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$1M+

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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $100K/mo

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Cat interaction experience

Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.

catcafesd.com

$40K /mo Reported

Free city walking tours

'Pay-what-you-want walking tours across Italy.'

freewalkingtouritalia.com

$10K /mo Reported

Foldable origami kayak

Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.

orukayak.com

$400K /mo Reported

Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K /mo Reported

Axe throwing experience venue

Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.

forgedaxe.ca

$100K /mo Reported

Charleston lifestyle blog

Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.

thecharlestonweekender.com

$2K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Pedal-powered coffee roasting

Pedal-powered wood-fired coffee roastery in Yukon.

firebeancoffee.ca

$8K /mo Reported

Urban hiking tour service

Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.

urbanhikersf.com

$3K /mo Reported

Scenic flight tour service

Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.

enviadventures.com

$40K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /mo Reported

Affordable online water sports

Affordable online water sports gear for Australians.

baysports.com.au

$100K /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.
Cat interaction experience catcafesd.com Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.	$40K /mo Reported		Admission fee +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Tourists +2	+6	Founded 2015 · 2 people · $100K to start	54	Build this
Free city walking tours freewalkingtouritalia.com 'Pay-what-you-want walking tours across Italy.'	$10K /mo Reported		Pay what you want +1	Word of mouth SEO	Independent Travelers +2	+3	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $3K to start	58	Build this
Foldable origami kayak orukayak.com Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.	$400K /mo Reported	When you can't choose between arts & crafts and drowning.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2012 · 10 people · Emeryville, Ontario, Canada, United States	51	Build this
Visa requirement aggregator visalist.io Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.	$20K /mo Reported		Ads +3	SEO Organic social media	Travelers +3	CU +26	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	87	Build this
Axe throwing experience venue forgedaxe.ca Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.	$100K /mo Reported		In person events +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Tourists +4	CO +33	Founded 2017 · 9 people · Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	61	Build this
Charleston lifestyle blog thecharlestonweekender.com Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.	$2K /mo Reported		Brick & mortar +8	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charleston Tourists +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Charleston, South Carolina, USA, United States	50	Build this
DP Self-published island guidebooks dragontree.sheilacrosby.com "Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."	$200 /mo Reported		Self publishing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tourists visiting the a... +6	+7	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · El Paso, Spain, Spain	54	Build this
Pedal-powered coffee roasting firebeancoffee.ca Pedal-powered wood-fired coffee roastery in Yukon.	$8K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Local Consumers in Yukon +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $2K to start	48	Build this
Urban hiking tour service urbanhikersf.com Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.	$3K /mo Reported		Service business +3	SEO	Visitors to San Francisco +6	+1	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	65	Build this
Scenic flight tour service enviadventures.com Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.	$40K /mo Reported		Experiences +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	International Tourists ... +6	+43	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $300 to start	76	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this
Affordable online water sports baysports.com.au Affordable online water sports gear for Australians.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoors Enthusiasts +6	+9	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	63	Build this

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