CBP data indicates no other industry had more establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Michigan than retail trade businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries in terms of total establishments with fewer than 5 employees in Michigan in 2018.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than 5 employees in Michigan (2018)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 14,448 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 13,987 |
| Construction businesses | 12,867 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 11,141 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 6,733 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 6,295 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 5,815 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 5,526 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 4,544 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 3,747 |
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