Frequently ugly questions

Straight answers, no funnel fog.

What is free?

All online business ideas, scores, startup ranges, revenue estimates, launch playbooks, unit economics, tools, first-customer plans, sorting, rankings, comparisons, state pages and guides are free without a paid plan.

What still costs money?

Optional convenience downloads, the $29/month Operator Workspace for favorites and action planning, and personalized consultation reports. Free online research does not require a subscription.

What is the Ugly Operator Workspace?

A $29/month operating dashboard for unlimited favorites, Saved/Validating/Finalist shortlist stages, private notes, project organization and a to-do board. You can cancel in the Stripe portal; the free catalog remains available.

What is the $49 Local Ugly Business Match?

A written report recommending three practical businesses for your location and constraints, with fit, startup categories, demand signals, competition, risks, customer channels and one final recommendation.

What is the $99 Launch Blueprint?

A deeper written analysis of one selected business for your area, including segments, competition, packages, preliminary pricing and costs, unit economics, recurring revenue, compliance questions, first 20 customers, scripts and a 30/60/90-day plan.

How fast is delivery?

Within 48 business hours after both payment and a complete intake. The clock pauses on weekends and while waiting for a necessary follow-up answer.

Is there a call?

No scheduled call is required. The conditional intake gathers the relevant context and the report is delivered asynchronously by email.

Can you guarantee the best idea or revenue?

No. We provide structured educational research, assumptions and questions to verify. Results depend on local conditions and execution.

How do I track a consultation?

After checkout, you receive a private order page and tracking code. The page shows intake received, research in progress, needs information or delivered.

Can I get a refund?

You can cancel a workspace subscription before the next renewal. The downloadable bundle has a 7-day request window. Consultations can be refunded before personalized research starts; additional protections apply where required by law.