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!  SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | SoundCloud | Podcast Feed | How To Subscribe Give us a Rating & Review Today’s Sponsors eBay Authentic Watches Are you hunting for a rare, vintage, or new watch? eBay has that hard-to-find watch you’ve been after — backed by eBay’s new Authenticity Guarantee: No fakes. No fraud. No doubt. Independent experts will meticulously inspect every detail of your dream timepiece, so you can be confident it’s authentic. Find your dream timepiece at ebay.com/authenticwatches. Domestic sales only. SYFOB Learn how to start your own business online, from scratch — without taking dangerous risks or sinking yourself into debt. This 10-part audio course lays out a complete roadmap for producing your first products and getting your brand off the ground. Get a special extended free trial of Himalaya Learning, an audio education platform with lessons from Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Omar, and more — just go to himalaya.com/mba and use promo code MBA. Show Links The Breakout Business Roadmap   The post MBA1665 Q&A Wednesday: Should I get interns to work for my startup? appeared first on The $100 MBA. 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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