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$50K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Ai-driven consultant optimizer

AI automation solutions tailored for consultants.

artificialworkflow.com

$10K /mo Reported

Salesforce consulting services

Salesforce consulting for healthcare and financial sectors.

sptechusa.com

$30K /mo Reported

Local seo performance tracker

Local SEO software and services for marketers.

brightlocal.com

$3M /mo Reported

On-demand interpreter marketplace

'Global interpreting platform for seamless language communication.'

translit.com

$50K /mo Reported

Bid proposal writing service

Comprehensive bid services for winning contracts.

thorntonandlowe.com

$200K /mo Reported

Postpartum fitness recovery kit

Postpartum fitness and recovery products for new moms.

mamalates.mykajabi.com

$5K /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.
Ai-driven consultant optimizer artificialworkflow.com AI automation solutions tailored for consultants.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Direct sales Referral Program +1	Consultants +4	AW FI +15	Founded 2023 · 2 people · $50K to start	65	Build this
Salesforce consulting services sptechusa.com Salesforce consulting for healthcare and financial sectors.	$30K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Healthcare Organizations +4	SA	Founded 2015 · 25 people · $1K to start	42	Build this
Local seo performance tracker brightlocal.com Local SEO software and services for marketers.	$3M /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Marketers interested in... +5		Founded 2009 · 180 people · $5K to start	63	Build this
On-demand interpreter marketplace translit.com 'Global interpreting platform for seamless language communication.'	$50K /mo Reported	Marketplace +4	Direct sales Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Businesses +4	+9	Founded 2019 · 20 people · $300K to start	50	Build this
Bid proposal writing service thorntonandlowe.com Comprehensive bid services for winning contracts.	$200K /mo Reported	Consulting +5	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	SMBs +4	+16	Founded 2009 · 28 people · $300 to start	57	Build this
Postpartum fitness recovery kit mamalates.mykajabi.com Postpartum fitness and recovery products for new moms.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	SEO Word of mouth +1	Postpartum Women +6	+5	Founded 2007 · Solo founder · Portland, Oregon, USA, United States	70	Build this

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