Winter Services

• Michigan, particularly in the cold northern areas, is notorious for cold, snowy winters. Ease your neighbors' burdens and start a profitable business by offering winter services. Tailor your service offerings to suit your skills and physical ability. If you live in an area with heavy snow, such as the Upper Peninsula or the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, consider plowing, snowblowing or shoveling driveways and sidewalks in the morning. You can also winterize homes, add storm windows or do energy audits to make sure that houses are not leaking heat during the cold months.
  
  

Adventure Tour Guide

• Surrounded by the Great Lakes and home to pristine forests, rivers and inland lakes, Michigan is a prime destination for outdoor lovers and sportsmen. If you are interested in backpacking, hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, hunting or winter sports, you can start a business as an adventure tour guide. Choose a sport or activity you are passionate about and talented in and offer day trips or multi-day excursions around the state. This is particularly effective when you know the "secret spots" around your home town or region. If you have a talent like photography or painting, you can offer courses or trips that focus on using the outdoor setting as inspiration and subject matter.
  
  

Home Spa

• Aside from the southern part of the Lower Peninsula, Michigan is relatively sparse in population, and there are no large cities north of Lansing. The lack of dense population means there are fewer luxury outlets like spas. For a home business that allows you to interact with customers in the comfort of your home or even in other homes and offices, start a spa business. You can run treatments out of your house, or you can offer mobile spa services to business people, college students, groups or home customers.
  
  

Wedding Planner

• If you live in one of the many small towns that abound in Michigan, chances are that wedding planners are not very abundant. If you have a knowledge of local venues, relationships with vendors and attention to detail, start a wedding and event planning business. Operate the business out of your home, using a dedicated room as the office and planning area. Offer reasonable prices and negotiate deals with local photographers, musicians and venue owners. If you are interested, you can also expand your services to include general event planning for businesses and individuals.