Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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Why Consultants Need Contractual Liability and E&O Insurance
Among the types of coverages every consultant should consider as part of a comprehensive insurance policy are contractual liability and errors and omissions insurance. Let’s take a closer look at these two types of insurance and why you need them.
How to Register a Business in Ontario
Get ready to launch your startup or new business venture in Canada’s most populous province by following the steps in our in-depth guide on registering your company in Ontario.
Do You Need Insurance for Your Lawn Mowing Business?
Even if your existing or upstart lawn care business only offers basic lawn care and grooming services to residential clients, protecting your finances and reputation is essential. Here’s what you need to know.
What Type of Insurance Does Your Photo Booth Business Need?
Industry data suggests it’s a picture-perfect time to own a photo booth business. But for small business owners who provide, service, rent, and sell photo booths, focusing on protecting their assets is vital. Let’s zoom in on the insurance your photo booth business needs.
What Is Contractor Equipment Insurance?
Thieves and vandals look for low-risk opportunities at construction sites with lax security. Understand how contractor equipment insurance can help, and see our recommended tips for enhancing security and preventing theft at every job site.
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.
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Why November Is the Perfect Time for Bookkeepers to Review Their Insurance
As we inch toward the end of another year, bookkeepers are busy preparing for the end of their clients’ financial year. But now is the ideal time for bookkeepers to review and assess their insurance. We’ll give you 10 reasons why.
10 Tips for Closing Your Small Business for the Winter
Are you closing up shop for the winter? Ensuring your property is prepared for winter and your valuable contents and inventory are safely stored is vital. See our tips for how small business owners can shut down operations and keep their assets safe.
Insurance Considerations for E-Commerce Businesses During the Holidays
With the busiest shopping season of the year underway, online retailers and e-commerce businesses need to be vigilant to prevent data breaches and cyber-attacks and get coverage for customer injuries. Here’s how insurance can help.



