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How to Start a Tutoring Business in Canada
Tutoring is a private and supplementary method of academic instruction and support. The expectation is tutors have exhaustive knowledge or demonstrated expertise in their subjects of focus. Here’s what to know to start your tutoring business.
How to Prepare Your Small Business for a Recession
Although there’s no consensus among economists whether Canada will slip into a recession, preparing your business’s finances to endure a choppy economy now and into 2023 is the safest strategy. Here are ways to do that.
What Kind of Insurance Does Santa’s Workshop Need?
Sleigh bells may jingle, but if St. Nick’s sleigh gets into a collision, or a fire ignites at his workshop, and all the toys are destroyed, the costs could ruin the festive season. Here’s an overview of the insurance protection Santa has (and what your business should have, too!).
How to Start an IT Business in Canada
Much like a technologist, entrepreneurship is about problem-solving. Considering our economic environment, the moment to strike out on your own may be at-hand. Here are the steps to take to bring your tech startup to life.
6 Ways to Improve Inventory Management
Your inventory is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Managing it well through seasonal peaks throughout the year is vital for inventory control. Get an overview of how you can improve your inventory management and how insurance can help protect it.
12 Classic and Innovative Ways to Grow Your Email Marketing List
An email marketing list is precisely what it sounds like – a list of emails owned by people who have signed up on your business’s subscribers' list. Here are 12 ways to grow your list and create long-term relationships with your customers.
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Insurance
What Type of Insurance Does a Mixed-Use Commercial Property Need?
Mixed-use buildings featuring commercial enterprises and residential tenants contain unique risks. Here’s what property owners of multi-use properties need to know.
Summer Rush: Preparing Your Business for Increased Foot Traffic
Summer’s here, and the time is right to ensure your small business is ready for an influx of customers. See our tips for preventing accidents and third-party injuries on your property and how insurance can help if you face a claim against you.
5 Ways Professional Cleaners Can Avoid Liability Claims
Protecting your finances and reputation with a customized professional cleaner insurance policy is essential whether your cleaning business serves residential, commercial clients, or both. Here’s why.