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58 BRILLIANT PROJECTS THAT INTERNS CAN DO FOR JUST ABOUT ANY SMALL BUSINESS

3/25/2016

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I'm just going to assume that you landed here because you're planning to or thinking about hiring an intern for your small business. Interns and internships programs are awesome, especially if they are run well. Everyone has high hopes for their internship programs. Often times though interns aren't used to their full ability. Which is not good for the intern or your business. There is nothing worse than an  intern sitting  starting off into space or a business owner feeling that nothing was accomplished. So instead of having your intern go fetch lunch, make coffee or do other pointless grunt work, how about we use their full potential and actually get some valuable work done?

But what can interns really do? Selecting a project or assignments for your intern can be daunting. But don't underestimate this group of eager talent. With some guidance, they are more than capable of taking on some pretty complex projects and assignments that you would do if you had time. They also bring a different skill set to the table so they can successfully complete projects that you aren't well versed. So instead of hiring a contractor, you could assign this to an intern. The possibilities are virtually endless. However, this list of 58 project ideas  is a great place to start to maximize your internship experience, give your interns meaningful work experience and have the most productive program ever.  Try one and let me know how it goes.

58 Project Ideas for Interns

1. Design marketing brochures and flyers

2. Build your website

3. Update your website

4. Run a social media campaign
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5. Write job descriptions

6. Catch up on filing

7. Plan a Guerrilla Marketing campaign

8. Execute or assist with a Guerrilla Marketing campaign

9. Answer phones

10. Run your front desk

11. Create a customer satisfaction survey

12. Train employees on a new technology

13. Write a training program

14. Data entry

15. Clean up your database or CRM

16. Mail pieces for a direct mail campaign

17. Develop a direct mail campaign

18. Setting up social media accounts

19. Write a library of sales letter

20. Take pictures of your staff to use on your website or marketing materials

21. Create a logo

22. Write blog posts

23. Set up your blog

24. Create a content marketing calendar

25. Develop a sales funnel for your product or service

26. Do market research
27. Prepare e-books and/or white papers

28. Create and schedule social media posts 

29. Plan an even or meeting

30. Create a mobile app

31. Take inventory

32. Write email newsletters

33. Create an interview guide

34. Handle accounts payroll

35. Assist with payroll

36. Audit various financial statements

37. Come up with ideas to get new clients

38. Create videos

39. Prepare safety training

40. Assist with recruiting and marketing jobs

41. Assist with or conduct interviews

42. Create spreadsheets and forms

43. Improve your SEO and search ranking

44. Write vision and mission statements

45. Create a customer loyalty/referral program

46. Develop a new product or service

47. Create a plan to improve customer service and customer support

48. Plan the company picnic or holiday party

49. Write grant proposals

50. Write or update your employee handbook

51. Research and compare new vendors

52. Write presentations 

53. Update and repair computers

54. Attend events

55. Complete back burner projects

56. Update your employee's contact information

57. Create a filing system

58. Organize your digital files
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What do you think? Which projects will you have your interns work on?


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6 Comments
Seida Hood link
5/4/2016 07:56:13 pm

Awesome suggestions!!! I'm going through the work playbook right now and it is awesome! Thank you for this content! 😊

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Manoj
6/10/2018 04:11:11 am

Superbb site

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LaKissa Bright link
7/19/2018 05:34:35 pm

I love your site and tips! I just ordered the templates but I don't have MS Office. Any way for you to send then to me in a google docs format?

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Prem Lamsal link
11/14/2018 12:41:39 am

nice one

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CHALLA.RAMBABU
6/26/2021 06:57:49 am

I need python internship project

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Cam link
8/23/2024 11:39:21 am

Grateful for sharinng this

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