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$10K+

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$1M+

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$20K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Music production tool marketplace

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

modernproducers.com

$200K /mo Reported

Personal brand consulting service

Personal branding consultancy for executives and public figures.

mashmancg.com

$10K /mo Reported

AI customer support chatbot

AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support

myaskai.com

$20K /mo Reported

Weekly photo challenge community

Weekly photo challenges for creative growth.

52frames.com

$10K /mo Reported

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

Hr training and resources hub

Online resource hub for innovative HR leaders.

workology.com

$1M /mo Reported

Niche value investing community

Niche investment community for net stock enthusiasts.

netnethunter.com

$10K /mo Reported

Online course creation mentor

Online platform empowering coaches to achieve $10K months.

ellenyin.com

$80K /mo Reported

Social media management course

Social media business training for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

smmsociety.com

$20K /mo Reported

Budget wedding planning resource

"Wedding planning tips for budget-conscious couples."

thebudgetsavvybride.com

$10K /mo Reported

Printable sewing patterns shop

DIY sewing patterns and tutorials for creative women.

creativefashionblog.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.
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
Personal brand consulting service mashmancg.com Personal branding consultancy for executives and public figures.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Executives +6	+23	Founded 2024 · Solo founder · $2K to start	71	Build this
AI customer support chatbot myaskai.com AI chatbot builder for seamless customer support	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	SaaS Businesses +5	CA FI +20	Founded 2023 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	77	Build this
Weekly photo challenge community 52frames.com Weekly photo challenges for creative growth.	$10K /mo Reported	Membership +4	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Photography Enthusiasts +4	+9	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $500 to start	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
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
Niche value investing community netnethunter.com Niche investment community for net stock enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Individual Investors +2		Founded 2013 · 5 people · $1K to start	69	Build this
Online course creation mentor ellenyin.com Online platform empowering coaches to achieve $10K months.	$80K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +8	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Coaches +4	+1	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $100 to start	72	Build this
Social media management course smmsociety.com Social media business training for aspiring women entrepreneurs.	$20K /mo Reported	Services +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Women Entrepre... +1	KA +7	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Las Vegas, NV, USA, United States	74	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
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

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