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$300K /mo

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Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Specialty toy distribution service

Specialty toy and game distributor and manufacturer.

continuumgames.com

$300K /mo Reported

Subscription box for hockey gear

Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.

penaltybox.com

$400K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.

tutiendaenergetica.es

$100K /mo Reported

Personalized gifting platform

"Gifting platform offering personalized and corporate gifts."

bookblock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Premium chain lube solution

High-performance chain lube for discerning cyclists.

smoovelube.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.
Private label cbd manufacturer beyondbotanicals.com Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+3	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $7K to start	50	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Specialty toy distribution service continuumgames.com Specialty toy and game distributor and manufacturer.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Specialty Toy Retailers +3		Founded 2006 · 8 people · $20K to start	47	Build this
Subscription box for hockey gear penaltybox.com Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.	$400K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Hockey Players +2		Founded 2016 · 8 people · $20K to start	49	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer tutiendaenergetica.es Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +6	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +4	+12	Founded 2009 · 11 people · $50K to start	37	Build this
Personalized gifting platform bookblock.com "Gifting platform offering personalized and corporate gifts."	$300K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Peer Community Direct sales +1	Corporate Gifting Buyers +9	SA	Founded 2014 · 30 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	39	Build this
Premium chain lube solution smoovelube.com High-performance chain lube for discerning cyclists.	$30K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Bicycle Dealers +3	+10	Founded 2008 · 5 people · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa	50	Build this

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