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$40K /mo

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Pregnancy and parenting website

Pregnancy and parenting website selling online prenatal courses

pullingcurls.com

$20K /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Her Paper Route: personal finance and lifestyle blog with courses and newsletters

herpaperroute.com

$7K /mo Reported

Personal finance blog

Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families

thesavvycouple.com

$20K /mo Reported

Online group card tool

Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.

thankbox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Local residential moving service

Full-service moving company in Southern California.

qshark-moving.com

$500K /mo Reported

Medical malpractice law firm

Medical malpractice attorneys fighting corporate negligence.

jameswoodlaw.com

$500K /mo Reported

Hassle-free childcare service

"Hassle-free in-home childcare agency for families."

twinkletoesnanny.com

$2M /mo Reported

Premium superfood supplement brand

"Organic superfoods for vibrant health and wellness."

herbalgoodnessco.com

$500K /mo Reported

Custom family cookbook builder

Custom cookbook creation for preserving cherished food memories.

heritagecookbook.com

$60K /mo Reported

Virtual magic performance service

Youthful magician offering enchanting virtual magic and juggling shows.

danchanmagic.com

$1K /mo Reported

Mindfulness meditation app

"Comprehensive meditation app for everyday mental wellness."

mindtastik.com

$40K /mo Reported

Custom handcrafted photo albums

Custom-crafted photo albums for unforgettable wedding memories.

candidshutters.com

$30K /mo Reported

Genuine wedding photography services

Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.

svenstudios.com

$6K /mo Reported

Pleated air filter service

"High-quality air filters for healthier indoor environments."

filterbuy.com

$20M /mo Reported

Parenting skills training course

Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.

teachingselfgovernment.com

$10K /mo Reported

Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

Board games in book boxes

Historical board games hidden in book boxes.

facadegames.com

$30K /mo Reported

Meaningful connection tool

Mindful card games for meaningful connections.

vertellis.nl

$400K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Custom photo print service

Online photo printing service for high-quality canvas and framed prints.

thecanvasworks.ie

$40K /mo Reported

Handboard wave riding gear

Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.

slydehandboards.com

$80K /mo Reported

Vacation rental homes

Beachside vacation rentals in Cardiff by-the-Sea.

cardiffvacations.com

$10K /mo Reported

Cargo bikes for families

Cargo bikes for eco-friendly load-carrying adventures.

yubabikes.com

$1M /mo Reported

Exclusive travel booking platform

Exclusive travel discounts for savvy explorers.

thetravelsecret.com

$100K /mo Reported

Campervan adventure rentals

"Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."

roamerica.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.
Pregnancy and parenting website pullingcurls.com Pregnancy and parenting website selling online prenatal courses	$20K /mo Reported	Online courses +2	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Parents +2	+13	Founded 2005 · 2 people · Built in 3200 days	71	Build this
Personal finance blog herpaperroute.com Her Paper Route: personal finance and lifestyle blog with courses and newsletters	$7K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +4	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Families +2	+36	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $300 to start	77	Build this
Personal finance blog thesavvycouple.com Personal finance blog and digital products shop for families	$20K /mo Reported	Blogging +8	Outsourcing Partnerships +1	Families +8	CO +44	Founded 2016 · 2 people · $500 to start	67	Build this
Online group card tool thankbox.com Digital group cards for heartfelt celebrations.	$30K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +5	Word of mouth SEO +1	Teams within Businesses +11	CU +27	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $3K to start	64	Build this
Local residential moving service qshark-moving.com Full-service moving company in Southern California.	$500K /mo Reported	Service business +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2014 · 30 people · $9K to start	49	Build this
JW Medical malpractice law firm jameswoodlaw.com Medical malpractice attorneys fighting corporate negligence.	$500K /mo Reported	Consulting	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Families +3		Founded 2008 · 8 people · $100K to start	55	Build this
Hassle-free childcare service twinkletoesnanny.com "Hassle-free in-home childcare agency for families."	$2M /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Families +2	CU	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · Gainesville, FL, USA, United States	61	Build this
Premium superfood supplement brand herbalgoodnessco.com "Organic superfoods for vibrant health and wellness."	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +3	GO +11	Founded 2013 · 10 people · Built in 1 day	66	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
Virtual magic performance service danchanmagic.com Youthful magician offering enchanting virtual magic and juggling shows.	$1K /mo Reported	Event performance +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2007 · 3 people · $1K to start	42	Build this
Mindfulness meditation app mindtastik.com "Comprehensive meditation app for everyday mental wellness."	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	People Seeking Better M... +5	GO +29	Founded 2019 · 3 people · $50K to start	60	Build this
Custom handcrafted photo albums candidshutters.com Custom-crafted photo albums for unforgettable wedding memories.	$30K /mo Reported	Custom order +1	Word of mouth SEO +1	Couples +2	+15	Founded 2018 · 22 people · Built in 120 days	50	Build this
Genuine wedding photography services svenstudios.com Wedding photography with a unique, artistic flair.	$6K /mo Reported	Services +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Engaged Couples +2	AD	Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $60K to start	47	Build this
Pleated air filter service filterbuy.com "High-quality air filters for healthier indoor environments."	$20M /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Families +4	+38	Founded 2012 · 1,000 people · Built in 180 days	66	Build this
Parenting skills training course teachingselfgovernment.com Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.	$10K /mo Reported	Digital course +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Parents +3		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $6K to start	61	Build this
Four-way volleyball game vivereltd.com Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
Board games in book boxes facadegames.com Historical board games hidden in book boxes.	$30K /mo Reported	Kickstarter +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Party Game Lovers +7	+7	Founded 2015 · 2 people · Columbus, Ohio, USA, United States	60	Build this
Meaningful connection tool vertellis.nl Mindful card games for meaningful connections.	$400K /mo Reported	E Commerce +7	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+6	Founded 2020 · 10 people · Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, Netherlands	65	Build this
DP Self-published island guidebooks dragontree.sheilacrosby.com "Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."	$200 /mo Reported	Self publishing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tourists visiting the a... +6	+7	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · El Paso, Spain, Spain	54	Build this
Custom photo print service thecanvasworks.ie Online photo printing service for high-quality canvas and framed prints.	$40K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Email marketing SEO +1	Musicians +8	+8	Founded 2007 · 5 people · Ireland, United States	59	Build this
Handboard wave riding gear slydehandboards.com Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Bodysurfing Enthusiasts +10		Founded 2010 · 3 people · San Clemente, California, USA, United States	50	Build this
Vacation rental homes cardiffvacations.com Beachside vacation rentals in Cardiff by-the-Sea.	$10K /mo Reported	Short term rental	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +4		Founded 2011 · 12 people · $30K to start	43	Build this
Cargo bikes for families yubabikes.com Cargo bikes for eco-friendly load-carrying adventures.	$1M /mo Reported	Product sales +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Families +3		Founded 2007 · 30 people · $6K to start	57	Build this
Exclusive travel booking platform thetravelsecret.com Exclusive travel discounts for savvy explorers.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Solo Travelers +6	CO +20	Founded 2018 · 2 people · San Diego, California, USA, United States	71	Build this
Campervan adventure rentals roamerica.com "Adventure campervan rentals for ultimate road trips."	$10K /mo Reported	Rental	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Adventure Enthusiasts L... +10	+13	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $30K to start	41	Build this

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