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 Is Business Tenant Insurance?
Sometimes called commercial tenant insurance or tenant legal liability, business tenant insurance covers the cost of claims or lawsuits related to your company’s regular activities. Here’s what you need to know.
How Does Inflation Affect Small Businesses?
Although Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled slightly from a high of 8.1% in June, core inflation has yet to peak, economists warn. Here’s how small businesses can manage the impact of inflation on their bottom lines.
Small Business Hiring Guide: Interview Dos and Don’ts
It costs business owners money to hire new employees. How can you keep costs down and find the right fit for your organization? Follow our interviewing tips and streamline your hiring process.
How to Resolve Angry Customer Complaints
Every business has to deal with angry customers from time to time. Showing empathy and making an effort to resolve the situation is vital for preserving your business’s reputation. Here are ways you can do that.
Asbestos Insurance: Does Your Business Need It?
Insurance for asbestos exposure and other pollutants should not be taken lightly. It’s critical to understand the different types of asbestos, where asbestos has been used, and who needs asbestos insurance coverage.
5 Ways to Get Social Media ROI for Your Small Business
Social media offers small businesses and self-employed professionals an affordable and direct means of communicating with their existing customers while attracting new business. But how do you know if your efforts are working? Here’s what you should know.
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8 Ways to Protect Your Home-Based Business
Thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs do what they do from their residential dwellings. However, even home-based business owners need to consider damage and liability risks. See our tips for minimizing these threats.
Does Your Business Need Automotive Garage Insurance?
When a customer visits your automotive shop and entrusts their car, SUV, or truck to you for service or repair, they expect you to treat their vehicle carefully. But that doesn’t mean accidents or mistakes won’t happen. Here’s how insurance can help when things go wrong.
How to Protect Your Business or Profession From Negligence Claims
No business owner or independent professional wants to be accused of professional negligence, but it happens. See our tips for avoiding this situation and how insurance can help if you receive a negligence claim or are subject to a lawsuit.