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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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Notion template shop

"Notion templates and productivity tools by Thomas Frank."

thomasjfrank.com

$200K /mo Reported

Pdf bank statement converter

PDF-to-CSV tool for bank statement data extraction.

bankstatementconverter.com

$40K /mo Reported

Unlimited marketing subscription

"Unlimited marketing services for a set monthly fee."

kadimadigital.com

$30K /mo Reported

Seo-focused content service

SEO agency for small and medium businesses.

helloseo.com

$50K /mo Reported

Online coaching business builder

Online business growth hub for personal trainers.

personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com

$200K /mo Reported

Unlimited design solutions service

Unlimited design agency for fast-turnaround startups.

designproof.agency

$20K /mo Reported

Fully managed content service

Content writing and SEO service for businesses seeking organic traffic

contentrefined.com

$80K /mo Reported

On-demand copywriting credits

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

snapcopy.co

$10K /mo Reported

Unlimited design subscription

Unlimited UI/UX design subscription for startup apps and websites.

anytime.design

$3K /mo Reported

Custom e-commerce store builder

Shopify agency crafting standout e-commerce stores.

createcircus.com

$20K /mo Reported

Amazon product listing optimizer

Amazon listing agency boosting sales with optimized product content.

ojdigitalsolutions.com

$60K /mo Reported

Blog article writing service

Content creation service for eCommerce blogs.

copysmiths.com

$40K /mo Reported

Ready-to-launch brand designs

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

woobranding.com

$4K /mo Reported

Subscription-based design service

Subscription design service for fast, affordable graphic solutions.

delesign.com

$80K /mo Reported

Parking lot striping service

Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.

1800striper.com

$60K /mo Reported

Virtual assistant matchmaking service

"Virtual Assistant Agency for Scaling Businesses"

outsourcingangel.com

$100K /mo Reported

Ecommerce email marketing agency

"Full-service email marketing for eCommerce brands."

supplydropmedia.com

$8K /mo Reported

Done-for-you content strategy

Content strategy and writing retainers for business growth.

lacyboggs.com

$20K /mo Reported

Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Sourcing and fulfillment service

"Sourcing, branding, and fulfillment for eCommerce in China."

honestfulphilment.com

$2M /mo Reported

Organic meal healing service

Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.

houseofleafnbean.com

$30K /mo Reported

Locksmith marketing agency

Digital marketing agency specializing in locksmith businesses.

thelocksmithagency.com

$30K /mo Reported

Wordpress maintenance service

WordPress maintenance service ensuring sites stay secure and updated.

thrivewp.com

$5K /mo Reported

Handcrafted wooden cutting boards

High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.

brooklynbutcherblocks.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.
Notion template shop thomasjfrank.com "Notion templates and productivity tools by Thomas Frank."	$200K /mo Reported	Digital products +5	Email marketing SEO +1	Content Creators +4	CO PR +33	Founded 2010 · 3 people · $5 to start	82	Build this
Pdf bank statement converter bankstatementconverter.com PDF-to-CSV tool for bank statement data extraction.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Small Business Owners +3	+17	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $100 to start	90	Build this
KG Unlimited marketing subscription kadimadigital.com "Unlimited marketing services for a set monthly fee."	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Startups +2	+1	Founded 2023 · 10 people · $10 to start	65	Build this
Seo-focused content service helloseo.com SEO agency for small and medium businesses.	$50K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Small Business Owners +2	FI +42	Founded 2022 · 2 people · $1K to start	75	Build this
Online coaching business builder personaltrainersbusinessincubator.com Online business growth hub for personal trainers.	$200K /mo Reported	Course +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Personal Trainers +3	+16	Founded 2020 · 13 people · Built in 89 days	68	Build this
Unlimited design solutions service designproof.agency Unlimited design agency for fast-turnaround startups.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Startup Founders +2	+18	Founded 2023 · 2 people · $200 to start	73	Build this
Fully managed content service contentrefined.com Content writing and SEO service for businesses seeking organic traffic	$80K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Affiliate Site Owners +3	+34	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Canada	67	Build this
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
Unlimited design subscription anytime.design Unlimited UI/UX design subscription for startup apps and websites.	$3K /mo Reported	Subscription	Word of mouth	Startup Founders +2	+2	Founded 2022 · 4 people · $10K to start	66	Build this
Custom e-commerce store builder createcircus.com Shopify agency crafting standout e-commerce stores.	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Sellers +2		Founded 2021 · 8 people · $1K to start	58	Build this
Amazon product listing optimizer ojdigitalsolutions.com Amazon listing agency boosting sales with optimized product content.	$60K /mo Reported	Productized service +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Amazon Sellers +2		Founded 2017 · 10 people · $5K to start	53	Build this
Blog article writing service copysmiths.com Content creation service for eCommerce blogs.	$40K /mo Reported	Productized service	Word of mouth SEO	E-commerce Brands +5	+4	Founded 2020 · 7 people · $8K to start	63	Build this
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
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
Parking lot striping service 1800striper.com Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Property Managers +4		Founded 1999 · 8 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Virtual assistant matchmaking service outsourcingangel.com "Virtual Assistant Agency for Scaling Businesses"	$100K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Referral Program SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +3	+6	13 people · Sydney NSW, Australia, Australia · Hiring	48	Build this
Ecommerce email marketing agency supplydropmedia.com "Full-service email marketing for eCommerce brands."	$8K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Ecommerce Brands +2	GO +13	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	68	Build this
Done-for-you content strategy lacyboggs.com Content strategy and writing retainers for business growth.	$20K /mo Reported	Retainer +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Entrepreneurs +3	+17	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $50 to start	78	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
Sourcing and fulfillment service honestfulphilment.com "Sourcing, branding, and fulfillment for eCommerce in China."	$2M /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Drop Shippers +7	+13	Founded 2019 · 28 people · $5K to start	61	Build this
Organic meal healing service houseofleafnbean.com Organic cafe offering health-boosting plant-based meals.	$30K /mo Reported	Restaurant +3	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2016 · 7 people · $500K to start	45	Build this
Locksmith marketing agency thelocksmithagency.com Digital marketing agency specializing in locksmith businesses.	$30K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Locksmith Business Owners +1		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $500 to start	60	Build this
Wordpress maintenance service thrivewp.com WordPress maintenance service ensuring sites stay secure and updated.	$5K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Small Business Owners +4	+24	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Redruth, UK, United Kingdom	73	Build this
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards brooklynbutcherblocks.com High-end handcrafted cutting boards for culinary enthusiasts.	$30K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Culinary Enthusiasts +3	+35	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $20K to start	71	Build this

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