The $100 MBA Show MBA1665 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get interns to work for my startup?
You get what you pay for — even when it’s free.
It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a tech startup founder who’s considering bringing on interns. It sounds like a can’t-lose: free labor from qualified young go-getters, right? But are there drawbacks?
Spoiler alert: yes. Lots.
Today, we discuss what you really take on when you “hire” an intern — and why it may not be the no-brainer it appears to be. We’ll explain what it actually costs to have one, even if it’s not an actual salary.
On the bright side, there are ways to get a good ROI from an intern, depending on the work you give them. Get all the details — Click Play!
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