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$1M+

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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $300K/mo

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Frugal motherhood blogging tips

Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.

frugalandfrills.com

$3K /mo Reported

Sorority-inspired fine jewelry

Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.

maziandzo.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom name necklace design

Custom jewelry celebrating unique bonds and cherished names.

azizajewelry.com

$20K /mo Reported

Custom hair brand builder

Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.

privatelabelextensions.com

$700K /mo Reported

Sensitive skin skincare line

"Natural skincare for sensitive skin."

tribeskincare.com.au

$100K /mo Reported

Empowering women's clothing brand

Empowering women's clothing for the beautifully imperfect.

bdrocks.com

$600K /mo Reported

Handmade bondage lingerie designer

Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.

lovelornlingerie.com

$5K /mo Reported

Self-care planning diary

Wellness-focused planners for self-care prioritization.

saintbelford.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Luxury swimwear designer

Luxury swimwear brand empowering women through holistic wellness.

amandalouiseswimwear.com

$5K /mo Reported

Non-invasive fat freezing clinic

Non-invasive fat-freezing service for body confidence.

thebodify.com

$400K /mo Reported

Sustainable vegan sneakers

Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.

atlantishandmade.com

$30K /mo Reported

Hypoallergenic fashion earrings

Fashion earrings for sensitive ears and metal allergies.

tinilux.com

$300K /mo Reported

Multi-wear beach accessory

Convertible bohemian wraps for versatile fashion statements.

bohowrapsody.com

$800 /mo Reported

Designer bodycon dress shop

Online boutique for designer bandage and bodycon dresses.

thekewlshop.com

$200K /mo Reported

Custom fit clothing service

Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.

senestudio.com

$40K /mo Reported

Adventure-inspired soap products

Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.

LiveOutlaw.com

$400K /mo Reported

Custom sugar scrub maker

Customized botanical skincare for luxurious, personalized pampering.

scrubzbody.com

$10K /mo Reported

Natural skincare solutions

Natural skincare line for holistic healing.

alitura.com

$300K /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.
Frugal motherhood blogging tips frugalandfrills.com Frugal motherhood blog with lifestyle and travel tips.	$3K /mo Reported	Blogging +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Mothers +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Built in 120 days	62	Build this
Sorority-inspired fine jewelry maziandzo.com Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Women +2	+27	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	69	Build this
Custom name necklace design azizajewelry.com Custom jewelry celebrating unique bonds and cherished names.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Mothers +3	+28	Founded 2003 · Solo founder · Asheville, North Carolina, USA, United States Minor Outlying Islands	68	Build this
Custom hair brand builder privatelabelextensions.com Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$700K /mo Reported	Drop shipping +5	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +4	+56	Founded 2013 · 20 people · $10K to start	56	Build this
Sensitive skin skincare line tribeskincare.com.au "Natural skincare for sensitive skin."	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +3		Founded 2017 · 3 people · $20K to start	60	Build this
Empowering women's clothing brand bdrocks.com Empowering women's clothing for the beautifully imperfect.	$600K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +2		Founded 2008 · 10 people · $20K to start	55	Build this
Handmade bondage lingerie designer lovelornlingerie.com Bondage-inspired handmade leather lingerie and gothic accessories.	$5K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Women +3	+1	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	59	Build this
Self-care planning diary saintbelford.com.au Wellness-focused planners for self-care prioritization.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Women +3	+15	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	56	Build this
Luxury swimwear designer amandalouiseswimwear.com Luxury swimwear brand empowering women through holistic wellness.	$5K /mo Reported	Made to order +3	Word of mouth	Women in Fitness Compet... +5		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · Sacramento Ca, United States	72	Build this
Non-invasive fat freezing clinic thebodify.com Non-invasive fat-freezing service for body confidence.	$400K /mo Reported	Services	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Individuals Interested ... +5	+3	Founded 2015 · 5 people · $500K to start	54	Build this
Sustainable vegan sneakers atlantishandmade.com Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Skincare E... +9		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	48	Build this
Hypoallergenic fashion earrings tinilux.com Fashion earrings for sensitive ears and metal allergies.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women with Metal Allerg... +6	+26	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	76	Build this
Multi-wear beach accessory bohowrapsody.com Convertible bohemian wraps for versatile fashion statements.	$800 /mo Reported	Dtc +3	Advertising on social media Press +1	Women Interested in Chi... +7	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	55	Build this
Designer bodycon dress shop thekewlshop.com Online boutique for designer bandage and bodycon dresses.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2012 · 6 people · Michigan, USA, United States	53	Build this
Custom fit clothing service senestudio.com Custom-fit apparel combining classic style with radical comfort.	$40K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Press Influencer partnerships +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +7	+24	Founded 2017 · 3 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Adventure-inspired soap products LiveOutlaw.com Scented soaps for adventurous souls craving Wild West aromas.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Cowboy/Western Lifestyl... +9	+49	Founded 2013 · 13 people · $200 to start	61	Build this
Custom sugar scrub maker scrubzbody.com Customized botanical skincare for luxurious, personalized pampering.	$10K /mo Reported	Retail +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Spas and Salons +6	+25	Founded 2006 · 2 people · Farmingdale, New York, USA, United States	61	Build this
Natural skincare solutions alitura.com Natural skincare line for holistic healing.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Press +1	Consumers Seeking Natur... +5	+15	Founded 2014 · 6 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	70	Build this

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