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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$60K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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Curated gifting solutions

Curated gift boxes for memorable celebrations.

confetepartybox.com

$20K /mo Reported

Social media lead generator

"Digital ad agency boosting revenue with lead generation expertise."

wealthleadgen.com

$10K /mo Reported

Stock trading education platform

"Stock option education for aspiring traders."

maxoptionstrading.com

$30K /mo Reported

End-to-end video production

Comprehensive video production services for brands.

filmbaker.com

$50K /mo Reported

Future-focused innovation coaching

Futurist consultancy empowering innovation-driven growth.

thinkfuture.substack.com

$300K /mo Reported

Media storytelling bridge

"Storytelling agency amplifying untold truths for all voices."

lioness.co

$50K /mo Reported

Custom family cookbook builder

Custom cookbook creation for preserving cherished food memories.

heritagecookbook.com

$60K /mo Reported

Hands-on steams education kits

Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.

upbrainery.com

$90K /mo Reported

Autonomous security robots

Autonomous security robots enhancing public safety nationwide.

knightscope.com

$300K /mo Reported

Corporate video production service

Video production company for Atlanta businesses.

cff.media

$10K /mo Reported

Background check software

Comprehensive background checks for organizations' safety and security.

safehiringsolutions.com

$500K /mo Reported

Corporate magic entertainment

Luxury corporate entertainment with world-class magic and mentalism.

ahrealmagic.com

$20K /mo Reported

Financial data structuring tool

Automated financial data organization for banks.

klooks.com.br

$60K /mo Reported

Flexible workspace search platform

"Online platform for flexible office space solutions."

theofficeproviders.com

$10K /mo Reported

Ai-powered video localization

"AI translation and voiceover for global reach."

vidby.com

$80K /mo Reported

Crowdfunding platform service

Enterprise crowdfunding platform for digital fundraising solutions.

connectionpoint.com

$400K /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.
Curated gifting solutions confetepartybox.com Curated gift boxes for memorable celebrations.	$20K /mo Reported	E Commerce +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Corporations +3	AD +6	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $10K to start	72	Build this
Social media lead generator wealthleadgen.com "Digital ad agency boosting revenue with lead generation expertise."	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +7	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Entrepreneurs +14	AN +1	Founded 2018 · 5 people · $200 to start	53	Build this
Stock trading education platform maxoptionstrading.com "Stock option education for aspiring traders."	$30K /mo Reported	Community +6	Pay Per Click Advertising Organic social media +1	Aspiring Traders +10	+7	Founded 2020 · 6 people · $4K to start	68	Build this
End-to-end video production filmbaker.com Comprehensive video production services for brands.	$50K /mo Reported	Service agency	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Brands +2	AD AD AD +2	Founded 2017 · 35 people · Built in 20 days	33	Build this
Future-focused innovation coaching thinkfuture.substack.com Futurist consultancy empowering innovation-driven growth.	$300K /mo Reported	Consulting +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporations +2		Founded 2011 · 2 people · $1K to start	64	Build this
Media storytelling bridge lioness.co "Storytelling agency amplifying untold truths for all voices."	$50K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Startups +4		Founded 2020 · 10 people · $60K to start	42	Build this
Custom family cookbook builder heritagecookbook.com Custom cookbook creation for preserving cherished food memories.	$60K /mo Reported	Membership +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Families +6	+16	Founded 2004 · Solo founder · $10K to start	75	Build this
Hands-on steams education kits upbrainery.com Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.	$90K /mo Reported	Subscription +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +5	AD +52	Founded 2020 · 55 people · $500K to start	54	Build this
Autonomous security robots knightscope.com Autonomous security robots enhancing public safety nationwide.	$300K /mo Reported	Direct sales +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Law Enforcement +3		Founded 2013 · 57 people · $10M to start	42	Build this
Corporate video production service cff.media Video production company for Atlanta businesses.	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	SMBs +4	VI AD +13	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · $2K to start	59	Build this
Background check software safehiringsolutions.com Comprehensive background checks for organizations' safety and security.	$500K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Schools +4		Founded 2004 · 40 people · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, United States	49	Build this
Corporate magic entertainment ahrealmagic.com Luxury corporate entertainment with world-class magic and mentalism.	$20K /mo Reported	Performance service +1	Word of mouth SEO	Corporations +2	VI +6	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $500 to start	70	Build this
Financial data structuring tool klooks.com.br Automated financial data organization for banks.	$60K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Direct sales	Banks +7	GO +14	Founded 2012 · 35 people · $50K to start	45	Build this
Flexible workspace search platform theofficeproviders.com "Online platform for flexible office space solutions."	$10K /mo Reported	Agency +4	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Small Business Owners +4	CU +41	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $2K to start	60	Build this
Ai-powered video localization vidby.com "AI translation and voiceover for global reach."	$80K /mo Reported	B2b +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising	Educational Institutions +5	+2	Founded 2021 · 87 people · Risch, Zug, Switzerland, Switzerland	49	Build this
Crowdfunding platform service connectionpoint.com Enterprise crowdfunding platform for digital fundraising solutions.	$400K /mo Reported	Platform +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Nonprofits +6		Founded 2008 · 20 people · $600K to start	48	Build this

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