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18 businesses

56% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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Custom web app development

"IoT and web app development for enterprises."

dreamonkey.com

$30K /mo Reported

Open-source business intelligence tool

Open-source BI tool for data-driven enterprises.

helicalinsight.com

$80K /mo Reported

Podcast guest placement service

Podcast placement and content repurposing for B2B CEOs.

influencepodium.com

$40K /mo Reported

Freelancer training platform

Comprehensive training for aspiring Filipino freelancers.

fvaconsultancy.com

$1K /mo Reported

Advisor support platform

Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.

goodlifeco.com

$2M /mo Reported

End-to-end supply chain software

B2B supply chain automation and planning software.

inquizity.com

$30K /mo Reported

Natural skincare products

Natural soap brand empowering busy moms.

kmcessentials.square.site

$1K /mo Reported

The Language Delegate

thelanguagedelegate.com

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Online personal training platform

Online personal training for athletes and everyday people.

teamfflex.com

$80K /mo Reported

Heavy duty work bags

Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.

badassworkgear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Online test prep courses

"Online test prep for construction inspector certifications."

sicerts.com

$100K /mo Reported

Open-source experience management tool

Open-source survey tool for experience management

formbricks.com

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Podcast guest booking expert

Podcast for those aspiring to connect with top-tier visionaries.

dannymiranda.com

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Skills-based hiring platform

"Skills-based hiring platform for technical roles."

codesignal.com

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Conversation-based french app

"App teaching everyday French in 10 minutes daily."

frenchtogether.com

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Open source software directory

Community-driven list of open-source software alternatives.

openalternative.co

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Admin panel builder for laravel

Admin panel builder for Laravel developers.

backpackforlaravel.com

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Open-source document sharing

Open-source document-sharing platform with engagement analytics.

papermark.io

$300K /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
D Custom web app development dreamonkey.com "IoT and web app development for enterprises."	$30K /mo Reported	Services +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Enterprises +1	AW	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $40K to start	55	Build this
Open-source business intelligence tool helicalinsight.com Open-source BI tool for data-driven enterprises.	$80K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +6	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Enterprises +2		Founded 2016 · 42 people · $20K to start	47	Build this
Podcast guest placement service influencepodium.com Podcast placement and content repurposing for B2B CEOs.	$40K /mo Reported	Services +3	Word of mouth Organic social media	B2B CEOs +2	LO +4	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $100 to start	55	Build this
Freelancer training platform fvaconsultancy.com Comprehensive training for aspiring Filipino freelancers.	$1K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +7	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +5		14 people · $500 to start · Built in 60 days	47	Build this
Advisor support platform goodlifeco.com Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.	$2M /mo Reported	Services +9	SEO Word of mouth	Independent Financial A... +1	SA	Founded 2012 · 60 people · $500K to start	50	Build this
End-to-end supply chain software inquizity.com B2B supply chain automation and planning software.	$30K /mo Reported	Services +7	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Pharmaceutical Companies +17	EX	Founded 2011 · 25 people · $50K to start	51	Build this
Natural skincare products kmcessentials.square.site Natural soap brand empowering busy moms.	$1K /mo Reported	E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Mothers +3		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $800 to start	64	Build this
The Language Delegate thelanguagedelegate.com Editing & Co-Authoring Services	—	Writing	Direct sales		+47	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Donna, Texas, USA, United States	38	Build this
Online personal training platform teamfflex.com Online personal training for athletes and everyday people.	$80K /mo Reported	Services +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Athletes +3	CU	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	78	Build this
Heavy duty work bags badassworkgear.com Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Oil and Gas Workers +2	+4	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Houston, Texas, USA, United States	65	Build this
Online test prep courses sicerts.com "Online test prep for construction inspector certifications."	$100K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +6	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Construction Inspectors +3		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $3K to start	65	Build this
Open-source experience management tool formbricks.com Open-source survey tool for experience management	—	Subscription +4	Product Hunt Hacker News +1	Developers +2	UB	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · Built in 300 days	66	Build this
Podcast guest booking expert dannymiranda.com Podcast for those aspiring to connect with top-tier visionaries.	—	Advertising +4	Organic social media Email List Growth	Aspiring Podcasters +2		Founded 2020 · 2 people · Built in 30 days	70	Build this
Skills-based hiring platform codesignal.com "Skills-based hiring platform for technical roles."	—	Services +3	Referral Program Organic social media +1	Hiring Teams +2	CU	Founded 2015 · 3 co-founders · Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia	65	Build this
Conversation-based french app frenchtogether.com "App teaching everyday French in 10 minutes daily."	—	Services +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	English Speakers +2		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · London, UK, United Kingdom	72	Build this
Open source software directory openalternative.co Community-driven list of open-source software alternatives.	—	Services +3	Product Hunt Hacker News +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2024 · Solo founder · Built in 12 days	79	Build this
Admin panel builder for laravel backpackforlaravel.com Admin panel builder for Laravel developers.	—	One time license +6	Word of mouth SEO +1	Laravel Developers +2	PH MY	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Bucharest, Romania, Romania	72	Build this
Open-source document sharing papermark.io Open-source document-sharing platform with engagement analytics.	$300K /mo Estimated ▲ 1,100% · 21 mo	Subscription +2	SEO Organic social media	Small businesses +4	PA	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · Built in 3 days	77	Build this

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