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10 businesses

90% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $50K/mo

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AI Excel formula generator

AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly

betteranalyst.com

$30K /mo Reported

Focus-enhancing productivity app

Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.

stayinsession.com

$8K /mo Reported

Free royalty-free images

Free stock photo platform for safe commercial use.

stockfreeimages.com

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Custom online printing service

Online printing service for customized marketing materials.

ryteprint.com

$30K /mo Reported

Sustainable workwear for women

Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.

lezethelabel.com

$50K /mo Reported

Freelance writing consultancy

Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.

eva-gutierrez.com

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Email unsubscribe management tool

"Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."

leavemealone.com

$10K /mo Reported

WordPress client project portal

Client portal plugin for managing client projects.

client-portal.io

$3K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

Viral marketing strategy library

"Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."

kickstartsidehustle.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.
AI Excel formula generator betteranalyst.com AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly	$30K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Finance Professionals +9	+8	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	87	Build this
Focus-enhancing productivity app stayinsession.com Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.	$8K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth Organic social media	Creative Workers +5	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	73	Build this
Free royalty-free images stockfreeimages.com Free stock photo platform for safe commercial use.	—	Freemium +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Designers +3		Founded 2012 · 25 people · Built in 100 days	54	Build this
Custom online printing service ryteprint.com Online printing service for customized marketing materials.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +3	CU +33	Founded 2017 · 9 people · $400K to start	57	Build this
Sustainable workwear for women lezethelabel.com Sustainable workwear that feels like pajamas.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +6	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Women Professionals +10	+1	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $5K to start	69	Build this
Freelance writing consultancy eva-gutierrez.com Freelance writing and coaching for aspiring freelancers.	—	Freelancing +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +2	+12	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	68	Build this
Email unsubscribe management tool leavemealone.com "Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."	$10K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +4	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Nomads +5	+22	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	79	Build this
WordPress client project portal client-portal.io Client portal plugin for managing client projects.	$3K /mo Reported	Software license +2	Email marketing SEO	Freelancers +5		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $5K to start	72	Build this
Physical time tracking tool timeflip.io "IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Lawyers +9	+23	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Viral marketing strategy library kickstartsidehustle.com "Membership site for creative marketing and psychology tips."	—	Subscription +5	SEO Organic social media	Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $60 to start	71	Build this

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