Ask Ruchi™

How do I plan for retirement as a small business owner?

Dear Ruchi, freelancing has given me such a sense of happiness and freedom. When I was first starting out, everyone warned me to be careful and make sure I was still investing in my retirement, health insurance, and all of the other things corporate jobs typically give you that I now have to supply for myself. Though retirement is a long way away, I want to prepare for my future. Right now I am just overwhelmed and trying to figure out where to start. Any advice?

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How do I implement financial self-care?

Dear Ruchi, I have been focusing on creating better habits in all areas of my life this year. It’s time I finally make self-care a priority. While I’m ready to dedicate my time and energy to healthier habits in terms of diet, exercise, and mental health, I feel unclear on how to implement healthy money habits. With financial security being one of my biggest goals this year, I want to make sure I weave my finances into my healthy habit-making as well. What can I do?

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Why is entrepreneurship so lonely and what can I do about it?

Dear Ruchi, I started my business last year and though things have been going well, I feel quite lonely. I am so happy with my decision to start my own business but I never realized how deeply losing the social elements of my corporate job would affect me. I really loved connecting with coworkers every day but now work is so different. Am I the only one who feels this way? How do I incorporate this back into my life?

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How to increase your revenue by cutting expenses

Dear Ruchi, this year I am really aiming to make my finances a top priority. I am a small business owner that dedicates all of my time and energy to keeping things stable for myself and my team. I want to find a way to make more money to help mind the current gap of stressful inflation prices.  Do you have any recommendations on what I can do for a quick boost?

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Word Of The Year: Prosperity

Welcome, 2023! We’re kicking off the year with something a little different on our Ask Ruchi column by setting an intention with a word of the year. 

Our word of the year is: PROSPERITY

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6 Tax Deductions To Consider As A Small Business Owner

Q: Dear Ruchi, this is my first year running my own business and I am a little nervous heading into tax season. I’ve been organized with my business expenses but still worry about missing things. I’ve heard from my colleagues that there are a lot more deductions I can take since I work from a home office. What are some things I might be missing?

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How do I prepare for tax time?

Dear Ruchi, Tax time always brings up so much anxiety for me. I run my own business so things aren’t as simple as they used to be when I simply had my corporate paycheck. To be honest, I never know where to start when it comes to getting organized for the filing deadline. Do you have any advice as to how to prepare? Next year I want it to be seamless with minimal stress. I am ready to make a change!

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How can I budget on an inconsistent income?

Dear Ruchi, I really love being self-employed and freelancing has given me a brand new outlook on my career. Though I am happy, the financial aspect can be tricky. From month to month my income can vary by a lot and sometimes I worry that the inconsistency will put me in a scary place. How should I be planning for the future, saving for emergencies, etc. when I’m not always sure what my bank account will look like each month?

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How limiting beliefs may be holding you back from your money goals.

Dear Ruchi, I am SO bad at managing my money and always have been. Being a business owner, this makes everything feel 10x harder. It’s so hard to run a business in such a crowded market and I feel a lot of fear and stress when it comes to dealing with budgets, finances, and making smart money moves for the future. I want to break out of these habits, so I can set myself and my business up for success. Where do I even begin when I feel like I have dug myself into a deep dark hole? Help!

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Meet Ruchi
HI, I'M RUCHI

Before she worked with amazing, heart-centered, fun-to-work-with service-based business owners like you… Ruchi spent almost two decades as a senior executive in the financial services industry. Now as a seasoned financial guide and mentor, Ruchi is often also referred to as a “financial therapist”. She is the Founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper and is committed to empowering business owners to achieve a life of total prosperity. 

 

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