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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$40K /mo

Middle half earn $10K – $200K/mo

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Self-published career guide

Online community and resources for unconventional career paths

pathlesspath.com

$20K /mo Estimated

E-commerce dropshipping training

E-commerce coaching for aspiring dropship entrepreneurs.

dropshipunlocked.com

$300K /mo Reported

Dropshipping resource platform

Free resource hub for aspiring dropshipping entrepreneurs.

dropship.it

$10K /mo Reported

E-commerce website builder

"E-commerce site builder with $10K monthly revenue guarantee."

qwantify.com

$600K /mo Reported

Turnkey photo booth systems

Photo booths for aspiring rental entrepreneurs.

photoboothint.com

$400K /mo Reported

Professional grill cleaning service

Franchise business for BBQ grill cleaning services.

thebbqcleaner.com

$70K /mo Reported

Drop shipping store builder

Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ecomkingvault.com

$100K /mo Reported

Audiobook publishing course

Online education for aspiring book publishers.

publishing.com

$100K /mo Reported

Custom hair brand builder

Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.

privatelabelextensions.com

$700K /mo Reported

Amazon selling education platform

Online courses to master Amazon selling globally.

marketplacesuperheroes.com

$400K /mo Reported

0% interest funding solutions

"0% Interest Loans for Aspiring Entrepreneurs."

lendingamericallc.com

$30K /mo Reported

Product review video service

- 'Speaker and educator sharing insights on teacher retention' - 'Author and YouTuber creating educational resources for parents' - 'Entrepreneur focused on product reviews and online growth' - 'Coach guiding aspiring teachers toward impactful careers' - 'Content creator specializing in personal development and wellness' - 'Online platform connecting brands with product reviewers

tylerchristensen.com

$5K /mo Estimated

All-in-one business platform

All-in-one platform for business formation and compliance

zenbusiness.com

$7M /mo Estimated

Language learning app

Language learning app that makes education fun.

duolingo.com

$4M /mo Estimated

Blogging business guide

"Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."

bloggersideas.com

$70K /mo Reported

Affiliate marketing training hub

Affiliate marketing education platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.

buildapreneur.com

$80K /mo Reported

Print on demand apparel service

Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.

cinquantacoxsmith.com

$10K /mo Reported

Tech company launch course

Online course for building mini tech startups.

ministartups.co

$1K /mo Reported

Failure story platform

Startup failure stories and lessons for founders

failory.com

$10K /mo Reported

Business growth consulting hub

Business consultancy and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

thrivette.com

$10K /mo Reported

Startup resource aggregator

Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

alltopstartups.com

$10K /mo Reported

Vending business training courses

Online courses for starting a vending machine business.

ikravevending.com

$30K /mo Reported

Life transformation coaching

Personal growth guidance and SEO consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.

busylivingbetter.com

$5K /mo Reported

Blogging and marketing insights

Blogging and marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

ryrob.com

$40K /mo Reported

Personal finance education hub

Personal finance blog for aspiring entrepreneurs.

