Micro businesses employ 17% of America, an amazing feat once you consider that most of these have 1 or probably two employees. Of course, under the table micro businesses aren't being counted, so there may be even larger numbers. Micro businesses are anything from the girl who hooks up your hair on the weekends to the college kid sewing DIY clothes for extra cash to the man who makes a killing selling on ebay. They may be full or part time, but they really help pump up the economy, as they usually have to get their supplies from somewhere. So support micro business. They are supporting you.