succeed.
5 Things to Do Before Renewing Your Small Business Insurance Policy
Business insurance policies are typically one-year contracts between insurance companies and business owners. Here are five things to consider before renewing your policy.
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Everything an Amazon Seller Needs to Know About Insurance
New and experienced Amazon sellers in Canada have particular business insurance needs. Amazon requires some sellers to have insurance. Get an overview of the coverages you should have to protect your finances and how they can help when problems arise.
5 Common E&O Insurance Claims
Anyone can make a mistake. But if you make one that leads to a customer allegation of professional negligence, poor work, or financial losses, you'll wish you had errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Here are five real E&O claims our clients experienced.
5 Must-Have Insurance Coverages for Subcontractors
For professionals who earn the bulk of their income as a subcontractor, getting a customized subcontractor insurance policy is not only wise, it’s an investment in your financial health and career. Here are five coverages every subcontractor should have.