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$10K+

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$1M+

Median revenue

$8K /mo

Middle half earn $4K – $30K/mo

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Digital interactive worksheets

Digital platform turning classroom materials into interactive activities.

teachermade.com

$80K /mo Reported

Interactive stem workshop provider

Educational services including workshops, after-school clubs and speakers.

vsteamedu.com

$5K /mo Reported

Online maths tutoring platform

Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.

thirdspacelearning.com

$800K /mo Reported

Three-dimensional dry erase boards

"3D dry erase boards for creative expression."

twisted-boards.com

$1K /mo Reported

Convert images, PDFs, or links into slides, videos, podcasts, or social posts. Boost productivity in your knowledge sharing workflow!

chatslide.ai

$7K /mo Reported

Instant translation integration

"Browser-integrated translator for language enthusiasts and expats."

gikken.co

$50K /mo Reported

Premium planning journals

Handmade planners and journals for goal-driven lifestyles.

sephcrafts.com

$200 /mo Reported

Mental model flashcards

"Mental model flashcards for better decision-making."

wisecharlie.com

$500 /mo Reported

Ai quiz generation tool

AI quiz generator for educators.

questgen.ai

$4K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Activity booklets for leaders

Activity booklets for youth leadership organizations.

leaderconnectingleaders.com

$5K /mo Reported

Sensitive info blurring tool

Browser extension to blur sensitive info during video recordings.

blurweb.app

$2K /mo Reported

Kids' crafting inspiration hub

Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.

redtedart.com

$20K /mo Reported

Sales follow-up automation tool

Sales automation software for time-strapped entrepreneurs.

closem.ai

$30K /mo Reported

Focus-enhancing productivity app

Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.

stayinsession.com

$8K /mo Reported

Custom planner creation service

Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.

plannerpeace.com.au

$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.
T Digital interactive worksheets teachermade.com Digital platform turning classroom materials into interactive activities.	$80K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Teachers +2	SI GO +10	Founded 2020 · 12 people · $2M to start	57	Build this
VE Interactive stem workshop provider vsteamedu.com Educational services including workshops, after-school clubs and speakers.	$5K /mo Reported	Workshops +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Schools +2	+37	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $3K to start	63	Build this
Online maths tutoring platform thirdspacelearning.com Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.	$800K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Schools +4	SA	Founded 2013 · 80 people · $100K to start	55	Build this
Three-dimensional dry erase boards twisted-boards.com "3D dry erase boards for creative expression."	$1K /mo Reported	Retail +1	Press Organic social media +1	College Students +11		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, United States	48	Build this
CA Convert images, PDFs, or links into slides, videos, podcasts, or social posts. Boost productivity in your knowledge sharing workflow! chatslide.ai	$7K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Product Hunt SEO +1	Teachers +6		Founded 2023 · 10 people · $500 to start	75	Build this
Instant translation integration gikken.co "Browser-integrated translator for language enthusiasts and expats."	$50K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +2	Word of mouth SEO	Language Enthusiasts +4	+21	Solo founder · Built in 365 days · Berlin, Germany, Germany	81	Build this
Premium planning journals sephcrafts.com Handmade planners and journals for goal-driven lifestyles.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Teachers +5	+11	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	68	Build this
Mental model flashcards wisecharlie.com "Mental model flashcards for better decision-making."	$500 /mo Reported	Physical product +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Learners +3	BU	Solo founder · $10K to start · Chicago, United States	50	Build this
Ai quiz generation tool questgen.ai AI quiz generator for educators.	$4K /mo Reported	SaaS +1	SEO Organic social media	Educators +5	+3	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $500 to start	84	Build this
Business growth consulting hub thrivette.com Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +5	+84	Founded 2018 · 2 people · $10K to start	64	Build this
Activity booklets for leaders leaderconnectingleaders.com Activity booklets for youth leadership organizations.	$5K /mo Reported	Digital products +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Girl Scout Leaders +4	+28	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $100 to start	78	Build this
Sensitive info blurring tool blurweb.app Browser extension to blur sensitive info during video recordings.	$2K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +1	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Youtubers +6	PR +5	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $5 to start	76	Build this
Kids' crafting inspiration hub redtedart.com Crafts blog inspiring kids to create easily.	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +7	Pay Per Click Advertising SEO +1	Parents +3		Founded 2010 · Solo founder · Built in 7 days	81	Build this
Sales follow-up automation tool closem.ai Sales automation software for time-strapped entrepreneurs.	$30K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Coaches +18	+15	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Clearwater, Florida, United States, United States	71	Build this
Focus-enhancing productivity app stayinsession.com Focus-enhancement app blocking digital distractions.	$8K /mo Reported	Freemium +1	Word of mouth Organic social media	Creative Workers +5	PR	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $100 to start	73	Build this
Custom planner creation service plannerpeace.com.au Customizable planners for creative and organized lifestyles.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Planner Enthusiasts +4	+5	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia	68	Build this

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