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What Does Cyber Insurance Cover and How Much Does It Cost?

In the last couple of years, the news has been filled with reports of big companies and public institutions falling prey to cyberattacks. However, if you run a small or medium-sized business you could easily be a victim too. Cyber risk liability insurance can protect your company.

February 24, 2022

A short guide to being an independent contractor in Canada

Independent contractors work with both large and small businesses. They can have a wide range of backgrounds, including administrative assistant, accountant and consulting...

What is Small Business Mobile Marketing and How To Use It?

Mobile marketing is one of the fastest growing ways to reach potential customers. Why? Because people are increasingly using “mobile” devices like smartphones and tablets...

How to become an insurance broker in Ontario - A Quick Guide

In Ontario, insurance brokers sell insurance for vehicles and homes. In order to be licensed as a broker, you must pass an exam and be sponsored by an experienced broker. The...

Everything You Need to Know About Daycare Business Insurance

Daycares should have insurance because there are many risks associated with caring for young children, such as injuries and property damage. This applies whether you are...

How are stocks taxed in Canada?

Let’s face it, analyzing tax rates is nobody’s idea of fun. However, everyone loves saving on taxes! Read on to learn more about the tax on stocks in Canada – and how you can...

Did you miss any of these small business tax deductions?

It’s important to claim all possible tax exemptions. These serve to reduce your taxable income so that you pay as little corporate income tax as possible. In this article,...

Are moving expenses tax deductible in Canada?

The moving expenses deduction is a great way to reduce your taxable income – and hopefully receive a tax refund. However, there are restrictions about who can claim moving...

What is Commercial General Liability Insurance and What Does It Cover?

This insurance protects your business in the event you are responsible for an injury or property damage to an outside party. In Canada, the most common type of claim is a...

How You're Impacted - Ergonomic Hazards in the Workplace

When humans were hunter-gatherers, they used their bodies for a wide variety of tasks and seldom did the same thing all day. In the last 150 years since the start of the...

A Comparison of Health Insurance Plans in Canada

In Canada, universal health care means that everyone can visit doctors and hospitals at no cost. However, there are a lot of health services that are not covered by medicare....