News, trends, and tips for Canadian small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs.
October is Small Business Month in Canada, a celebration encapsulating the heart and soul of our country’s entrepreneurial spirit. See our list of learning and financing resources to help your small business or startup thrive and grow.
Driving in dark, slick, or wintry conditions can be more demanding than driving in the summertime. See our safe driving tips and recommendations for preparing your vehicle for the colder temperatures before the weather turns.
Gearing up for the winter and inking customers to your snow removal contracts should be in full swing well before the chilly weather descends. See our tips for things your snow removal contracts may need to include for commercial and residential properties.
In addition to making extra income, a side hustle is a testing ground to try out a new idea before jumping headlong into starting a business. Looking for inspiration? Here are 40 side job ideas to consider.
Knowing tools and equipment theft has almost become a national sport, every contractor and construction professional needs to take action to protect themselves and their gear. Here’s what you should do before and after your tools are stolen.
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.
Mould can threaten your business property and human health at any time of the year. Prevention is the best cure to safeguard your premises from it. Here are five ways to do that.
Get an overview of distracted driving, how to avoid it, the penalties, and how it affects your insurance coverage if you’re convicted of the charge.
The services consultants provide to their customers expose them to many liability risks that can affect their reputations and finances. Here are five real-life insurance claims a handful of our consultant clients faced and how insurance helped them recover.
No power in your shop means no customers walking through your door. Likewise, no power means no internet. While most power outages or blackouts tend to be short-lived, that’s not always the case. Here’s how you can prepare your business for a sustained outage.