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18 businesses

100% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $100K/mo

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Website tool review platform

Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.

tooltester.com

$100K /mo Reported

Affiliate wellness review site

Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products

zenmasterwellness.com

$40K /mo Reported

Unblocked Games Site for kids in school

duckmath.org

$20K /mo Reported

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

Ai content creation tool

AI-powered business idea and content generator.

nichesss.com

$30K /mo Reported

Hr training and resources hub

Online resource hub for innovative HR leaders.

workology.com

$1M /mo Reported

Book series order finder

"Book series order finder for avid readers."

orderofbooks.com

$50K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personal finance insights hub

Personal finance insights for savvy money management.

moneyning.com

$30K /mo Reported

Printable sewing patterns shop

DIY sewing patterns and tutorials for creative women.

creativefashionblog.com

$10K /mo Reported

Career transition coaching service

Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.

screwthecubicle.com

$10K /mo Reported

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.
Website tool review platform tooltester.com Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.	$100K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Email marketing SEO	Small Business Owners +2	+28	Founded 2009 · 9 people · $200 to start	74	Build this
Affiliate wellness review site zenmasterwellness.com Affiliate review site comparing mental health and wellness products	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	SEO Affiliate program +1	Consumers +11	FI +32	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Unblocked Games Site for kids in school duckmath.org	$20K /mo Reported	Advertising	Facebook Community Optimize conversion rates	Medical Professionals +3		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · West Lafayette, United States	82	Build this
Online business growth guide onehourprofessor.com Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports	$40K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +8	Affiliate program Outsourcing +1	Entrepreneurs Looking t... +9	TH +2	Founded 2014 · 3 people · $100 to start	71	Build this
Ai content creation tool nichesss.com AI-powered business idea and content generator.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Facebook Community Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Copywriters +6	PR +7	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 60 days	74	Build this
Hr training and resources hub workology.com Online resource hub for innovative HR leaders.	$1M /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +9	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	HR Professionals +2	+15	Founded 2005 · 4 people · $10K to start	67	Build this
Book series order finder orderofbooks.com "Book series order finder for avid readers."	$50K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Avid Readers +1		Founded 2011 · 8 people · $200K to start	62	Build this
Budget wedding planning resource thebudgetsavvybride.com "Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."	$10K /mo Reported	Online publication +9	Brand Authenticity Organic social media +1	Couples Seeking Compreh... +7	+38	Founded 2008 · 2 people · Nashville, TN, USA, United States	76	Build this
Personal finance insights hub moneyning.com Personal finance insights for savvy money management.	$30K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	SEO	Consumers +2		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $10 to start	79	Build this
Printable sewing patterns shop creativefashionblog.com DIY sewing patterns and tutorials for creative women.	$10K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +7	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Creative Women +4	+3	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $50 to start	75	Build this
Career transition coaching service screwthecubicle.com Career coaching for escaping the 9-to-5 grind.	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +6	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Mid-Career Professionals +9	+20	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $3K to start	74	Build this

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