Home Author

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.

Author Posts

Amazon says it’s time to bin the suit-and-tie job interview

July 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Toronto, Ontario, Canada - September 11, 2022: Amazon warehouse building headquarter and close-up logo of the company at golden hour evening. Technology company developed international e-commerce. Amazon says it’s time to bin the suit-and-tie job interview

Why did it take Revolut so long to get a banking licence?

July 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Revolut debit card swiping a card reader Why did it take Revolut so long to get a banking licence?

Want £250k from a Dragon? You can now pitch to Theo Paphitis

July 24, 2024 | 3 min read
Want £250k from a Dragon? You can now pitch to Theo Paphitis

In the Great Cashless Debate, are you cash or credit?

July 24, 2024 | 3 min read
Cashless society In the Great Cashless Debate, are you cash or credit?

Films about business that offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs

July 24, 2024 | 6 min read
Films about business that offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs

Playing Taylor Swift in the office might actually be illegal

July 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Spotify Playing Taylor Swift in the office might actually be illegal

Women expect a lower salary in their first job

July 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Women lower salary graduates (1) Women expect a lower salary in their first job

Tesco launches new Clubcard deal — but shoppers are sceptical

July 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Tesco Clubcard Tesco launches new Clubcard deal — but shoppers are sceptical

From Tetley to Yorkshire Tea, tea prices are getting steeper

July 22, 2024 | 3 min read
Cup of tea inflation From Tetley to Yorkshire Tea, tea prices are getting steeper

Workplace stress is rising, but managers say bosses don’t want to hear it

July 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Stressed out employee (1) Workplace stress is rising, but managers say bosses don’t want to hear it

Goodbye UCAS personal statements, hello better job interviews?

July 18, 2024 | 3 min read
cover letter Goodbye UCAS personal statements, hello better job interviews?

Why is the new-look HSBC office tower full of holes?

July 18, 2024 | 2 min read
HSBC Canary Wharf Why is the new-look HSBC office tower full of holes?

These are the pioneering AI startups that raised the most money this year

July 18, 2024 | 7 min read
AI Robotics These are the pioneering AI startups that raised the most money this year

Aldi and Lidl to sell more plant-based than meat products

July 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Aldi and Lidl to sell more plant-based than meat products

Watch out for returns rampage this Amazon Prime Day

July 15, 2024 | 3 min read
Amazon Prime Day returns (1) Watch out for returns rampage this Amazon Prime Day

Working a student job this summer? Watch out for these tax rules

July 15, 2024 | 3 min read
Student job Working a student job this summer? Watch out for these tax rules

13 London pubs enter administration — is your local one of them?

July 15, 2024 | 3 min read
Pub exterior 13 London pubs enter administration — is your local one of them?

These are McDonald’s interview questions — and how to answer them

July 15, 2024 | 4 min read
McDonalds front of building (1) These are McDonald’s interview questions — and how to answer them

Will you get an extra Bank Holiday if England win the Euro 2024 final?

July 12, 2024 | 3 min read
Will you get an extra Bank Holiday if England win the Euro 2024 final?

First Tesco, now Sainsbury's: why do contactless payments keep crashing?

July 11, 2024 | 3 min read
A payment terminal screen displaying the word First Tesco, now Sainsbury's: why do contactless payments keep crashing?
Back to Top