Helena Young

Deputy Editor

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. She oversees all news and supporting content on Startups, and is also the author of the weekly Startups email newsletter, delivering must-know SME updates straight to their inbox.

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.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena is particularly passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands. That's one reason she manages the Startups 100 Index, our annual ranking of new UK businesses.

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Shoppers choose screens over high streets despite heatwave

Shoppers choose screens over high streets despite heatwave

Companies House backs off (for now) ahead of red tape pile-up for SMEs

Companies House backs off (for now) ahead of red tape pile-up for SMEs

What is PISCES? The UK's new private stock market explained

What is PISCES? The UK's new private stock market explained

Chefs, bar managers, and bakers set to lose skilled worker status

Chefs, bar managers, and bakers set to lose skilled worker status

Sell these trending products to make Oasis fans go mad fer it

Sell these trending products to make Oasis fans go mad fer it

Founders are opting for partial exits amid economic uncertainty

Founders are opting for partial exits amid economic uncertainty

Majority of London founders starting without a business plan

Majority of London founders starting without a business plan

Entrepreneurs could save thousands with this little-known tax break

Entrepreneurs could save thousands with this little-known tax break

Square’s new handheld POS is built for cafés, pubs, and restaurants

Square’s new handheld POS is built for cafés, pubs, and restaurants

Can the new trade strategy make SME exporting great again?

Can the new trade strategy make SME exporting great again?

Government backs AI and fintech in eight-sector growth drive

Government backs AI and fintech in eight-sector growth drive

ASOS cracks down on serial returners — should your shop follow suit?

ASOS cracks down on serial returners — should your shop follow suit?

“Summer Streets” fund to bring outdoor dining to London

“Summer Streets” fund to bring outdoor dining to London

Do pubs need a licence to stream Wimbledon?

Do pubs need a licence to stream Wimbledon?

Meet the UK's new small business commissioner

Meet the UK's new small business commissioner

Here’s my tips for how employers can hire in the age of AI

Here’s my tips for how employers can hire in the age of AI

Pub landlords are banning kids - but is it legal?

Pub landlords are banning kids - but is it legal?

GEO is replacing SEO — what does that mean for your online store?

GEO is replacing SEO — what does that mean for your online store?

Companies House is introducing major rule changes for directors this year

Companies House is introducing major rule changes for directors this year

Think twice before taking business finance advice from TikTok

Think twice before taking business finance advice from TikTok
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