While Recruiting for Small Firms is geared towards accounting firms, it shares some recruiting best practices that would benefit many small businesses:

• Articulate your firm's unique differentiator.
  
• Conduct a firm needs assessment.
  
• Have a strong college and university presence.
  
• Develop a formal internship program.
  
• Create a prospecting list database.
  
• Look for nontraditional ways to find experienced recruits.