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$1M+

Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $200K/mo

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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Print on demand apparel service

Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.

cinquantacoxsmith.com

$10K /mo Reported

Fine jewelry design studio

Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.

costante.co

$80K /mo Reported

Natural skin and hair care

Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.

aurasensory.com

$2K /mo Reported

Magnetic charging solutions

"High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."

chargeasap.com

$500K /mo Reported

Natural skincare products

Natural soap brand empowering busy moms.

kmcessentials.square.site

$1K /mo Reported

Minimalist home decor maker

"Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."

timbergrovestudios.com

$7K /mo Reported

Heavy duty work bags

Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.

badassworkgear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Cork travel map decor

Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.

geo101design.com

$4K /mo Reported

Dream party supply store

Australia's largest party supplies store online.

sydneypartydecorations.com.au

$400K /mo Reported

Wooden smart home remote

Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.

turntouch.com

$1K /mo Reported

Natural skincare solutions

Natural skincare line for holistic healing.

alitura.com

$300K /mo Reported

Gourmet natural cat treats

"Ultra-premium natural treats for discerning pets."

earthlypet.com

$30K /mo Reported

Open source software directory

Community-driven list of open-source software alternatives.

openalternative.co

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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.
Music production tool marketplace modernproducers.com E-commerce site selling music production software tools.	$200K /mo Reported	E Commerce +6	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Independent Musicians +4	+20	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
CC Print on demand apparel service cinquantacoxsmith.com Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+87	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $100 to start	80	Build this
Fine jewelry design studio costante.co Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Affluent Consumers +2		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $100K to start	48	Build this
Natural skin and hair care aurasensory.com Affordable natural skincare and haircare products for everyone.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +1	+8	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $4K to start	59	Build this
Magnetic charging solutions chargeasap.com "High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."	$500K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Tech Enthusiasts +2	+1	Founded 2016 · 4 people · $40K to start	67	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
Minimalist home decor maker timbergrovestudios.com "Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."	$7K /mo Reported	Custom products +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada	58	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
Cork travel map decor geo101design.com Eco-friendly cork maps for minimalist home décor.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Home Decor Enthusiasts +2	+16	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $200 to start	65	Build this
Dream party supply store sydneypartydecorations.com.au Australia's largest party supplies store online.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Party Planners +3		Founded 1986 · 40 people · $500 to start	52	Build this
Wooden smart home remote turntouch.com Stylish wooden remote for smart home control.	$1K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Homeowners in Canada +6	DI	Founded 2014 · 2 people · $50K to start	52	Build this
Natural skincare solutions alitura.com Natural skincare line for holistic healing.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +5	+15	Founded 2014 · 6 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	70	Build this
Gourmet natural cat treats earthlypet.com "Ultra-premium natural treats for discerning pets."	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Word of mouth +1	Pet Owners +3		Founded 2015 · 3 people · Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, United States	46	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

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