As a single mother living on a single income, the idea of starting a business once felt like a distant dream, something others did, but not something I could do. Bills, childcare, work, laundry, school forms, car maintenance…life kept moving, and my dreams quietly tucked themselves into the corners of my mind.
But I realized something: a business isn’t just something you dream about, it’s something you build, step by step, with intention and action.
Why This Year is Different
I won’t sugarcoat it, starting a business as a single mom isn’t easy. There’s fear, uncertainty, financial pressure, and a constant balancing act between providing stability for my kids and investing in a future that’s not here yet. But what I’ve learned is this:
Your mindset matters more than your circumstances.
Your mindset determines:
- whether you stay stuck or take the first step
- whether you make excuses or figure out solutions
- whether you wait for opportunity or create it
And that shift, from thinking “I can’t” to “How can I?” is where transformation begins.
Start With Your Why
Before the tactics, the tools, the social media posts, or the business plan, ask yourself:
Why do I want to start a business?
For me, that “why” was simple but powerful:
To create financial freedom, show my kids what’s possible, and build something that lasts beyond just a paycheck.
When your why is strong enough, the hard days become easier because you know what you’re building toward.
Your Idea Deserves Support | That’s Where EforAll Comes In
If you have a business idea, even just a seed of an idea, I strongly suggest taking a look at EforAll (Entrepreneurship for All): https://eforall.org/
This program jumpstarted my business idea in 2019, and by 2020 I was able to launch full-time. (Full disclosure, I did take out a $10k personal loan, just in case, I needed help with bills. I used these funds very conservatively & strategically and I had a part-time remote job where I was not tied to hours worked but work being completed daily. I held onto this job for about 2.5 years. This is why I recommended in another blog to keep working fulltime and build your business with employees, until it is time that you can draw a salary from the business while you have employees running the business)
Here’s what makes EforAll so powerful:
✅ Free entrepreneurship training
✅ Real mentorship from experienced business builders
✅ Support to refine your idea into a real business plan
✅ A community of people cheering you on
✅ Confidence-boosting tools that help you go from idea to action
When I first joined, I wasn’t sure I belonged in a program like that. But the truth is — you belong wherever you choose to grow.
Build a Business Mindset | Not Just a Business Plan
Here are a few mindset shifts that helped me, and that can help you too:
1. Progress Over Perfection
Perfection kills progress.
Start now, refine as you go.
2. Failure Is Feedback
Every setback teaches you something valuable.
Reframe mistakes as data, not defeat.
3. You Are Not Alone
Find community, find mentors, find people who lift you up, don’t try to do it all by yourself.
4. Consistency Beats Intensity
Small daily steps beat occasional bursts of effort.
5. Ask for Help
Knowing what you don’t know is a strength, not a weakness. Programs like EforAll exist to give you that extra support.
No More Waiting for “The Right Time”
The truth is, there’s never a perfect time to start something big.
Life will always be busy, always have demands, always have responsibilities. But if you wait until life is easy, you’ll never begin.
So this year:
Choose action. Choose growth. Choose belief over doubt.
Your Story Is Just Beginning
If you’ve ever thought:
“Maybe I could start that business…”
Then this year is your moment.
You’re not just building a business —
you’re building confidence, resilience, independence, and a legacy for your family.
And it all starts with one simple step:
Decide you’re ready.
If you’re ready for support, inspiration, and real tools to make your dream a reality — go explore EforAll →https://eforall.org/
You’ve got this!!
