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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $200K/mo

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Miniature construction supplies

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

minimaterials.com

$30K /mo Reported

Specialty speedcubes online store

"E-commerce store for specialty speedcubing puzzles."

speedcube.co.nz

$4K /mo Reported

Cigar subscription box service

Cigar subscription box for enthusiasts worldwide.

southerncigarco.com

$20K /mo Reported

3D printing made easy

Affordable 3D printers for global creators.

robo3d.com

$200K /mo Reported

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.
Miniature construction supplies minimaterials.com Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.	$30K /mo Reported	For when playing God with LEGO wasn't satisfying enough.	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	DIY Enthusiasts +5	+21	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Portland, OR, United States	58	Build this
Specialty speedcubes online store speedcube.co.nz "E-commerce store for specialty speedcubing puzzles."	$4K /mo Reported	When casual puzzling isn't pretentious enough, bring in the competition.	E-commerce +2	SEO Pop-up stores at events +1	Puzzle Enthusiasts +3	+1	Solo founder · Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, New Zealand · Games	61	Build this
Cigar subscription box service southerncigarco.com Cigar subscription box for enthusiasts worldwide.	$20K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Press SEO +1	Fathers +7	+1	Founded 2015 · 2 co-founders · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	70	Build this
3D printing made easy robo3d.com Affordable 3D printers for global creators.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Educators Using 3D Prin... +9	+10	Founded 2017 · 30 people · San Diego, California, USA, United States	42	Build this

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