The Idea Database

Real businesses with a revenue figure we can source — from founder interviews and our own public-data research. What each one sells, what it earns, how it grew and what it runs on. Newest first.

Ask the data real businesses · real revenue · cited

Matching your filters

41 businesses

98% founder-reported, the rest researched

<$10K

$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$10K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $70K/mo

How they grow

Business models

Showing 41 of 41 ideas

Sort By

Revenue

Starting Costs

Handmade sustainable jewelry

"Handmade eco-friendly jewelry and fashion creations."

smaragdasart.gr

$1K /mo Reported

Dried flower arrangement shop

Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.

millarose.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Personalized memory lockets

Personalized photo lockets preserving cherished memories.

lilyblanche.com

$60K /mo Reported

Customizable soy candle makers

Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.

vintagevegancandles.com

$4K /mo Reported

Solid cologne for men

Handcrafted solid colognes for men.

alfredlane.com

$20K /mo Reported

Custom map art prints

Customizable map art prints for travel enthusiasts.

mapply.co

$20K /mo Reported

Custom gold jewelry maker

Custom online high-end jewelry crafted in Mexico.

vivalatina-shop.com

$20K /mo Reported

Sports card scanning tool

Online marketplace for authentic, graded sports cards.

sncgrading.com

$40K /mo Reported

Custom hand-painted shoes

Custom hand-painted shoes for artistic expression.

mypaintedshoes.com

$4K /mo Reported

Natural bath and body products

All-natural bath, body, and home fragrance products.

daisysaromaology.com

$10K /mo Reported

Monthly baseball gear subscription

Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.

platecrate.com

$300K /mo Reported

Handmade custom chef knives

Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.

humbleblades.com

$2K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather goods

Veteran-owned premium American leather goods brand.

americanbenchcraft.com

$100K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly candle collections

Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.

terrasimply.com

$3K /mo Reported

Handmade artistic pouches

Handmade zipper pouches featuring artist illustrations.

foxlyhandmade.com

$6K /mo Reported

Personalized jewelry boutique

Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.

mercimamanboutique.com

$400K /mo Reported

Handmade flower jewelry

Handmade resin jewelry with real flowers.

etsy.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom wood wedding bands

Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.

valhallawoodforge.com

$9K /mo Reported

Australian handmade wood gifts

Online store for Australian handmade woodcraft gifts.

australianwoodwork.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Inspirational jewelry designs

Online store for inspirational sterling silver jewelry.

inspiranzadesigns.com

$400K /mo Reported

Minimalist home decor maker

"Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."

timbergrovestudios.com

$7K /mo Reported

Children's book publishing platform

Children's books introducing physics through imagination.

finnandremy.com

$2K /mo Reported

Mindful kids' clothing line

"Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."

satnambabe.com

$500 /mo Reported

Pocket-sized book subscription

Pocket-sized classic books for digital minimalists.

mousebookclub.com

$10K /mo Reported

Nespresso-compatible chocolate pods

Hot chocolate and coffee pods for Nespresso machines.

