Questions, answered honestly
Everything you need to pick an idea, read a report well and take your first steps.
How to use Ideas That Run
A report is a plan you can follow at your own pace. Here's the order that works best.
- 🧭Pick an idea that fits you
Use the business picker or the filters on All ideas: budget, hours a week, difficulty and how much AI can do. Start with one idea, not five.
- 🔎Read the demand numbers
Check who is asking, how many people, and where each number comes from. Amounts marked "~" or "estimate" are rough. Real demand you can see beats a big number.
- 🧩Check the gap
Look at what already exists and what people still complain about. Your way in is the thing nobody does well yet.
- 🧾Do the money math
Read the start budget, the monthly costs and the low, middle and high outcomes. Plan around the low one, so the bet stays small.
- 🚀Follow the launch steps
Work through the step-by-step plan in order. Each step is small, and each one has a clear finish line.
- 💬Use the prompts
Copy each prompt into your own AI, fill in the parts in {{curly brackets}}, and check what comes back before you use it. You make the final call.
- 📈Track and use the stop rule
Check the weekly numbers the report lists. If you hit the stop rule, stop or change course. That's a smart result, not a failure.
Getting started
What is Ideas That Run?
A library of researched reports on small online businesses where AI can do a big share of the work. Each report shows who is asking for it, what it costs, how much AI can help, what you still do yourself, and when to stop.
Do I need to know how to code?
Not for every idea. Each report has a difficulty label. Easy ideas need no coding at all, and for the others your AI can write most of the code while you test it and decide. The business picker matches ideas to your skills.
How much money do I need to start?
Less than most people expect. Every report lists the start budget and the monthly costs line by line, and many ideas start under about $50. These are estimates, so check current prices before you buy anything.
How much time does it take?
Each report shows an estimate of hours per week. Many ideas fit around a job, especially at the start. Your own pace matters more than any number we give.
Which AI do I need?
Any capable AI chat assistant you already use. The prompts are plain text, so you can paste them into the one you like.
Honest answers
Will I make money?
Maybe not, and we'd rather be straight with you. Most new online businesses earn little or nothing at first. Each report shows a low, middle and high outcome, and the low one is common. What we can promise is a clear plan, real research and a stop rule, so a small bet stays small.
Does AI do all the work?
No. AI can do much of the heavy lifting, like research, building and writing. You still check the work, make the accounts, collect the money and make the decisions. Every report shows exactly where you come in.
Do you run the business for me?
No. You run it yourself, on your own accounts. We give you the report and the prompts, and we never log in to your accounts.
Where do the numbers come from?
From outside sources and our own research: forum posts, store pages, search data and public reports. Uncertain amounts are marked "estimate" or "~". Reports are not financial advice.
Plans and access
What do I get free with my email?
One full report of your choice, unlocked on the spot, prompts included. One free report per person. You'll also get our daily idea email, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
What is the day pass?
A one-time $10 payment that opens every full report for 24 hours. It's a great way to compare several ideas, copy the prompts you need and decide which one to start. It never renews.
Day pass or membership?
The day pass suits a focused look around. The $19/month membership suits you if you want new reports as they come out and time to work through the launch steps. You can start with a day pass and join later.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final, because the reports are digital and you can read them right away. That's why you can try a free report or a $10 day pass first. We refund a duplicate charge or a technical problem that stopped your access if you email [email protected] within 7 days. Details: Refund policy.
How do I cancel?
Log in, open My account and click Manage subscription. You keep access until the end of the month you paid for, and you won't be charged again.
How do I log in?
With your email and a 6-digit code we send you. No password. Every report then opens as you browse.
Are there ads?
A few clearly labeled sponsor spots: one AI tool slot and one tools slot in each report, and one in the daily email. Sponsors never change the scores or what we write.
Still stuck? Email [email protected].