Helena Young

Lead Writer
Helena Young

Helena is Lead Writer at Startups. As resident people and premises expert, she's an authority on topics such as business energy, office and coworking spaces, and project management software.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena also manages the Startups 100 Index and is passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands.

From interviewing Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin to spotting data-led working from home trends, her insight has been featured by major trade publications including the ICAEW, and news outlets like the BBC, ITV News, Daily Express, and HuffPost UK.

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British produce annihilates profits, claims Clarkson

Diddly Squat farm shop (1) British produce annihilates profits, claims Clarkson

The Body Shop rescue: who owns the beauty chain now?

The Body Shop The Body Shop rescue: who owns the beauty chain now?

I'm a CEO — here’s why I won't ask staff to return to the office

Return to office looming I'm a CEO — here’s why I won't ask staff to return to the office

Amazon Pay Rise: prime time or too little too late?

Amazon pay rise Amazon Pay Rise: prime time or too little too late?

What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

Fired employee What is ‘Fire and Rehire’ and why is the government cracking down on it?

This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

Tinder This business offers paid ‘Tinder leave’ and it’s as weird as it sounds

Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off

Meet the business phone startup that wants to help you switch off

There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

Pay day There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

Startups 100 2025 Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

Broken mirror Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

Day off Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

no Gen Z at the pub Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

Card only till All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever

Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever
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