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25 businesses

96% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$1M+

Median revenue

$90K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $200K/mo

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Ready-to-launch brand designs

"Ready-to-launch logos and brands for entrepreneurs."

woobranding.com

$4K /mo Reported

Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Bespoke clothing manufacturer

"Bespoke clothing manufacturer for emerging brands."

hawthornintl.com

$50K /mo Reported

Hands-on steams education kits

Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.

upbrainery.com

$90K /mo Reported

Luxury artificial flower creations

Luxurious bespoke artificial floral arrangements for discerning spaces.

demmerys.com

$50K /mo Reported

AI technical SEO platform

Technical SEO platform for organic growth

huckabuy.com

$100K /mo Reported

Permanent RV jack pads

Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.

rvsnappad.com

$800K /mo Reported

Specialty coffee roasting service

Specialty coffee roaster from Riga, Latvia.

kalvecoffee.com

$200K /mo Reported

Customized apparel printing service

Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.

dexpel.pk

$100K /mo Reported

Cufflink compatibility adapter

Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.

cuffstyle.com

$50K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly campfire mugs

Sustainable enamel campfire mugs for outdoor enthusiasts.

alpengraphics.com

$700 /mo Reported

Sportswear manufacturing wholesaler

White-label sportswear manufacturing for custom brand solutions.

white2labelmanufacturing.com

$6K /mo Reported

Subscription murder mystery box

Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.

huntakiller.com

$5M /mo Reported

Plantable seed paper products

Plantable, seed-infused paper for eco-friendly corporate gifts.

sheedostudio.com

$40K /mo Reported

Reusable paper for writing

Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.

swipi.es

$2K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.

tutiendaenergetica.es

$100K /mo Reported

Vape subscription box service

Subscription box service for discovering e-liquids.

vapeclubmy.com

$60K /mo Reported

Affordable standing desk solution

Affordable, eco-friendly cardboard standing desks.

deskmate.co

$30K /mo Reported

Premium chain lube solution

High-performance chain lube for discerning cyclists.

smoovelube.com

$30K /mo Reported

Artist-designed minimalist wallets

Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.

paperwallet.com

$600K /mo Reported

Permanent collar stay solution

Permanently keeps dress shirt collars sharp.

milliondollarcollar.com

$40K /mo Reported

Pain-blocking therapy devices

Thermo-mechanical pain relief tools for acute and chronic pain.

paincarelabs.com

$200K /mo Reported

Plant-based ice cream pops

Vegan superfood ice cream for guilt-free indulgence.

dreampops.com

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Japanese lunch box retailer

Online shop for Japanese-style bento boxes worldwide.

bentoandco.com

$200K /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.
Ready-to-launch brand designs woobranding.com "Ready-to-launch logos and brands for entrepreneurs."	$4K /mo Reported	Productized service +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Referral Program +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+10	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Built in 30 days	59	Build this
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
Bespoke clothing manufacturer hawthornintl.com "Bespoke clothing manufacturer for emerging brands."	$50K /mo Reported	Productized service +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Emerging Fashion Brands +4	WI	Founded 2014 · 2 co-founders · $6K to start	60	Build this
Hands-on steams education kits upbrainery.com Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.	$90K /mo Reported	Subscription +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +5	AD +52	Founded 2020 · 55 people · $500K to start	54	Build this
Luxury artificial flower creations demmerys.com Luxurious bespoke artificial floral arrangements for discerning spaces.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Interior Designers +4		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $300 to start	64	Build this
AI technical SEO platform huckabuy.com Technical SEO platform for organic growth	$100K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	SEO Word of mouth	Enterprise Customers Us... +8	+3	Founded 2015 · 18 people · Park City, United States	67	Build this
Permanent RV jack pads rvsnappad.com Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.	$800K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	RVers +3	+44	Founded 2015 · 20 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Specialty coffee roasting service kalvecoffee.com Specialty coffee roaster from Riga, Latvia.	$200K /mo Reported	Retail +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Coffee Shop Owners +4	+7	Founded 2017 · 35 people · $60K to start	34	Build this
Customized apparel printing service dexpel.pk Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +4		Founded 2009 · 10 people · $3K to start	63	Build this
Cufflink compatibility adapter cuffstyle.com Silicone adapters for wearing cufflinks on standard shirts.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +3	+2	Founded 2019 · 4 people · Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, United States	52	Build this
Eco-friendly campfire mugs alpengraphics.com Sustainable enamel campfire mugs for outdoor enthusiasts.	$700 /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Germany	48	Build this
Sportswear manufacturing wholesaler white2labelmanufacturing.com White-label sportswear manufacturing for custom brand solutions.	$6K /mo Reported	White label +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Sportswear Brand Owners +3		Solo founder · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Clothing & Fashion	62	Build this
Subscription murder mystery box huntakiller.com Subscription-based mystery games for immersive storytelling enthusiasts.	$5M /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Partnerships +1	Entertainment Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2016 · 62 people · $3K to start	74	Build this
Plantable seed paper products sheedostudio.com Plantable, seed-infused paper for eco-friendly corporate gifts.	$40K /mo Reported	B2b +1	Press SEO +1	Corporate Marketing Dep... +2		Founded 2017 · 5 people · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Spain	51	Build this
Reusable paper for writing swipi.es Reusable, smudge-free portable whiteboards for versatile writing.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Press +1	Home Office Workers +4	+17	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA, United States	63	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
Vape subscription box service vapeclubmy.com Subscription box service for discovering e-liquids.	$60K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	SEO Email marketing +1	Vape Enthusiasts +3	+8	Founded 2015 · 8 people · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia	56	Build this
Affordable standing desk solution deskmate.co Affordable, eco-friendly cardboard standing desks.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Coworking Spaces Lookin... +9	+3	Founded 2017 · 2 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	56	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
Artist-designed minimalist wallets paperwallet.com Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Artists Looking for Col... +9		Founded 2007 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	79	Build this
Permanent collar stay solution milliondollarcollar.com Permanently keeps dress shirt collars sharp.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Image-Conscious Men and... +7	+54	Founded 2013 · 3 co-founders · $100K to start	60	Build this
Pain-blocking therapy devices paincarelabs.com Thermo-mechanical pain relief tools for acute and chronic pain.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Parents of Kids with Ch... +8	+67	Founded 2006 · 3 people · $200K to start	62	Build this
Plant-based ice cream pops dreampops.com Vegan superfood ice cream for guilt-free indulgence.	—	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Plant-Based Enthusiasts +5	+1	Founded 2016 · 4 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	54	Build this
Japanese lunch box retailer bentoandco.com Online shop for Japanese-style bento boxes worldwide.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Press +1	Online Sellers in Japan +5	+3	Founded 2008 · 14 people · Kyoto, Japan, United States	64	Build this

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