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Business ideas you can start alone, with real startup costs
47 business ideas compared by startup cost, time to first sale and skills needed, with steps to start and official sources.
Solopreneur.co is the operating manual for one-person businesses: practical guides with sources, figures we've checked, and free tools for starting, pricing, staying legal and getting paid on your own.
Free tools
- 01Freelance rate calculatorThe hourly and day rate that covers your income goal, costs, tax and unbillable time.
- 02LLC cost calculatorState filing and annual fees, only from official state sources.
- 03Self-employment tax estimatorThe IRS Schedule SE method with 2026 Social Security wage base.
- 04Business name generatorBrandable names, then the checks to run before you commit.
- 05Pricing calculatorPrice a product or package from cost, margin and fees.
- 06CRM pickerAnswer five questions, get a shortlist that fits a one-person sales process.
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