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$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $100K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Pallet recycling service

Pallet recycling business for high-profit minimal work.

thesimplestbiz.info

$30K /mo Reported

Turnkey photo booth systems

Photo booths for aspiring rental entrepreneurs.

photoboothint.com

$400K /mo Reported

Vending business training courses

Online courses for starting a vending machine business.

ikravevending.com

$30K /mo Reported

Mobile home cash flow system

Real estate investing stories for mobile home enthusiasts.

adventuresinmobilehomes.com

$10K /mo Reported

Candle making supply shop

Candle-making ingredients supplier for crafters and businesses.

suppliesforcandles.co.uk

$1M /mo Reported

Print on demand apparel service

Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.

cinquantacoxsmith.com

$10K /mo Reported

Curated coffee subscription service

New Zealand coffee roasters subscription service.

fernweh.nz

$3K /mo Reported

Innovative problem-solving products

"Innovative product solutions for everyday problems."

innovationsandmore.com

$2K /mo Reported

Drop shipping store builder

Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ecomkingvault.com

$100K /mo Reported

Lifestyle influencer marketing

Lifestyle blog monetized through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.

katiedidwhat.com

$20K /mo Reported

Audiobook publishing course

Online education for aspiring book publishers.

publishing.com

$100K /mo Reported

Litter cleanup service

On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties

cleanlots.com

$60K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Instant shirt tailoring tool

"Instant DIY shirt tailoring tool."

zipseam.com

$2K /mo Reported

Custom hospitality map service

Customized hotel maps connecting guests with local businesses.

frontdeskusa.com

$10K /mo Reported

Collectible sneaker marketplace

Online shop for collectible sneakers at unbeatable prices.

513kicks.com

$5K /mo Reported

Podcast creation community

Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.

eofire.com

$200K /mo Reported

White label website builder

SiteSwan: White label web design platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.

siteswan.com

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Ai-powered logo maker

AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.

looka.com

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Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	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.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo		Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
SB Pallet recycling service thesimplestbiz.info Pallet recycling business for high-profit minimal work.	$30K /mo Reported		Brokerage +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+8	Founded 1998 · Solo founder · Birmingham, Alabama, United States, United States	64	Build this
Turnkey photo booth systems photoboothint.com Photo booths for aspiring rental entrepreneurs.	$400K /mo Reported		Product sales +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+2	Founded 2015 · 4 people · $6K to start	74	Build this
Vending business training courses ikravevending.com Online courses for starting a vending machine business.	$30K /mo Reported		Online courses +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	CO +22	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	74	Build this
Mobile home cash flow system adventuresinmobilehomes.com Real estate investing stories for mobile home enthusiasts.	$10K /mo Reported	Trading fancy condos for trailers-America's true entrepreneurial spirit.	Investment +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Mobile Home Investors +3	+18	Founded 2007 · Solo founder · $4K to start	62	Build this
Candle making supply shop suppliesforcandles.co.uk Candle-making ingredients supplier for crafters and businesses.	$1M /mo Reported		B2b +2	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO	Crafters +3		Founded 2016 · 100 people · $10K to start	51	Build this
CC Print on demand apparel service cinquantacoxsmith.com Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported		Coaching +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+87	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $100 to start	80	Build this
Curated coffee subscription service fernweh.nz New Zealand coffee roasters subscription service.	$3K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Coffee Lovers +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $600 to start	67	Build this
Innovative problem-solving products innovationsandmore.com "Innovative product solutions for everyday problems."	$2K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Email marketing Press +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $500 to start	63	Build this
Drop shipping store builder ecomkingvault.com Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$100K /mo Reported		Coaching +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+3	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $1K to start	56	Build this
Lifestyle influencer marketing katiedidwhat.com Lifestyle blog monetized through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.	$20K /mo Reported		Sponsorship +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Entrepreneurs +3	CO	Founded 2012 · 2 people · $100 to start	72	Build this
Audiobook publishing course publishing.com Online education for aspiring book publishers.	$100K /mo Reported		Course +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	KA +1	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Chester, New Jersey, USA, United States	69	Build this
Litter cleanup service cleanlots.com On-foot litter cleanup service for commercial properties	$60K /mo Reported		Service business +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Property Management Com... +3	+21	Founded 1981 · Solo founder · Alberta, Canada, Canada	60	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported		Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Instant shirt tailoring tool zipseam.com "Instant DIY shirt tailoring tool."	$2K /mo Reported	Nothing says innovation like tailoring your clothes with a Kickstarter gadget.	Product sales +1	Kickstarter Influencer partnerships +1	Young Professionals +2		Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United States	54	Build this
Custom hospitality map service frontdeskusa.com Customized hotel maps connecting guests with local businesses.	$10K /mo Reported		Franchise +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Hoteliers +5		Founded 1998 · 9 people · North Wroughton, England, United Kingdom, United States	54	Build this
Collectible sneaker marketplace 513kicks.com Online shop for collectible sneakers at unbeatable prices.	$5K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Collectors of Limited-E... +6	+27	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, United States	66	Build this
Podcast creation community eofire.com Daily podcast sparking entrepreneurial inspiration.	$200K /mo Reported		Course +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Podcasters See... +9	+75	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $9K to start	50	Build this
White label website builder siteswan.com SiteSwan: White label web design platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.	—		SaaS +2	Advertising on social media Inbound +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	ZO SI	Founded 2011 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	76	Build this
Ai-powered logo maker looka.com AI-powered logo and branding design tool for entrepreneurs.	—		Freemium & Upsells +4	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2	PH MY	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	82	Build this

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