mugpods.com

$20K /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.
SA Handmade sustainable jewelry smaragdasart.gr "Handmade eco-friendly jewelry and fashion creations."	$1K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Eco-Conscious Shoppers +3		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $500 to start	60	Build this
Dried flower arrangement shop millarose.com.au Online store selling long-lasting dried flower arrangements.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Homeowners +3	+1	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $300 to start	66	Build this
Personalized memory lockets lilyblanche.com Personalized photo lockets preserving cherished memories.	$60K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Brand Authenticity SEO +1	Women +3	+45	Founded 2016 · 6 people · $30K to start	62	Build this
Customizable soy candle makers vintagevegancandles.com Eco-friendly soy candles with customizable global scents.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Gift Buyers +2		Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $400 to start	58	Build this
Solid cologne for men alfredlane.com Handcrafted solid colognes for men.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Men +4	+31	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $2K to start	66	Build this
Custom map art prints mapply.co Customizable map art prints for travel enthusiasts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Travel Enthusiasts +2	+7	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $200 to start	57	Build this
Custom gold jewelry maker vivalatina-shop.com Custom online high-end jewelry crafted in Mexico.	$20K /mo Reported	Made to order +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Affluent Individuals +2	+15	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $3K to start	66	Build this
SG Sports card scanning tool sncgrading.com Online marketplace for authentic, graded sports cards.	$40K /mo Reported	Marketplace +1	Direct sales Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Collectors +2		Founded 2020 · 5 people · $10K to start	41	Build this
Custom hand-painted shoes mypaintedshoes.com Custom hand-painted shoes for artistic expression.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	SEO Organic social media	Fashion Enthusiasts +2	CL SI +12	Founded 2012 · 3 people · $1K to start	56	Build this
Natural bath and body products daisysaromaology.com All-natural bath, body, and home fragrance products.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Wellness Enthusiasts +4		Solo founder · $1K to start · Built in 90 days	60	Build this
Monthly baseball gear subscription platecrate.com Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.	$300K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +3	+7	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $2K to start	80	Build this
Handmade custom chef knives humbleblades.com Artisan hand-forged knives crafted in Austin.	$2K /mo Reported	Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Home Cooks +3		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	57	Build this
Handcrafted leather goods americanbenchcraft.com Veteran-owned premium American leather goods brand.	$100K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Gift Buyers +3	+26	Founded 2014 · 8 people · Wilmington, MA, USA, United States	57	Build this
Eco-friendly candle collections terrasimply.com Eco-friendly soy candles inspired by nature's seasons.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth	Home Decor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	57	Build this
Handmade artistic pouches foxlyhandmade.com Handmade zipper pouches featuring artist illustrations.	$6K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Art Lovers +3	+10	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $600 to start	67	Build this
Personalized jewelry boutique mercimamanboutique.com Personalized, hand-engraved jewelry celebrating special moments.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Women +2	+28	Founded 2007 · 42 people · $8K to start	57	Build this
Handmade flower jewelry etsy.com Handmade resin jewelry with real flowers.	$1K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Buyers +4	+11	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	57	Build this
Custom wood wedding bands valhallawoodforge.com Rustic decor and jewelry crafted by veterans.	$9K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Veterans +5	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $400 to start	52	Build this
Australian handmade wood gifts australianwoodwork.com.au Online store for Australian handmade woodcraft gifts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press SEO +1	Gift Buyers +4	+5	Founded 2001 · 2 people · New South Wales, Australia, Australia	65	Build this
Inspirational jewelry designs inspiranzadesigns.com Online store for inspirational sterling silver jewelry.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Search engine marketing +1	Women +2	+11	Founded 2006 · 8 people · $500 to start	56	Build this
Minimalist home decor maker timbergrovestudios.com "Custom minimalist wood decor for modern homes."	$7K /mo Reported	Custom products +2	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Canada	58	Build this
Children's book publishing platform finnandremy.com Children's books introducing physics through imagination.	$2K /mo Reported	Print on demand +7	Press Advertising on social media +1	Parents of Young Childr... +12	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $1K to start	74	Build this
Mindful kids' clothing line satnambabe.com "Yoga-inspired ethical kids' clothing line."	$500 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Press Affiliate program +1	Moms Looking for Unique... +6		Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	57	Build this
Pocket-sized book subscription mousebookclub.com Pocket-sized classic books for digital minimalists.	$10K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	Email marketing SEO +1	Individuals Seeking Dig... +7	SA	Founded 2017 · 4 co-founders · Chicago, Illinois, USA, United Kingdom	62	Build this
Nespresso-compatible chocolate pods mugpods.com Hot chocolate and coffee pods for Nespresso machines.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	E-commerce Shoppers Int... +5	+20	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	71	Build this

HubSpot uses your information to contact you about our products and services, and you agree to share it with Starter Story for similar purposes. Unsubscribe from either at any time. For more, see our Privacy Policy.

Have an account? Login by entering your email or continuing with Google.

Create A Password

Check your email

If there's a Starter Story account associated with that email you'll get an email with a link to automatically log in. The link will expire in 24 hours.

Your existing password still works, should you want to log in with it later.

Starter Story

Find the business ideas that actually make money.

Search 3,865+ real, revenue-generating projects — the tools they built on, how they grew, and the full breakdown behind each one.

Starter Story

starterstory.com/data

Live

Idea	Revenue
Crm marketing attri...	$100K/mo
No-code Airtable AP...	$20K/mo
Pdf bank statement ...	$40K/mo
Ai music video gene...	$20K/mo