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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$50K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Performance coaching agency

"Peak performance agency unlocking individual and team potential."

quintessentialperformance.com

$5K /mo Reported

Immersive corporate event platform

Metaverse events platform for remote teams.

party.space

$70K /mo Reported

Esports arena management software

"Cloud-Based Management Software for Esports Arenas Worldwide"

ggcircuit.com

$300K /mo Reported

Antibacterial wipes dispenser

Antibacterial wipe dispensers for gyms and workplaces.

thehygienecompanyonline.co.uk

$500K /mo Reported

Hydroponics supply e-commerce

E-commerce hub for cannabis cultivation supplies.

growershouse.com

$3M /mo Reported

Mobile food service provider

Corporate event food solutions with mobile vendors.

foodfleet.com

$2M /mo Reported

Customizable maze research tool

Innovative mazes for advanced behavioral research.

maze.conductscience.com

$100K /mo Reported

Accurate audio transcription service

Human-powered transcription services with transparent pricing.

gmrtranscription.com

$200K /mo Reported

Human translation services provider

Remote human translation agency for global businesses.

lotuly.com

$40K /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

All-in-one crm platform

All-in-one CRM and automation platform for businesses.

greenrope.com

$200K /mo Reported

Simple online citation generator

Online citation generator for students and researchers.

citationsy.com

$500 /mo Reported

Mobile meditation studio

Mobile meditation studio with individual sound therapy pods.

kalabaltimore.com

$10K /mo Reported

Process automation consultancy

Low-code automation solutions for global businesses.

idigitizeglobal.com

$10K /mo Reported

Job search automation platform

Job search automation platform for individuals and businesses.

loopcv.pro

$30K /mo Reported

Personalized language consultations

Personalized language tutoring and cultural training service.

hyperfluent.com

$9K /mo Reported

Branding and animation studio

Creative studio specializing in branding and animation for ethical organizations.

loveandlogic.co.uk

$8K /mo Reported

All-in-one event management tool

All-in-one ticketing platform for seamless event management.

eventbookings.com

$50K /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.
Performance coaching agency quintessentialperformance.com "Peak performance agency unlocking individual and team potential."	$5K /mo Reported	Coaching +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Organizations +5		Founded 2018 · 3 people · $2K to start	51	Build this
Immersive corporate event platform party.space Metaverse events platform for remote teams.	$70K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Remote Teams +5	+1	Founded 2020 · 33 people · $200K to start	45	Build this
Esports arena management software ggcircuit.com "Cloud-Based Management Software for Esports Arenas Worldwide"	$300K /mo Reported	SaaS +3	Word of mouth	Esports Arena Owners +3	+1	Founded 2014 · 25 people · $50K to start	60	Build this
Antibacterial wipes dispenser thehygienecompanyonline.co.uk Antibacterial wipe dispensers for gyms and workplaces.	$500K /mo Reported	Product sales +1	Direct sales Email marketing	Gyms +6		Founded 1992 · 6 people · $70K to start	57	Build this
Hydroponics supply e-commerce growershouse.com E-commerce hub for cannabis cultivation supplies.	$3M /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Cannabis Growers +7	+36	Founded 2011 · 50 people · $200K to start	53	Build this
Mobile food service provider foodfleet.com Corporate event food solutions with mobile vendors.	$2M /mo Reported	Agency +3	Direct sales	Corporate Event Planners +4	+8	Founded 2012 · 6 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	49	Build this
Customizable maze research tool maze.conductscience.com Innovative mazes for advanced behavioral research.	$100K /mo Reported	Custom manufacturing +3	Direct sales SEO	Private and Public Univ... +6		Founded 2013 · 15 people · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, United States	39	Build this
Accurate audio transcription service gmrtranscription.com Human-powered transcription services with transparent pricing.	$200K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Pay Per Click Advertising Referral Program +1	Consultants +6	+9	Founded 2004 · 5 people · $2K to start	63	Build this
Human translation services provider lotuly.com Remote human translation agency for global businesses.	$40K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Companies +8	+1	Founded 2019 · 2 people · Built in 90 days	62	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this
All-in-one crm platform greenrope.com All-in-one CRM and automation platform for businesses.	$200K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	SMBs +4	+39	Founded 2008 · 15 people · Gig Harbor, WA, USA, United States	73	Build this
Simple online citation generator citationsy.com Online citation generator for students and researchers.	$500 /mo Reported	Subscription +2	SEO Word of mouth	Students +3	+19	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	68	Build this
Mobile meditation studio kalabaltimore.com Mobile meditation studio with individual sound therapy pods.	$10K /mo Reported	Event rental +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate HR Managers +4		Founded 2019 · 2 co-founders · $60K to start	44	Build this
Process automation consultancy idigitizeglobal.com Low-code automation solutions for global businesses.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Global Enterprises +7	+1	Founded 2021 · 5 people · $1K to start	67	Build this
Job search automation platform loopcv.pro Job search automation platform for individuals and businesses.	$30K /mo Reported	SaaS +6	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Bootcamps +11	+9	Founded 2020 · 2 people · $200 to start	72	Build this
Personalized language consultations hyperfluent.com Personalized language tutoring and cultural training service.	$9K /mo Reported	Coaching +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Professional Athletes +7		Founded 2011 · Solo founder · $1K to start	59	Build this
Branding and animation studio loveandlogic.co.uk Creative studio specializing in branding and animation for ethical organizations.	$8K /mo Reported	Consulting +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charities +5	GO +37	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $3K to start	64	Build this
All-in-one event management tool eventbookings.com All-in-one ticketing platform for seamless event management.	$50K /mo Reported	Software +4	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Universities and Educat... +9	+5	Founded 2017 · 25 people · $60K to start	52	Build this

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