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$1M+

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$40K /mo

Middle half earn $8K – $100K/mo

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Cat interaction experience

Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.

catcafesd.com

$40K /mo Reported

Axe throwing experience venue

Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.

forgedaxe.ca

$100K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Affordable online water sports

Affordable online water sports gear for Australians.

baysports.com.au

$100K /mo Reported

Luxury yacht and car rentals

Luxury yacht and supercar rentals in Dubai.

eliterentalsdubai.com

$10M /mo Reported

Tailored sri lanka tours

"Sri Lanka & Maldives tour packages provider."

totaltravelsolution.com

$20K /mo Reported

Tailored himalayan trekking tours

Trekking and adventure tours in the Himalayas.

heavenhimalaya.com

$10K /mo Reported

Tours and activities search engine

Meta-search engine for tours and activities worldwide.

tourscanner.com

$60K /mo Reported

Street food tour experiences

Street food tours in 12 cities worldwide.

achefstour.com

$50K /mo Reported

Multi-country tour packages

"Regional tour packages across the Caucasus and Central Asia."

araratour.com

$10K /mo Reported

Free city walking tours

'Pay-what-you-want walking tours across Italy.'

freewalkingtouritalia.com

$10K /mo Reported

Local food tour service

Global walking tours exploring authentic local cuisine.

secretfoodtours.com

$800K /mo Reported

Customized travel package service

Destination management company specializing in global travel solutions.

raynatours.com

$4M /mo Reported

Scenic flight tour service

Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.

enviadventures.com

$40K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /mo Reported

Foldable origami kayak

Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.

orukayak.com

$400K /mo Reported

Pedal-powered coffee roasting

Pedal-powered wood-fired coffee roastery in Yukon.

firebeancoffee.ca

$8K /mo Reported

Charleston lifestyle blog

Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.

thecharlestonweekender.com

$2K /mo Reported

Mobility scooter rental service

Mobility scooter rentals for Los Angeles tourists.

lamobilityscooterrentals.com

$5K /mo Reported

Local news newsletter service

Local media brand spotlighting life in Mallorca, Spain.

themallorcan.com

$2K /mo Reported

Guided food exploration tours

Guided culinary tours showcasing Denver's vibrant food scene.

deliciousdenverfoodtours.com

$80K /mo Reported

Urban hiking tour service

Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.

urbanhikersf.com

$3K /mo Reported

European-style pub crawls

"Tourist-friendly pub crawls in Denver's vibrant nightlife."

crawldenver.co

$4K /mo Reported

On-demand luggage storage

On-demand luggage storage marketplace for travelers and locals.

bagsaway.com

$100K /mo Reported

Walking food tour experiences

"Walking food tours in Santa Fe and Albuquerque."

