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23 businesses

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$1M+

Median revenue

$40K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $100K/mo

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Design guidance for remodels

"Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."

happystartsathome.com

$40K /mo Reported

Concrete forming solutions

'DIY concrete forms for countertops and pool coping.'

concretecountertopsolutions.com

$1M /mo Reported

Spiral featherboard system

Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.

featherboards.com

$20K /mo Reported

Affordable framed art prints

Affordable framed art and decor for budding designers.

revvedinterior.co

$400 /mo Reported

Boutique interior design firm

Boutique interior design firm specializing in luxury spaces.

disalvointeriors.com

$100K /mo Reported

Antique restoration service

Antique and toy restoration specialists.

hoosierboyrestorations.com

$20K /mo Reported

Turkish towel e-commerce store

Turkish towel e-commerce store for coastal living enthusiasts.

thebalimarket.us

$10K /mo Reported

Custom home building service

"Transparent custom home builders at the Jersey Shore."

mpcbuilders.net

$500K /mo Reported

Complete sleep solutions brand

Comprehensive sleep solutions for modern Indian consumers.

winknod.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom map poster creator

Custom map posters for cherished locations worldwide.

mapsery.com

$4K /mo Reported

Chimney and dryer vent services

Chimney and dryer vent services in Virginia.

patriotchimney.net

$20K /mo Reported

Heating and cooling expert

Online retailer offering HVAC and hearth solutions.

totalhomesupply.com

$400K /mo Reported

Custom abstract art creator

"Custom abstract paintings tailored for personal home decor."

innerglowart.com

$4K /mo Reported

Ornamental camellia nursery

"Online store for ornamental camellias and tea plants."

blackcreeknursery.com

$5K /mo Reported

Customer-centric cleaning service

Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.

twomaidsfranchise.com

$600K /mo Reported

Faux tree base cover

Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.

thechristmastreehugger.com

$40K /mo Reported

Vintage nautical lighting shop

"Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."

anyoldvintage.com

$40K /mo Reported

Custom t-shirt quilt maker

Custom t-shirt quilts from your cherished memories.

projectrepat.com

$800K /mo Reported

Perfect garden hole tool

Gardening drill attachment for perfect planting holes.

themaxbit.com

$1K /mo Reported

Natural insect repellent sprays

"Eco-friendly insecticides and fresheners from Lemongrass."

lemongrasstrading.com

$3K /mo Reported

Replacement parts marketplace

Affordable replacement parts for household accessories.

thinkcrucial.com

$100K /mo Reported

Hand-held bidet solution

Handheld bidet for a hygienic bathroom experience.

getnadeef.com

$10K /mo Reported

Outdoor furniture manufacturer

Outdoor furniture innovator for e-commerce and retail.

sun-haven.com

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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.
Design guidance for remodels happystartsathome.com "Efficient interior design guidance for stress-free home remodels."	$40K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2	CO +27	Founded 2007 · 2 people · $2K to start	68	Build this
Concrete forming solutions concretecountertopsolutions.com 'DIY concrete forms for countertops and pool coping.'	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	DIYers +3	+16	Founded 2009 · 10 people · Built in 1000 days	67	Build this
Spiral featherboard system featherboards.com Spiral featherboard for safer, precise woodworking cuts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth	Woodworkers +3	+11	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $50K to start	63	Build this
Affordable framed art prints revvedinterior.co Affordable framed art and decor for budding designers.	$400 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales	Budding Designers +2	CU +6	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $50 to start	56	Build this
Boutique interior design firm disalvointeriors.com Boutique interior design firm specializing in luxury spaces.	$100K /mo Reported	Consulting +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	High-Net-Worth Individuals +2	+6	Founded 1997 · 5 people · Built in 90 days	53	Build this
Antique restoration service hoosierboyrestorations.com Antique and toy restoration specialists.	$20K /mo Reported	Service business	SEO Word of mouth +1	Collectors +3	+4	Founded 2013 · 4 people · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, United States	59	Build this
Turkish towel e-commerce store thebalimarket.us Turkish towel e-commerce store for coastal living enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	SEO Word of mouth +1	Coastal Living Enthusiasts +1	+32	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, United States	76	Build this
Custom home building service mpcbuilders.net "Transparent custom home builders at the Jersey Shore."	$500K /mo Reported	Contracting +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +3		Founded 2012 · 3 people · $20K to start	59	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
Custom map poster creator mapsery.com Custom map posters for cherished locations worldwide.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Search engine marketing +1	Gift Shoppers +3	+11	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Sweden	61	Build this
Chimney and dryer vent services patriotchimney.net Chimney and dryer vent services in Virginia.	$20K /mo Reported	Service business	Word of mouth SEO	Homeowners	+29	Founded 2018 · 5 people · Blue Ridge, Georgia, USA, United States	53	Build this
Heating and cooling expert totalhomesupply.com Online retailer offering HVAC and hearth solutions.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO	Homeowners +2	+26	Founded 2010 · 5 people · Ohio, USA, United States	51	Build this
Custom abstract art creator innerglowart.com "Custom abstract paintings tailored for personal home decor."	$4K /mo Reported	Commissioned art +1	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Art Lovers +2	+30	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · Plano, Texas, USA, United States	70	Build this
Ornamental camellia nursery blackcreeknursery.com "Online store for ornamental camellias and tea plants."	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Gardeners +2		Founded 2007 · 3 co-founders · Georgia, United States	49	Build this
Customer-centric cleaning service twomaidsfranchise.com Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.	$600K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +5	+18	Founded 2003 · 500 people · Birmingham, Alabama, USA, United States	42	Build this
Faux tree base cover thechristmastreehugger.com Faux tree bark wrap for artificial Christmas trees.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Home Enthusiasts +5		Founded 2017 · 2 people · Atlanta, Georgia, USA, United States	61	Build this
Vintage nautical lighting shop anyoldvintage.com "Vintage nautical lights and maritime antiques vendor."	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Email marketing +1	Domestic Customers on a... +8	+12	Founded 2014 · 3 people · Fowey, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	50	Build this
Custom t-shirt quilt maker projectrepat.com Custom t-shirt quilts from your cherished memories.	$800K /mo Reported	Custom product +1	Email marketing Press +1	Individuals Looking to ... +3	+4	Founded 2012 · 2 people · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	75	Build this
Perfect garden hole tool themaxbit.com Gardening drill attachment for perfect planting holes.	$1K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Landscapers +6	+5	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $20K to start	55	Build this
Natural insect repellent sprays lemongrasstrading.com "Eco-friendly insecticides and fresheners from Lemongrass."	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Word of mouth +1	Gastro Pubs and Micro-B... +5	+2	Founded 2014 · 10 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	42	Build this
Replacement parts marketplace thinkcrucial.com Affordable replacement parts for household accessories.	$100K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Online Stores +7	+19	Founded 2008 · Solo founder · Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA, United States	75	Build this
Hand-held bidet solution getnadeef.com Handheld bidet for a hygienic bathroom experience.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Immigrants in North Ame... +4		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	69	Build this
Outdoor furniture manufacturer sun-haven.com Outdoor furniture innovator for e-commerce and retail.	—	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth SEO	Homeowners in Canada +6		Founded 2016 · 7 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	61	Build this

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