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$200K /mo

Middle half earn $200K – $600K/mo

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Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Ethical jewelry for empowerment

Ethically-made LOVE bracelets empowering global female artisans.

loveisproject.com

$200K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product marketplace

Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.

goodsthatmatter.com

$5K /mo Reported

Native-designed wool blankets

Native-owned lifestyle brand promoting authentic Indigenous art

eighthgeneration.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.
Clean multi-purpose skincare evolue.com Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Press Email marketing +1	Beauty Enthusiasts +12	+1	Founded 2015 · 10 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Ethical jewelry for empowerment loveisproject.com Ethically-made LOVE bracelets empowering global female artisans.	$200K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Female Artisans +7	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Built in 90 days	79	Build this
Eco-friendly product marketplace goodsthatmatter.com Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Kickstarter +1	Local Boutiques and Spe... +6	+7	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, United States	50	Build this
Native-designed wool blankets eighthgeneration.com Native-owned lifestyle brand promoting authentic Indigenous art	—	Subscription +3	SEO Content marketing +1	Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · Seattle, Washington, USA	60	Build this

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