themoneymaniac.com

$3K /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.
Self-published career guide pathlesspath.com Online community and resources for unconventional career paths	$20K /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Organic social media Email List Growth +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +7	SU +3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $7K to start	85	Build this
DU E-commerce dropshipping training dropshipunlocked.com E-commerce coaching for aspiring dropship entrepreneurs.	$300K /mo Reported	Course +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+30	Founded 2019 · 6 people · $4K to start	65	Build this
Dropshipping resource platform dropship.it Free resource hub for aspiring dropshipping entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Facebook Community SEO +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	LO +8	Founded 2021 · 7 people · $30K to start	58	Build this
E-commerce website builder qwantify.com "E-commerce site builder with $10K monthly revenue guarantee."	$600K /mo Reported	Agency +2	Direct sales	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +1	VI LO	Founded 2016 · 22 people · $1K to start	53	Build this
Turnkey photo booth systems photoboothint.com Photo booths for aspiring rental entrepreneurs.	$400K /mo Reported	Product sales +2	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+2	Founded 2015 · 4 people · $6K to start	74	Build this
Professional grill cleaning service thebbqcleaner.com Franchise business for BBQ grill cleaning services.	$70K /mo Reported	Franchise +1	Email marketing Referral Program +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +1		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $50K to start	59	Build this
Drop shipping store builder ecomkingvault.com Drop shipping mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$100K /mo Reported	Coaching +1	Advertising on social media SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+3	Founded 2017 · 6 people · $1K to start	56	Build this
Audiobook publishing course publishing.com Online education for aspiring book publishers.	$100K /mo Reported	Course +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	KA +1	Founded 2018 · 2 people · Chester, New Jersey, USA, United States	69	Build this
Custom hair brand builder privatelabelextensions.com Hair brand creation for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$700K /mo Reported	Drop shipping +5	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Women +4	+56	Founded 2013 · 20 people · $10K to start	56	Build this
Amazon selling education platform marketplacesuperheroes.com Online courses to master Amazon selling globally.	$400K /mo Reported	Course +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	+36	2 co-founders · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Other	73	Build this
0% interest funding solutions lendingamericallc.com "0% Interest Loans for Aspiring Entrepreneurs."	$30K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2015 · 2 people · United States	54	Build this
Product review video service tylerchristensen.com - 'Speaker and educator sharing insights on teacher retention' - 'Author and YouTuber creating educational resources for parents' - 'Entrepreneur focused on product reviews and online growth' - 'Coach guiding aspiring teachers toward impactful careers' - 'Content creator specializing in personal development and wellness' - 'Online platform connecting brands with product reviewers	$5K /mo Estimated	Affiliate +2	Content marketing Organic social media +1	Side Hustlers +2		Founded 2022 · Solo founder · Built in 90 days	74	Build this
All-in-one business platform zenbusiness.com All-in-one platform for business formation and compliance	$7M /mo Estimated	Subscription +3	SEO Affiliate program +1	First-time Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2017 · 3 co-founders · $5M to start	59	Build this
Language learning app duolingo.com Language learning app that makes education fun.	$4M /mo Estimated	Subscription +2	Referral Program Great customer service +1	Language Learners +2	CU	Founded 2011 · 650 people · $3M to start	58	Build this
Blogging business guide bloggersideas.com "Digital marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs."	$70K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Facebook Community Brand Authenticity +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3		Founded 2014 · 15 people · $50 to start	60	Build this
Affiliate marketing training hub buildapreneur.com Affiliate marketing education platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$80K /mo Reported	Course +3	Affiliate program Facebook Community +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Highland, United States	87	Build this
CC Print on demand apparel service cinquantacoxsmith.com Print On Demand business coaching for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Coaching +3	Word of mouth SEO +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+87	Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $100 to start	80	Build this
Tech company launch course ministartups.co Online course for building mini tech startups.	$1K /mo Reported	Course +2	SEO Word of mouth +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2	PO	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $80 to start	64	Build this
Failure story platform failory.com Startup failure stories and lessons for founders	$10K /mo Reported	Sponsorships +2	Press Organic social media +1	Failed Startup Owners +5		Founded 2017 · 3 co-founders · Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina	64	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
Startup resource aggregator alltopstartups.com Startup insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$10K /mo Reported	Newsletter +4	Email marketing SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	+16	Founded 2018 · 2 people · England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	74	Build this
Vending business training courses ikravevending.com Online courses for starting a vending machine business.	$30K /mo Reported	Online courses +4	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +3	CO +22	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	74	Build this
Life transformation coaching busylivingbetter.com Personal growth guidance and SEO consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$5K /mo Reported	Consulting +2	Word of mouth SEO	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +2		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $400 to start	64	Build this
Blogging and marketing insights ryrob.com Blogging and marketing insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$40K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Email marketing SEO +1	New Bloggers +6	CO +34	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $500 to start	86	Build this
Personal finance education hub themoneymaniac.com Personal finance blog for aspiring entrepreneurs.	$3K /mo Reported	Blog +3	SEO	Side Hustlers +4	+9	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $400 to start	64	Build this

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