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Ideas for Solopreneurs

We scoured the internet for the biggest solopreneurs, and dug deep into their businesses.

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Median revenue

$20K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $30K/mo

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Ethical vegan fashion marketplace

Ethical marketplace for vegan and sustainable fashion.

velvety.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly lingerie retailer

Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.

faeriesdance.com

$20K /mo Reported

Customizable soy candle makers

Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.

vintagevegancandles.com

$4K /mo Reported

Electric rideables retailer

Online retailer for eco-friendly electric skateboards and scooters.

rydables.com

$100K /mo Reported

Natural hair care essentials

All-natural haircare products for eco-conscious consumers.

bristleproducts.com

$600 /mo Reported

Sustainable basics retailer

Sustainable, minimalist essentials for everyday living.

minimalismbrand.com

$20K /mo Reported

Plant-based skincare solutions

Plant-based, chemical-free skincare for health and sustainability.

renunaturals.com

$5K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly moisturizer bars

'Eco-friendly solid moisturizers with memory-making scents.'

lolobody.com

$90K /mo Reported

Minimalist washable paper wallets

Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.

kaminowallet.com

$4K /mo Reported

Recycled pillow filling service

Eco-friendly pillows made from recycled plastic bottles.

dorissleep.com

$10K /mo Reported

Sustainable vegan sneakers

Ethical vegan sneakers inspired by Australian coastal lifestyle.

atlantishandmade.com

$30K /mo Reported

Artist-designed minimalist wallets

Artist-designed minimalistic wallets made from durable Tyvek.

paperwallet.com

$600K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Quality eco-products for sustainable living.

thegreencollective.co.nz

$20K /mo Reported

Small-batch vintage apparel

Small-batch Americana denim blending new and vintage styles.

crawford-denim.com

$2K /mo Reported

Natural insect repellent sprays

"Eco-friendly insecticides and fresheners from Lemongrass."

lemongrasstrading.com

$3K /mo Reported

Natural soy candle maker

Eco-friendly candles with soy wax and wood wicks.

waxandwick.co

$500K /mo Reported

Comfortable snapback hats

Eco-friendly snapback hats with leather and brass snaps.

snappiesco.com

$2K /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.
Ethical vegan fashion marketplace velvety.com.au Ethical marketplace for vegan and sustainable fashion.	$20K /mo Reported	Marketplace +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+26	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $10K to start	60	Build this
Eco-friendly lingerie retailer faeriesdance.com Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3		Founded 2005 · 2 people · $50K to start	50	Build this
Customizable soy candle makers vintagevegancandles.com Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Gift Buyers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $400 to start	58	Build this
Electric rideables retailer rydables.com Online retailer for eco-friendly electric skateboards and scooters.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2018 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this
Natural hair care essentials bristleproducts.com All-natural haircare products for eco-conscious consumers.	$600 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3		Founded 2016 · 2 people · Detroit, Michigan, USA, United States	46	Build this
Sustainable basics retailer minimalismbrand.com Sustainable, minimalist essentials for everyday living.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Men 20-45 +2	WH	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $2K to start	59	Build this
Plant-based skincare solutions renunaturals.com Plant-based, chemical-free skincare for health and sustainability.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +4		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States	54	Build this
Eco-friendly moisturizer bars lolobody.com 'Eco-friendly solid moisturizers with memory-making scents.'	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3	+25	Founded 2006 · 4 people · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, United States	63	Build this
Minimalist washable paper wallets kaminowallet.com Minimalist, eco-friendly wallets made from washable paper.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Minimalists +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Kochi, Japan	62	Build this
Recycled pillow filling service dorissleep.com Eco-friendly pillows made from recycled plastic bottles.	$10K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Direct-to-Consumer Bran... +5	+2	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	71	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
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
Eco-friendly product retailer thegreencollective.co.nz Quality eco-products for sustainable living.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Local Consumers at Flea... +7	+17	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $1K to start	57	Build this
Small-batch vintage apparel crawford-denim.com Small-batch Americana denim blending new and vintage styles.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Fashion Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Manhattan Beach, California, USA, United States	57	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
Natural soy candle maker waxandwick.co Eco-friendly candles with soy wax and wood wicks.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing Affiliate program +1	Amazon Customers +4	+4	Founded 2019 · 20 people · Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, United States	42	Build this
Comfortable snapback hats snappiesco.com Eco-friendly snapback hats with leather and brass snaps.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Outdoors Enthusiasts +3	+4	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Houston, Texas, USA, United States	57	Build this

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