wandernewmexico.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.
Cat interaction experience catcafesd.com Cat cafe with adoptable cats and handcrafted drinks.	$40K /mo Reported	Admission fee +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Tourists +2	+6	Founded 2015 · 2 people · $100K to start	54	Build this
Axe throwing experience venue forgedaxe.ca Axe throwing venue hosting unforgettable events and tournaments.	$100K /mo Reported	In person events +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Tourists +4	CO +33	Founded 2017 · 9 people · Whistler Resort Municipality, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	61	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
Affordable online water sports baysports.com.au Affordable online water sports gear for Australians.	$100K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoors Enthusiasts +6	+9	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia	63	Build this
Luxury yacht and car rentals eliterentalsdubai.com Luxury yacht and supercar rentals in Dubai.	$10M /mo Reported	Rental +4	Facebook Community Pay Per Click Advertising +1	High-Net-Worth Individuals +2	+42	Founded 2017 · 118 people · $1M to start	58	Build this
Tailored sri lanka tours totaltravelsolution.com "Sri Lanka & Maldives tour packages provider."	$20K /mo Reported	Agency +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Tourists +2	FA EM +1	Founded 2011 · 5 people · $1K to start	55	Build this
Tailored himalayan trekking tours heavenhimalaya.com Trekking and adventure tours in the Himalayas.	$10K /mo Reported	Guided tours +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Adventure Travelers +2		Founded 2020 · 6 people · $20K to start	42	Build this
Tours and activities search engine tourscanner.com Meta-search engine for tours and activities worldwide.	$60K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Tourists +2	PR SI +4	Founded 2018 · 5 people · $5K to start	52	Build this
Street food tour experiences achefstour.com Street food tours in 12 cities worldwide.	$50K /mo Reported	Guided tours +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Travel Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · 2 people · $2K to start	62	Build this
Multi-country tour packages araratour.com "Regional tour packages across the Caucasus and Central Asia."	$10K /mo Reported	Package tours +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Tourists +5	+11	Founded 2014 · 8 people · $7K to start	41	Build this
Free city walking tours freewalkingtouritalia.com 'Pay-what-you-want walking tours across Italy.'	$10K /mo Reported	Pay what you want +1	Word of mouth SEO	Independent Travelers +2	+3	Founded 2018 · 3 people · $3K to start	58	Build this
Local food tour service secretfoodtours.com Global walking tours exploring authentic local cuisine.	$800K /mo Reported	Guided tours +2	Direct sales Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Travelers +2		Founded 2013 · 4 people · $3K to start	54	Build this
Customized travel package service raynatours.com Destination management company specializing in global travel solutions.	$4M /mo Reported	Package tours +4	Direct sales SEO	B2C Customers Looking f... +7	CU	Founded 2006 · 670 people · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates	35	Build this
Scenic flight tour service enviadventures.com Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.	$40K /mo Reported	Experiences +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	International Tourists ... +6	+43	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $300 to start	76	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this
Foldable origami kayak orukayak.com Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.	$400K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2012 · 10 people · Emeryville, Ontario, Canada, United States	51	Build this
Pedal-powered coffee roasting firebeancoffee.ca Pedal-powered wood-fired coffee roastery in Yukon.	$8K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Local Consumers in Yukon +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $2K to start	48	Build this
Charleston lifestyle blog thecharlestonweekender.com Lifestyle blog turned Charleston souvenir and gift shop.	$2K /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +8	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Charleston Tourists +7		Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Charleston, South Carolina, USA, United States	50	Build this
Mobility scooter rental service lamobilityscooterrentals.com Mobility scooter rentals for Los Angeles tourists.	$5K /mo Reported	Rental	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Tourists +3	+5	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $500 to start	65	Build this
Local news newsletter service themallorcan.com Local media brand spotlighting life in Mallorca, Spain.	$2K /mo Reported	Sponsorship +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Local Businesses +3	+6	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	72	Build this
Guided food exploration tours deliciousdenverfoodtours.com Guided culinary tours showcasing Denver's vibrant food scene.	$80K /mo Reported	Guided tours +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Local Consumers in Denver +9	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $2K to start	63	Build this
Urban hiking tour service urbanhikersf.com Urban hiking tours exploring San Francisco's hidden gems.	$3K /mo Reported	Service business +3	SEO	Visitors to San Francisco +6	+1	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · San Francisco, California, USA, United States	65	Build this
European-style pub crawls crawldenver.co "Tourist-friendly pub crawls in Denver's vibrant nightlife."	$4K /mo Reported	Ticket sales	Word of mouth Facebook Community	Tourists +3	+1	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $500 to start	54	Build this
On-demand luggage storage bagsaway.com On-demand luggage storage marketplace for travelers and locals.	$100K /mo Reported	Marketplace +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	City Locals Seeking Tem... +5	+3	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	60	Build this
Walking food tour experiences wandernewmexico.com "Walking food tours in Santa Fe and Albuquerque."	$10K /mo Reported	Guided tours	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Tourists Visiting New M... +4	GO +19	Founded 2016 · Solo founder · New Mexico, USA, United States	49	Build this

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