Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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What Type of Insurance Do Beauticians Need?
All beauticians – from barbers to tattoo artists – face financial risks from accidents and client allegations of wrongdoing or lawsuits. Get a rundown of how insurance can help protect you and keep your reputation blemish-free.
What to Do If Your Small Business Floods
As Canada’s most common natural hazard, floods pose a risk to businesses everywhere. Learn more about floods, how to prevent them, clean up after one, and how insurance can help tackle the cost of damage and loss.
Fraud Prevention Month 2023: 8 Ways to Protect Your Business From Fraud
March is Fraud Prevention Month. Fraud is rising significantly in Canada. Do you know where your greatest vulnerabilities are? Learn how to prevent your business from falling victim to fraud.
What Is Drone Liability Insurance?
There are countless possibilities for using drones commercially. But with all the upsides drones provide for businesses, there are also downsides. Get an overview of how drone liability insurance can protect you.
How to Reduce Your Small Business’s Electrical Fire Risks
Don’t assume your business has no electrical fire risk because everything appears to operate correctly daily. Find out how to prevent electrical fires and how insurance can help your business recover if one ignites in your workplace.
How Your Small Business Can Accept Credit Card Payments in Canada
The monetary landscape is shifting, emphasizing the need for Canadian small businesses to adapt to accepting cashless payments more frequently from their customers. Here’s what you should know.
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What Type of Insurance Do Window Cleaners Need?
Given the high-demand nature of the industry and the often significant heights at which window cleaners work, the need for a comprehensive insurance policy cannot be overstated. Here’s what you should know.
8 Ways to Know If You Should Update Your Business Insurance Policy
Does your existing business insurance adequately cover your risks? Renewing a policy without reflecting on how your small business has changed and updating it accordingly could threaten your finances if you need to file a claim. Here’s how to avoid that scenario.
Survey: Small Business Owners Fret Over Inflation But Remain Resolutely Upbeat
Zensurance’s third annual Small Business Confidence Index survey finds inflation is Canadian business owners’ most significant concern for a second year in a row. Although most respondents said the economy has had a negative impact on their businesses, almost 70% are confident they will be successful in 2024. Here’s what else is on their minds.