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$30K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $600K/mo

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Miniature construction supplies

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

minimaterials.com

$30K /mo Reported

Diy craft tutorial hub

DIY craft tutorials blog with handmade craft accessories.

thecraftygentleman.net

$1K /mo Reported

All-terrain folding carts

UpCart: All-terrain folding carts for easy stair climbing.

upcart.com

$600K /mo Reported

Magnetic levitation display

Levitating planters for home and office decor.

levdisplay.com

$4K /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
Diy craft tutorial hub thecraftygentleman.net DIY craft tutorials blog with handmade craft accessories.	$1K /mo Reported		Sponsored content +3	Advertising on social media SEO	Crafters +2	AD +1	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Nottingham, United Kingdom	58	Build this
All-terrain folding carts upcart.com UpCart: All-terrain folding carts for easy stair climbing.	$600K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Households in the UK +7	+6	Founded 2015 · 4 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	55	Build this
L Magnetic levitation display levdisplay.com Levitating planters for home and office decor.	$4K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Press Email marketing +1	DIY Enthusiasts +6	+7	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this

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