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$20K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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On-demand copywriting credits

On-demand, credit-based copywriting service for quick turnarounds.

snapcopy.co

$10K /mo Reported

Self-taught developer stories

"Stories of self-taught developer success."

petecodes.io

$10K /mo Reported

Complete sleep solutions brand

Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.

winknod.com

$100K /mo Reported

Book ghostwriting service

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

scribemedia.com

$1M /mo Reported

Upscale 24/7 gym experience

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

hexboxfitness.com

$20K /mo Reported

Digital wallet for payments

Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.

icard.com

$2M /mo Reported

Protein snack innovation

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

eatcandycan.com

$20K /mo Reported

Social media automation tool

Social media scheduling tool that automatically reposts evergreen content

meetedgar.com

$300K /mo Reported

Animated video creation service

Custom whiteboard animation for engaging video marketing.

yourvideoscribe.com

$10K /mo Reported

Creative branding agency

Full-service creative agency for small businesses.

above8000creative.com

$10K /mo Reported

Rent skilled web experts

"Rent skilled web experts for your project needs."

designpac.net

$4K /mo Reported

Subscription copywriting service

Subscription-based copywriting service for startup growth.

scriblymedia.com

$40K /mo Reported

Podcast production agency

Fully-managed podcast production service for businesses

cofruition.com

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Unlimited design subscription service

Subscription-based design and video editing agency.

pixelbull.com

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Unlimited design subscription

Subscription-based low-code design and development service.

designpulse.co

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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.
On-demand copywriting credits snapcopy.co On-demand, credit-based copywriting service for quick turnarounds.	$10K /mo Reported	Credit based +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Agencies +4	DI FA +7	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	63	Build this
Self-taught developer stories petecodes.io "Stories of self-taught developer success."	$10K /mo Reported	Sponsorships +6	Direct sales Organic social media +1	Aspiring Developers +10	+7	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $40 to start	76	Build this
Complete sleep solutions brand winknod.com Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.	$100K /mo Reported	D2c +6	Direct sales Advertising on social media +1	Indian Consumers +9	+12	Founded 2018 · 25 people · Pune, Maharashtra, India, India	52	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
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
Digital wallet for payments icard.com Digital wallet revolutionizing payments across Europe.	$2M /mo Reported	Freemium +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Digital Nomads +9	+27	Founded 2008 · 200 people · Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Bulgaria	55	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
Social media automation tool meetedgar.com Social media scheduling tool that automatically reposts evergreen content	$300K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Solopreneurs +3		Founded 2014 · 11 people · Edina, Minnesota, USA, United States	65	Build this
Animated video creation service yourvideoscribe.com Custom whiteboard animation for engaging video marketing.	$10K /mo Reported	Productized service +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Digital Entrepreneurs S... +6	+1	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Tallinn, Estonia, Estonia	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
Rent skilled web experts designpac.net "Rent skilled web experts for your project needs."	$4K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	SEO Organic social media +1	Startups +5	+18	Founded 2019 · 5 people · Louisville, Kentucky, USA, United States	57	Build this
Subscription copywriting service scriblymedia.com Subscription-based copywriting service for startup growth.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO	Startups +7	+30	Founded 2018 · 3 people · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Denmark	69	Build this
Podcast production agency cofruition.com Fully-managed podcast production service for businesses	—	Services +2	Advertising on social media Press +1	Small businesses +5		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark	62	Build this
Unlimited design subscription service pixelbull.com Subscription-based design and video editing agency.	—	Subscription +3	Direct sales Organic social media	Albanian Businesses in ... +7		Founded 2020 · 8 people · New York, NY, USA, United States	52	Build this
Unlimited design subscription designpulse.co Subscription-based low-code design and development service.	—	Design	Organic social media	Startups +1		Founded 2023 · Solo founder · Budapest, Hungary, Hungary	58	Build this

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