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Median revenue

$400K /mo

Middle half earn $100K – $7M/mo

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Mobile car care service

Mobile car-care services at your doorstep.

getspiffy.com

$4M /mo Reported

On-demand laundry service

App-based on-demand laundry service in India.

dhobilite.com

$30K /mo Reported

On-demand laundry service

"Doorstep laundry service with real-time tracking."

pickmylaundry.in

$100K /mo Reported

Customized weight loss plans

VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.

virtual-personaltrainer.com

$400K /mo Reported

Stress-free moving service

Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.

skinnywimpmoving.com

$200K /mo Reported

Security screens for homes

Security screens safeguarding homes against intruders.

bosssecurityscreens.com

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Mission-driven apparel brand

Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.

bombas.com

$30M /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Problem	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.
Mobile car care service getspiffy.com Mobile car-care services at your doorstep.	$4M /mo Reported		Mobile service +4	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Fleet Managers +3	SA	Founded 2014 · 615 people · $200K to start	36	Build this
On-demand laundry service dhobilite.com App-based on-demand laundry service in India.	$30K /mo Reported		On demand service +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Students +3		Founded 2011 · 14 people · $80K to start	41	Build this
On-demand laundry service pickmylaundry.in "Doorstep laundry service with real-time tracking."	$100K /mo Reported		Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	College Students +2	+17	Founded 201 · 29 people · $50K to start	42	Build this
Customized weight loss plans virtual-personaltrainer.com VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.	$400K /mo Reported		Advertising +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	GO +15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · United States	75	Build this
Stress-free moving service skinnywimpmoving.com Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.	$200K /mo Reported	Moving to a new place is stressful.	Franchise +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Households in the UK +4		Founded 2015 · 12 people · $20K to start	43	Build this
Security screens for homes bosssecurityscreens.com Security screens safeguarding homes against intruders.	—		Custom orders +7	Advertising on social media Online Community	Homeowners +2		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $2K to start	61	Build this
Mission-driven apparel brand bombas.com Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.	$30M /mo Estimated		Yield generating products +6	Crowdfunding Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Shoppers +5		Founded 2013 · 312 people · $20K to start	58	Build this

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