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95% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $80K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Website tool review platform

Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.

tooltester.com

$100K /mo Reported

Blogging business guide

"Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."

bloggersideas.com

$70K /mo Reported

Expert hr software reviews

"Expert HR software review platform for informed choices."

selectsoftwarereviews.com

$3K /mo Reported

Food truck business guide

"Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."

foodtruckempire.com

$5K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.

makingsenseofcents.com

$80K /mo Reported

Side hustle advice platform

Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.

sidehustlenation.com

$40K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product reviews

Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products.

blueoceansgreenearth.com

$200 /mo Reported

Online business growth guide

Blog sharing online business strategies and income reports

onehourprofessor.com

$40K /mo Reported

Online security education platform

Online tutorials simplifying personal security and privacy.

allthingssecured.com

$30K /mo Reported

Free stock photo website

Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.

picjumbo.com

$10K /mo Reported

Personal finance blogging guide

Personal finance blog offering money and blogging advice.

finsavvypanda.com

$20K /mo Reported

Unbiased tech product reviews

Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.

techjury.net

$30K /mo Reported

Personal finance advice site

Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.

financialsamurai.com

$30K /mo Reported

How-to guides for software

DIY tech guides and software tutorials blog.

thecustomizewindows.com

$3K /mo Reported

Seo growth agency services

Affiliate marketing and SEO consultancy for businesses.

webrevenue.net

$30K /mo Reported

Clone app development service

"Custom app development for startup success stories."

appscrip.com

$300K /mo Reported

Content creation for finance

Blog offering engaging financial content for wealth building.

personalprofitability.com

$8K /mo Reported

Organic meal healing service

Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.

houseofleafnbean.com

$30K /mo Reported

Token creation platform

"Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."

mintme.com

$10K /mo Reported

Insightful opinion platform

Online magazine sharing insightful pros and cons.

honestproscons.com

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Self-improvement membership platform

Self-improvement membership platform for personal growth enthusiasts.

deanbokhari.com

$100K /mo Reported

Money-saving education platform

Blog teaching ways to save and earn money.

thewaystowealth.com

$40K /mo Reported

Healthy recipe blog

Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.

masonfit.com

$30K /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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo	Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
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
Blogging business guide bloggersideas.com "Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."	$70K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Facebook Community Brand Authenticity +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2014 · 15 people · $50 to start	60	Build this
Expert hr software reviews selectsoftwarereviews.com "Expert HR software review platform for informed choices."	$3K /mo Reported	Content monetization +3	Word of mouth	HR Professionals +4	+1	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50 to start	66	Build this
Food truck business guide foodtruckempire.com "Resource hub for aspiring food truck entrepreneurs."	$5K /mo Reported	Blog +4	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Food Truck Entrepreneurs +8	+6	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $500 to start	74	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide makingsenseofcents.com Personal finance blog for earning, saving, and living smarter.	$80K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Side Hustlers +3	CO +18	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $100 to start	82	Build this
Side hustle advice platform sidehustlenation.com Podcast and blog guiding side hustlers to success.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	+4	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $300 to start	79	Build this
Eco-friendly product reviews blueoceansgreenearth.com Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products.	$200 /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Organic social media SEO +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +7	GO +14	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $700 to start	67	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
Online security education platform allthingssecured.com Online tutorials simplifying personal security and privacy.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Internet Users +3	CO TU	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $100 to start	79	Build this
Free stock photo website picjumbo.com Free stock photos from photographer Viktor Hanacek.	$10K /mo Reported	Freemium +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Bloggers +4	AW +6	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Built in 3 days	77	Build this
Personal finance blogging guide finsavvypanda.com Personal finance blog offering money and blogging advice.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Side Hustlers +3	CO	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $200 to start	80	Build this
Unbiased tech product reviews techjury.net Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tech Enthusiasts +3	+24	Founded 2020 · 13 people · $10K to start	52	Build this
Personal finance advice site financialsamurai.com Personal finance insights for aspiring wealth builders.	$30K /mo Reported	Blog +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · San Francisco, CA, USA, United States	75	Build this
How-to guides for software thecustomizewindows.com DIY tech guides and software tutorials blog.	$3K /mo Reported	Adsense +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Web Developers +8	AD +48	Founded 2010 · 4 people · $500 to start	63	Build this
Seo growth agency services webrevenue.net Affiliate marketing and SEO consultancy for businesses.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Advertising on social media Outsourcing +1	Small Business Owners +4	KI +3	Founded 2006 · 5 people · $500 to start	54	Build this
Clone app development service appscrip.com "Custom app development for startup success stories."	$300K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Startup Founders +2	+8	Founded 2014 · 185 people · $200K to start	42	Build this
Content creation for finance personalprofitability.com Blog offering engaging financial content for wealth building.	$8K /mo Reported	Freelancing +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +3	+1	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $1K to start	68	Build this
Organic meal healing service houseofleafnbean.com Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.	$30K /mo Reported	Restaurant +3	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2016 · 7 people · $500K to start	45	Build this
Token creation platform mintme.com "Ecosystem for creating and trading custom digital tokens."	$10K /mo Reported	Platform +7	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Creators +15	CU PH RO +1	Founded 2020 · 29 people · $100K to start	52	Build this
Insightful opinion platform honestproscons.com Online magazine sharing insightful pros and cons.	—	Ads +1	Email marketing Outsourcing +1	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Built in 30 days	82	Build this
Self-improvement membership platform deanbokhari.com Self-improvement membership platform for personal growth enthusiasts.	$100K /mo Reported	Membership +3	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Personal Growth Enthusi... +3	+32	Founded 2021 · 17 people · $5K to start	64	Build this
Money-saving education platform thewaystowealth.com Blog teaching ways to save and earn money.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Advertising on social media Affiliate program +1	Side Hustlers +3	+27	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $100 to start	75	Build this
Healthy recipe blog masonfit.com Healthy recipes blog for fitness enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +7	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +6	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $10K to start	77	Build this

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