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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$300K /mo

Middle half earn $80K – $500K/mo

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Custom activewear manufacturer

Customized activewear manufacturer for international clients.

fush.rs

$300K /mo Reported

Stainless steel kitchenware brand

Premium stainless steel kitchenware solving everyday storage needs.

pddfalcon.com

$80K /mo Reported

Custom clothing manufacturer

Global garment manufacturing for diverse clothing segments.

ngapparels.com

$1M /mo Reported

High-performance computer upgrades

Innovative tech upgrades for Mac and PC longevity.

owc.com

$10M /mo Reported

Custom packaging solutions

Custom packaging solutions for small to medium businesses.

oxopackaging.com

$500K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

Ancient grain snack chips

Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.

kapopsnacks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Private label cbd manufacturer

Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.

beyondbotanicals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Custom sign-making service

B2B signage solutions for business branding.

frontsigns.com

$800K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly lingerie retailer

Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.

faeriesdance.com

$20K /mo Reported

Specialty toy distribution service

Specialty toy and game distributor and manufacturer.

continuumgames.com

$300K /mo Reported

Subscription box for hockey gear

Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.

penaltybox.com

$400K /mo Reported

Cbd product manufacturing platform

CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.

cannafacturer.com

$70K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.

tutiendaenergetica.es

$100K /mo Reported

Premium chain lube solution

High-performance chain lube for discerning cyclists.

smoovelube.com

$30K /mo Reported

Personalized gifting platform

"Gifting platform offering personalized and corporate gifts."

bookblock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Yarn manufacturing and sales

International artisan yarns from sheep, goats, and alpacas.

blackeryarns.co.uk

$10K /mo Reported

Modular home assembly system

Factory-built foldable homes revolutionizing construction.

boxabl.com

$200K /mo Reported

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.
Custom activewear manufacturer fush.rs Customized activewear manufacturer for international clients.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +2	Word of mouth SEO	Clothing Brands +3		Founded 2005 · 170 people · $4K to start	48	Build this
Stainless steel kitchenware brand pddfalcon.com Premium stainless steel kitchenware solving everyday storage needs.	$80K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +5		Founded 2017 · 300 people · $3M to start	31	Build this
Custom clothing manufacturer ngapparels.com Global garment manufacturing for diverse clothing segments.	$1M /mo Reported	Manufacturing +1	Word of mouth Direct sales	Fashion Brands +3		Founded 2011 · 42 people · $10K to start	50	Build this
High-performance computer upgrades owc.com Innovative tech upgrades for Mac and PC longevity.	$10M /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Creative Professionals +5		Founded 1988 · 250 people · $20K to start	50	Build this
Custom packaging solutions oxopackaging.com Custom packaging solutions for small to medium businesses.	$500K /mo Reported	Productized service +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Small Business Owners +3	CU +29	Founded 2017 · 80 people · $1K to start	50	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
Ancient grain snack chips kapopsnacks.com Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.	$100K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 50 people · Built in 365 days	38	Build this
Private label cbd manufacturer beyondbotanicals.com Private-label CBD solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Entrepreneurs +4	+3	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $7K to start	50	Build this
Custom sign-making service frontsigns.com B2B signage solutions for business branding.	$800K /mo Reported	Service +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Business Owners +4	+19	Founded 2016 · 42 people · $2M to start	33	Build this
Eco-friendly lingerie retailer faeriesdance.com Eco-friendly lingerie and clothing for sensitive skin.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +3		Founded 2005 · 2 people · $50K to start	50	Build this
Specialty toy distribution service continuumgames.com Specialty toy and game distributor and manufacturer.	$300K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +1	Direct sales Word of mouth +1	Specialty Toy Retailers +3		Founded 2006 · 8 people · $20K to start	47	Build this
Subscription box for hockey gear penaltybox.com Subscription box and community for hockey enthusiasts.	$400K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Hockey Players +2		Founded 2016 · 8 people · $20K to start	49	Build this
Cbd product manufacturing platform cannafacturer.com CBD and hemp product manufacturer for wellness enthusiasts.	$70K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +3	FO	Founded 2019 · 8 people · $90K to start	40	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer tutiendaenergetica.es Eco-friendly retailer for solar tech and electric vehicles.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +6	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Eco-Conscious Consumers +4	+12	Founded 2009 · 11 people · $50K to start	37	Build this
Premium chain lube solution smoovelube.com High-performance chain lube for discerning cyclists.	$30K /mo Reported	Manufacturing +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Bicycle Dealers +3	+10	Founded 2008 · 5 people · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa	50	Build this
Personalized gifting platform bookblock.com "Gifting platform offering personalized and corporate gifts."	$300K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Peer Community Direct sales +1	Corporate Gifting Buyers +9	SA	Founded 2014 · 30 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	39	Build this
Yarn manufacturing and sales blackeryarns.co.uk International artisan yarns from sheep, goats, and alpacas.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Knitters and Crocheters... +8		Founded 2005 · 16 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	37	Build this
Modular home assembly system boxabl.com Factory-built foldable homes revolutionizing construction.	$200K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Property Owners +2		Founded 2017 · 20 people · $50M to start	45	Build this

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