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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$100K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $300K/mo

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AI professional headshot tool

AI tool for creating professional headshots in minutes.

betterpic.io

$300K /mo Reported

Affordable floral arrangements

Affordable floral arrangements for every occasion.

flowersandflowers.ca

$3K /mo Reported

Optical illusion design studio

"Optical Illusion Design Studio for Creative Projects."

salso.design

$100K /mo Reported

Custom label printing service

Custom printing solutions for all business needs.

novacustomlabelprinting.com

$20K /mo Reported

Sustainable hiking socks

"Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."

ftgusocks.com

$3K /mo Reported

High-quality translation services

B2B translation agency for specialized industry sectors.

deman-uebersetzungen.com

$600K /mo Reported

Mobile coffee van service

Mobile coffee van serving events and brand activations.

camper-cafe.co.uk

$20K /mo Reported

Smart home appliance store

E-commerce store for smart home appliances and garage motors.

sfk.gr

$20K /mo Reported

Results-driven digital agency

Full-service digital agency driving profit-focused results.

kontra.agency

$100K /mo Reported

Handcrafted leather goods

Veteran-owned premium American leather goods brand.

americanbenchcraft.com

$100K /mo Reported

Strategic branding agency

Creative agency enhancing brands through strategic design.

percept.com.au

$100K /mo Reported

Digital hospitality web design

"Digital Hospitality through Web Design & Development."

cantilever.co

$100K /mo Reported

Custom animated video service

Custom animated explainer videos for global corporate clients.

kasradesign.com

$100K /mo Reported

Corporate video production

Corporate video production for Fortune 500 companies.

dmakproductions.com

$50K /mo Reported

Custom printed promotional products

Custom-branded products to boost business and customer loyalty.

umbrellasandbeyond.com

$3K /mo Reported

Custom presentation folder maker

"Boutique presentation folder company with vast customization options."

companyfolders.com

$300K /mo Reported

Customized apparel printing service

Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.

dexpel.pk

$100K /mo Reported

Sweat-proof dress shirts

Sweat-wicking dress shirts combining style and performance.

lawrencehuntfashion.com

$20K /mo Reported

Luxury balloon decoration service

Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.

balloonhaus.shop

$20K /mo Reported

Australian handmade wood gifts

Online store for Australian handmade woodcraft gifts.

australianwoodwork.com.au

$20K /mo Reported

Custom sock subscription service

Custom sock creation and subscription service experts.

sockclub.com

$1M /mo Reported

Event entertainment solutions

"Event production company with interactive entertainment solutions."

interactiveparty.com

$400K /mo Reported

Local community car service

Local and corporate transportation with top-notch service.

bestdealcarservice.com

$300K /mo Reported

Open-air photo booth rental

Open-air photo booth franchise for interactive event experiences.

tapsnap.net

$400K /mo Reported

Custom logo bling pendants

Custom wooden pendants crafted from logos.

bigheadcustom.com

$10K /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.
AI professional headshot tool betterpic.io AI tool for creating professional headshots in minutes.	$300K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Professionals +5	FI +15	Founded 2023 · 20 people · $70K to start	64	Build this
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
Optical illusion design studio salso.design "Optical Illusion Design Studio for Creative Projects."	$100K /mo Reported	Design services +2	Word of mouth Organic social media	Advertising Agencies +4	IN ME	Founded 2012 · 6 people · $2K to start	56	Build this
Custom label printing service novacustomlabelprinting.com Custom printing solutions for all business needs.	$20K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Word of mouth SEO	Small Business Owners +2	+20	Founded 1995 · Solo founder · $2K to start	65	Build this
Sustainable hiking socks ftgusocks.com "Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	59	Build this
High-quality translation services deman-uebersetzungen.com B2B translation agency for specialized industry sectors.	$600K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	SMBs +4	+13	Founded 2015 · 35 people · $1M to start	42	Build this
Mobile coffee van service camper-cafe.co.uk Mobile coffee van serving events and brand activations.	$20K /mo Reported	Service +2	SEO Organic social media	Event Organizers +3		Founded 2011 · 2 people · $5K to start	56	Build this
Smart home appliance store sfk.gr E-commerce store for smart home appliances and garage motors.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Homeowners +4		Founded 2019 · 3 people · $2K to start	63	Build this
Results-driven digital agency kontra.agency Full-service digital agency driving profit-focused results.	$100K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Small Business Owners +3	+24	Founded 2011 · 22 people · $5K to start	47	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
Strategic branding agency percept.com.au Creative agency enhancing brands through strategic design.	$100K /mo Reported	Consulting +1	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Entrepreneurs +3	AD AD +20	Founded 1997 · 8 people · $20K to start	57	Build this
Digital hospitality web design cantilever.co "Digital Hospitality through Web Design & Development."	$100K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	SMBs +2	+9	Founded 2011 · 9 people · $10K to start	63	Build this
Custom animated video service kasradesign.com Custom animated explainer videos for global corporate clients.	$100K /mo Reported	Digital Products & Courses +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Clients +3	VI +26	Founded 2011 · 15 people · $7K to start	51	Build this
Corporate video production dmakproductions.com Corporate video production for Fortune 500 companies.	$50K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Fortune 500 Companies +2	VI	Founded 2011 · 2 people · $10K to start	60	Build this
Custom printed promotional products umbrellasandbeyond.com Custom-branded products to boost business and customer loyalty.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Small Business Owners +3		Founded 2006 · Solo founder · $20K to start	49	Build this
Custom presentation folder maker companyfolders.com "Boutique presentation folder company with vast customization options."	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Graphic Designers +5	CO +5	Founded 2003 · 15 people · $60K to start	52	Build this
Customized apparel printing service dexpel.pk Custom print store for personalized apparel and merchandise.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +4		Founded 2009 · 10 people · $3K to start	59	Build this
Sweat-proof dress shirts lawrencehuntfashion.com Sweat-wicking dress shirts combining style and performance.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing Press +1	Men +3	+18	Founded 2016 · 2 people · Detroit, Michigan, USA, United States	68	Build this
Luxury balloon decoration service balloonhaus.shop Luxury balloon installations for unforgettable events.	$20K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +4	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Event Planners +2	+2	Founded 2018 · 16 people · Canada	50	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
Custom sock subscription service sockclub.com Custom sock creation and subscription service experts.	$1M /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	SMBs +3	+8	Founded 2011 · 38 people · Austin, Texas, USA, United States	61	Build this
Event entertainment solutions interactiveparty.com "Event production company with interactive entertainment solutions."	$400K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Event Planners +3		Founded 1988 · 12 people · $30K to start	47	Build this
Local community car service bestdealcarservice.com Local and corporate transportation with top-notch service.	$300K /mo Reported	Service business	SEO Email marketing +1	Local Communities +2	+9	Founded 2014 · 9 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	53	Build this
Open-air photo booth rental tapsnap.net Open-air photo booth franchise for interactive event experiences.	$400K /mo Reported	Franchise +3	Press Email marketing +1	Corporate Clients Seeki... +7	AD	Founded 2012 · 18 people · North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	49	Build this
Custom logo bling pendants bigheadcustom.com Custom wooden pendants crafted from logos.	$10K /mo Reported	Custom orders +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Rappers +4	+11	Founded 2012 · 3 people · $100 to start	60	Build this

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