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39 businesses

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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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US-based sports technology company building an all-in-one operating system for launching and scaling youth soccer academies.

sportikalabs.com

$1M /mo Reported

Seo ranking optimization service

SEO services boosting businesses to Google's front page.

profitparrot.com

$50K /mo Reported

Subscription-based design service

Subscription design service for fast, affordable graphic solutions.

delesign.com

$80K /mo Reported

Bayard Art Consulting

bayardart.com

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Digital visibility optimizer

"E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."

weichie.com

$30K /mo Reported

Artist career management service

Artist management and live event production company.

blindambitionmgt.com

$40K /mo Reported

Dating and relationship coaching

Dating and relationship coaching for men.

patstedman.com

$30K /mo Reported

Shoe brand launch consultancy

Consultancy for launching successful shoe brands.

shoeconsultant.com

$4K /mo Reported

Advisor support platform

Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.

goodlifeco.com

$2M /mo Reported

Wordpress support and maintenance

WordPress maintenance support for small businesses.

useworkhero.com

$40K /mo Reported

End-to-end supply chain software

B2B supply chain automation and planning software.

inquizity.com

$30K /mo Reported

Ecommerce consulting service

eCommerce and Amazon consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thefivedaystartup.com

$80K /mo Reported

Custom explainer animation service

"Custom explainer animations for startups and marketers."

drive80.com

$7K /mo Reported

Intentional pause experience

Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.

pauseboxco.com

$1K /mo Reported

Book ghostwriting service

Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.

scribemedia.com

$1M /mo Reported

Franchise investment consultant

Consulting agency guiding informed franchise investments.

myfranchisepartners.com

$10K /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Direct office furniture sales

D2C high-end office furniture at reduced costs.

branchfurniture.com

$1M /mo Reported

E-commerce brand distributor

'Dynamic E-commerce distributor for diverse private label brands.'

romanstide.com

$100K /mo Reported

Protein snack innovation

Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Romantic experience concierge

Romantic event planning for couples on the go.

romanceonthego.com

$4K /mo Reported

Heavy duty work bags

Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.

badassworkgear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Creative branding agency

Full-service creative agency for small businesses.

above8000creative.com

$10K /mo Reported

Charleston lifestyle blog

Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.

thecharlestonweekender.com

$2K /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.
SL US-based sports technology company building an all-in-one operating system for launching and scaling youth soccer academies. sportikalabs.com	$1M /mo Reported	Revenue share +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Growing technology busi... +3		Founded 2025 · 6 people · $200K to start	56	Build this
Seo ranking optimization service profitparrot.com SEO services boosting businesses to Google's front page.	$50K /mo Reported	Services +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	SMBs +3	+15	Founded 2009 · 7 people · $500 to start	66	Build this
Subscription-based design service delesign.com Subscription design service for fast, affordable graphic solutions.	$80K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Entrepreneurs +4		Founded 2018 · 55 people · Built in 180 days	59	Build this
Bayard Art Consulting bayardart.com limited edition fine arts	—	Art	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1			Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	54	Build this
Digital visibility optimizer weichie.com "E-commerce optimization agency for extraordinary brands."	$30K /mo Reported	Services +6	SEO	Entrepreneurs +3	+13	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $3K to start	59	Build this
Artist career management service blindambitionmgt.com Artist management and live event production company.	$40K /mo Reported	Services +3	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Musicians +2		Founded 2000 · 5 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Dating and relationship coaching patstedman.com Dating and relationship coaching for men.	$30K /mo Reported	Coaching +7	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Men +7	+4	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Built in 45 days	72	Build this
Shoe brand launch consultancy shoeconsultant.com Consultancy for launching successful shoe brands.	$4K /mo Reported	Services +6	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Footwear Entre... +2	+16	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $700 to start	75	Build this
Advisor support platform goodlifeco.com Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.	$2M /mo Reported	Services +9	SEO Word of mouth	Independent Financial A... +1	SA	Founded 2012 · 60 people · $500K to start	50	Build this
Wordpress support and maintenance useworkhero.com WordPress maintenance support for small businesses.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small Business Owners +1	+17	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	77	Build this
End-to-end supply chain software inquizity.com B2B supply chain automation and planning software.	$30K /mo Reported	Services +7	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Pharmaceutical Companies +17	EX	Founded 2011 · 25 people · $50K to start	51	Build this
Ecommerce consulting service thefivedaystartup.com eCommerce and Amazon consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$80K /mo Reported	Services +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+2	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	71	Build this
Custom explainer animation service drive80.com "Custom explainer animations for startups and marketers."	$7K /mo Reported	Services +4	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Startups +3	YE +3	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, United States	58	Build this
Intentional pause experience pauseboxco.com Intentional retreats and Pause Boxes for self-discovery.	$1K /mo Reported	Services +8	Email marketing	Midlife Women +5	+9	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · San Carlos, California, USA, United States	65	Build this
Book ghostwriting service scribemedia.com Scribe Media helps authors write, publish, and own their books.	$1M /mo Reported	Consulting +7	SEO Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +10	AD +94	Founded 2014 · 51 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	59	Build this
Franchise investment consultant myfranchisepartners.com Consulting agency guiding informed franchise investments.	$10K /mo Reported	Services +4	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2014 · 2 people · Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Canada	63	Build this
Upscale 24/7 gym experience hexboxfitness.com Game-based fitness classes with 24/7 gym access.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +7	SEO Email marketing +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +7	+5	Founded 2019 · 7 people · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, United States	59	Build this
Direct office furniture sales branchfurniture.com D2C high-end office furniture at reduced costs.	$1M /mo Reported	E Commerce +5	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Growing Businesses +3	+2	Founded 2018 · 20 people · $400K to start	56	Build this
E-commerce brand distributor romanstide.com 'Dynamic E-commerce distributor for diverse private label brands.'	$100K /mo Reported	Marketplaces & Platforms +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Ecommerce Sellers +4	+2	Founded 2015 · 5 people · $20 to start	50	Build this
Protein snack innovation eatcandycan.com Low-carb, keto-friendly candy with a protein punch.	$20K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +4	Organic social media Advertising on social media +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +9	+4	Founded 2021 · 2 people · $100K to start	50	Build this
Romantic experience concierge romanceonthego.com Romantic event planning for couples on the go.	$4K /mo Reported	Service +5	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Couples +8	+27	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, United States	62	Build this
Heavy duty work bags badassworkgear.com Heavy-duty gear bags for rugged industries.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Oil and Gas Workers +2	+4	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Houston, Texas, USA, United States	65	Build this
Creative branding agency above8000creative.com Full-service creative agency for small businesses.	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +6	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Businesses in Foo... +14	AD	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Mammoth Lakes, California, USA, United States	53	Build this
Charleston lifestyle blog thecharlestonweekender.com Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.	$2K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +8	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charleston Tourists +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Charleston, South Carolina, USA, United States	50	Build this

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