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The $0–$500 Startup Database

A list of businesses that started for under $500, and making $10K+/month

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$10K+

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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $400K/mo

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Design guidance for remodels

"Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."

happystartsathome.com

$40K /mo Reported

Mobile notary & document services

"Streamlined mobile notary and legal document services."

legaldocprepnotary.com

$20K /mo Reported

Home organization service

Household decluttering and organization service for busy families.

prettyneatok.com

$10K /mo Reported

Metal wall decor designs

Metal wall art for modern interiors.

hoagard.com

$400K /mo Reported

Outdoor grill e-commerce store

E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.

bbqgrills.com

$500K /mo Reported

Home organizing service

Home organizing services for overwhelmed families.

lessismoreorganizers.com

$20K /mo Reported

Residential exterior remodeling

Residential exterior remodeling experts in Raleigh, NC.

carolinaexteriors.com

$400K /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.
Design guidance for remodels happystartsathome.com "Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."	$40K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2	CO +27	Founded 2007 · 2 people · $2K to start	68	Build this
Mobile notary & document services legaldocprepnotary.com "Streamlined mobile notary and legal document services."	$20K /mo Reported	Service business +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Small Business Owners +6	+35	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $1K to start	65	Build this
Home organization service prettyneatok.com Household decluttering and organization service for busy families.	$10K /mo Reported	Service business +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Busy Families +2	+45	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	69	Build this
Metal wall decor designs hoagard.com Metal wall art for modern interiors.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2014 · 43 people · Built in 90 days	48	Build this
Outdoor grill e-commerce store bbqgrills.com E-commerce site for premium outdoor grilling gear.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Homeowners +2	CU +16	Founded 2019 · 2 people · $600 to start	71	Build this
Home organizing service lessismoreorganizers.com Home organizing services for overwhelmed families.	$20K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +2		Founded 2010 · 2 people · $2K to start	57	Build this
Residential exterior remodeling carolinaexteriors.com Residential exterior remodeling experts in Raleigh, NC.	$400K /mo Reported	Contractor services +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Homeowners +2	HO	Founded 2010 · 10 people · $4K to start	50	Build this

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