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$20K /mo

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Affordable floral arrangements

Affordable floral arrangements for every occasion.

flowersandflowers.ca

$3K /mo Reported

Kitchen product sales platform

E-commerce store for kitchen tools on Amazon.

craig-adam.com

$60K /mo Reported

Rustic home decor maker

Rustic farmhouse decor on a budget.

tcbdesignsfl.etsy.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom faith-inspired apparel

Faith-based clothing brand with customizable designs.

oncloudfaith.com

$5K /mo Reported

Independent whisky eCommerce store

E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.

topwhiskies.com

$20K /mo Reported

Aromatherapy shower steamers

Natural aromatherapy shower steamers for spa-like relaxation.

thulisanaturals.com

$30K /mo Reported

Handcrafted metal windbells

Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.

lagoluna.com

$600 /mo Reported

Hand-stamped jewelry boutique

Hand-stamped jewelry and trendy boutique clothing.

blueskiesko.com

$1K /mo Reported

Playable soundwave art creations

Augmented reality art from soundwave patterns.

soundwaveart.com

$20K /mo Reported

Authentic french pastry delivery

Online shop delivering authentic French macarons across the US.

pastreez.com

$30K /mo Reported

Culinary adventure kits

Cooking kits to ignite culinary creativity.

cookinggiftset.com

$70K /mo Reported

Luxury gift bouquet service

Luxury gift bouquets for elegant gifting solutions.

reallyluxegifts.ca

$2K /mo Reported

Compliment-driven fragrance line

"Fragrance One: Scents Designed for Compliment-Worthy Moments."

fragrance.one

$200K /mo Reported

Diy face mask kits

DIY Face Mask Kits with Coffee and Tea Antioxidants.

keautybeauty.com

$2K /mo Reported

Fine jewelry design studio

Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.

costante.co

$80K /mo Reported

Socks that create jobs

"Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."

hippyfeet.com

$90K /mo Reported

Sorority-inspired fine jewelry

Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.

maziandzo.com

$5K /mo Reported

Custom comic book subscription

Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.

comiccrate.org

$2K /mo Reported

Gluten-free recipe blog

Craft and recipe blog with an Etsy handmade shop.

theresahealey.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom playing card retailer

Online retailer and creator of unique playing card decks.

playingcarddecks.com

$100K /mo Reported

Handcrafted jewelry and accessories

Handcrafted jewelry inspired by Indian languages and poetry.

quirksmith.com

$40K /mo Reported

Nature-inspired candle maker

Nature-inspired candles capturing scents from global travels.

bluminaryshop.com

$500 /mo Reported

Custom name necklace design

Custom jewelry celebrating unique bonds and cherished names.

azizajewelry.com

$20K /mo Reported

Hand-lettered stationery products

Hand-lettered gifts and digital designs for joyful connections.

jordynalisondesigns.com

$4K /mo Reported

Honey-based bath and beauty

Honeybee-inspired natural foods and bath goods.

beeinspiredgoods.com

$30K /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.
Affordable floral arrangements flowersandflowers.ca Affordable floral arrangements for every occasion.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Weddings +3	+8	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $5K to start	56	Build this
Kitchen product sales platform craig-adam.com E-commerce store for kitchen tools on Amazon.	$60K /mo Reported	Amazon fba +2	Pay Per Click Advertising	Ecommerce Sellers +3	CO	Solo founder · Built in 90 days · Porthleven, Helston, UK, United Kingdom	76	Build this
Rustic home decor maker tcbdesignsfl.etsy.com Rustic farmhouse decor on a budget.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +3	+1	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $8K to start	55	Build this
Custom faith-inspired apparel oncloudfaith.com Faith-based clothing brand with customizable designs.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Religious Consumers +3	+27	Founded 2022 · 11 people · $5K to start	38	Build this
Independent whisky eCommerce store topwhiskies.com E-commerce store for unique independent whisky brands.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Email marketing SEO +1	Whisky Enthusiasts +3	GO	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $300 to start	65	Build this
Aromatherapy shower steamers thulisanaturals.com Natural aromatherapy shower steamers for spa-like relaxation.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Boutique Retailers +3	+33	Founded 12017 · 2 people · $5K to start	62	Build this
LL Handcrafted metal windbells lagoluna.com Handcrafted wind chimes inspired by American Southwest decor.	$600 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2021 · Solo founder · $6K to start	62	Build this
BS Hand-stamped jewelry boutique blueskiesko.com Hand-stamped jewelry and trendy boutique clothing.	$1K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Women +1	+10	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $2K to start	61	Build this
Playable soundwave art creations soundwaveart.com Augmented reality art from soundwave patterns.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Gift Shoppers +4	+29	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $2K to start	69	Build this
Authentic french pastry delivery pastreez.com Online shop delivering authentic French macarons across the US.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Foodies +4	+19	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $7K to start	70	Build this
CG Culinary adventure kits cookinggiftset.com Cooking kits to ignite culinary creativity.	$70K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Pay Per Click Advertising Brand Authenticity +1	Home Cooks +2	+5	Founded 2016 · 2 co-founders · $10K to start	66	Build this
RL Luxury gift bouquet service reallyluxegifts.ca Luxury gift bouquets for elegant gifting solutions.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Shoppers +2		Founded 2020 · 2 co-founders · Built in 90 days	40	Build this
Compliment-driven fragrance line fragrance.one "Fragrance One: Scents Designed for Compliment-Worthy Moments."	$200K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Mens Lifestyle Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $100K to start	63	Build this
Diy face mask kits keautybeauty.com DIY Face Mask Kits with Coffee and Tea Antioxidants.	$2K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Skincare Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2018 · 2 people · $50K to start	52	Build this
Fine jewelry design studio costante.co Fine jewelry brand offering bespoke elegance.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Affluent Consumers +2		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $100K to start	48	Build this
Socks that create jobs hippyfeet.com "Sustainable socks providing jobs for homeless youth."	$90K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Outsourcing Organic social media +1	Socially Conscious Cons... +4	+29	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $30K to start	70	Build this
Sorority-inspired fine jewelry maziandzo.com Effortless, high-quality fine jewelry with personality.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Women +2	+27	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	69	Build this
Custom comic book subscription comiccrate.org Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.	$2K /mo Reported	Subscription	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4		Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	69	Build this
Gluten-free recipe blog theresahealey.com Craft and recipe blog with an Etsy handmade shop.	$1K /mo Reported	Blogging +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Crafters +5	+32	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $400 to start	70	Build this
Custom playing card retailer playingcarddecks.com Online retailer and creator of unique playing card decks.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Playing Card Collectors +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $80K to start	72	Build this
Handcrafted jewelry and accessories quirksmith.com Handcrafted jewelry inspired by Indian languages and poetry.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Women +2		Founded 2016 · 5 people · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India	50	Build this
Nature-inspired candle maker bluminaryshop.com Nature-inspired candles capturing scents from global travels.	$500 /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Home Decor Enthusiasts +3	+2	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this
Custom name necklace design azizajewelry.com Custom jewelry celebrating unique bonds and cherished names.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Mothers +3	+28	Founded 2003 · Solo founder · Asheville, North Carolina, USA, United States Minor Outlying Islands	68	Build this
Hand-lettered stationery products jordynalisondesigns.com Hand-lettered gifts and digital designs for joyful connections.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Shoppers +2	+17	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · Michigan, USA, United States	68	Build this
Honey-based bath and beauty beeinspiredgoods.com Honeybee-inspired natural foods and bath goods.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO	Health Conscious Consumers +3	+8	Founded 2012 · 3 people · Maryland, USA, United States	55	Build this

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