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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$30K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $60K/mo

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Advertising performance optimizer

catch.tech

$60K /mo Reported

Ecommerce marketing guide

'Ecommerce growth hacks for ambitious entrepreneurs.'

ultragrowthmarketing.com

$60K /mo Reported

College influence ranking tool

AI-driven college discovery platform for curious learners.

academicinfluence.com

$5K /mo Reported

Car financing connection service

Auto broker connecting low-credit buyers with dealerships.

schmidtautobrokers.co.za

$1K /mo Reported

Detailed condo review platform

Real estate media powerhouse for Singapore home buyers.

stackedhomes.com

$60K /mo Reported

Locksmith marketing agency

Digital marketing agency specializing in locksmith businesses.

thelocksmithagency.com

$30K /mo Reported

Cash for junk cars service

"Instant cash for your junk car."

theclunkerjunker.com

$500K /mo Reported

Utility and insurance comparison

Utilities and financial products comparison site for New Zealanders.

glimp.co.nz

$100K /mo Reported

Franchise lead generation portal

"Global franchise portal connecting franchisors and franchisees."

franchisedirect.co.za

$1M /mo Reported

Verified movers directory

Online directory connecting customers with verified packers and movers.

assureshift.in

$6K /mo Reported

Free entry business awards

UK's fastest-growing free-entry business awards platform.

business-awards.uk

$30K /mo Reported

Entrepreneurship guidance hub

Entrepreneurship and personal development tips hub.

youberelentless.com

$4K /mo Reported

SaaS platform for consultants

Flat-subscription platform for independent consultants' success.

mylance.co

$20K /mo Reported

Neighborhood-focused real estate hub

Neighborhood-focused real estate brokerage in Rockville.

rockvillerealestateexchange.com

$20K /mo Reported

Ecommerce podcast insights

Shopify insights podcast for ecommerce enthusiasts.

unofficialshopifypodcast.com

$9K /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.
Advertising performance optimizer catch.tech Performance-oriented web analytics	$60K /mo Reported	Lead generation +2	Direct sales Press	Ecommerce Businesses +4		Founded 2024 · 6 people · $200 to start	60	Build this
UG Ecommerce marketing guide ultragrowthmarketing.com 'Ecommerce growth hacks for ambitious entrepreneurs.'	$60K /mo Reported	Lead generation +3	Pay Per Click Advertising	Ecommerce Sellers +2	AL +6	Founded 2022 · 3 people · $100 to start	48	Build this
College influence ranking tool academicinfluence.com AI-driven college discovery platform for curious learners.	$5K /mo Reported	Lead generation +2	Email marketing SEO +1	Students +4		Founded 2020 · 9 people · $500K to start	48	Build this
SA Car financing connection service schmidtautobrokers.co.za Auto broker connecting low-credit buyers with dealerships.	$1K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Low Credit Individuals +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $10K to start	53	Build this
Detailed condo review platform stackedhomes.com Real estate media powerhouse for Singapore home buyers.	$60K /mo Reported	Lead generation +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Home Buyers +3		Founded 2017 · 10 people · $50K to start	53	Build this
Locksmith marketing agency thelocksmithagency.com Digital marketing agency specializing in locksmith businesses.	$30K /mo Reported	Consulting +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Locksmith Business Owners +1		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $500 to start	60	Build this
Cash for junk cars service theclunkerjunker.com "Instant cash for your junk car."	$500K /mo Reported	Marketplace +2	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO	Car Sellers +3	+20	Founded 2009 · 4 people · $20 to start	60	Build this
Utility and insurance comparison glimp.co.nz Utilities and financial products comparison site for New Zealanders.	$100K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	New Zealand Consumers +4	+11	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $2K to start	70	Build this
Franchise lead generation portal franchisedirect.co.za "Global franchise portal connecting franchisors and franchisees."	$1M /mo Reported	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Franchisors +3	+34	Founded 1998 · 40 people · $30K to start	53	Build this
Verified movers directory assureshift.in Online directory connecting customers with verified packers and movers.	$6K /mo Reported	Lead generation +1	Facebook Community Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Packers And Movers +2		Founded 2016 · 14 people · $10K to start	41	Build this
Free entry business awards business-awards.uk UK's fastest-growing free-entry business awards platform.	$30K /mo Reported	Pay per win +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	SMBs +5	CU +35	4 people · $1K to start · Built in 10 days	54	Build this
Entrepreneurship guidance hub youberelentless.com Entrepreneurship and personal development tips hub.	$4K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Advertising on social media SEO	Entrepreneurs +2		5 people · $200 to start · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	50	Build this
SaaS platform for consultants mylance.co Flat-subscription platform for independent consultants' success.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Experienced Tech Profes... +6	+40	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $10K to start	83	Build this
Neighborhood-focused real estate hub rockvillerealestateexchange.com Neighborhood-focused real estate brokerage in Rockville.	$20K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Individuals Seeking Rea... +7	+20	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $5K to start	66	Build this
Ecommerce podcast insights unofficialshopifypodcast.com Shopify insights podcast for ecommerce enthusiasts.	$9K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	E-commerce Stores using... +6	CA +26	Founded 2014 · 2 co-founders · Skokie, Illinois, USA, United States	66	Build this

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