EPISODE · Nov 25, 2020 · 10 MIN
MBA1665 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get interns to work for my startup?
from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom
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!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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?
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