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

6 reasons why recruiters hate your creative CV

Modern Clean Resume Cv Template 6 reasons why recruiters hate your creative CV

We don’t want to work - but give us a promotion, says Gen Z

Gen Z don't want to work but expect a promotion (1) We don’t want to work - but give us a promotion, says Gen Z

Tesco, Aldi, Lidl: which supermarket jobs pay the most right now?

Tesco, Aldi, Lidl: which supermarket jobs pay the most right now?

Boots’ return to office policy is pointless - here’s why

London- Boots, British high street pharmaceuticals & beauty retailer exterior logo / signage. Boots’ return to office policy is pointless - here’s why

How to win a four day week this August

Four day week August (1) How to win a four day week this August

How to get a job with no experience

Manager looking at many different cv resume and choosing perfect person. How to get a job with no experience

Did small businesses get the budget they wanted?

Image of the front door to the HM Treasury building on Horse Guard Road, Whitehall with the words 'HM Treasury' painted onto the wall. Did small businesses get the budget they wanted?

What is a quarter-life gap year? Here's what you need to know

Back view of male tourist with rucksack standing on coast in front of great mountain massif while journey. Man traveler wearing yellow jacket with backpack explore scandinavia nature. Wanderlust outdoor lifestyle What is a quarter-life gap year? Here's what you need to know

Now might be the best time to change pension providers

Pension change (1) Now might be the best time to change pension providers

Government U-turns on rules that shut out female investors

Woman business meeting (1) Government U-turns on rules that shut out female investors

6 innovative dating apps to fall in love with this Valentine's Day

Man giving a like to photo on social media or swiping on online dating app. Finger pushing heart icon on screen in smartphone application. Friend, follower or fan liking picture of a beautiful woman. 6 innovative dating apps to fall in love with this Valentine's Day

Leap day pay change: what you need to know

Marking Leap Year Day, February 29, on a calendar with a pushpin and red circle in ink Leap day pay change: what you need to know

My apprenticeship helped me launch a business - now I want others to know

Grace Hardy1 My apprenticeship helped me launch a business - now I want others to know

University blues on the rise among young people

University students (1) University blues on the rise among young people

Who is Franck Petitgas? Meet the host of the UK’s new Small Business Council

Who is Franck Petitgas? Meet the host of the UK’s new Small Business Council

Facebook turns 20: but who is left to celebrate?

Facebook uninstall (1) Facebook turns 20: but who is left to celebrate?

What is call screening? Best practice tips for small businesses

Rearview shot of a young woman working in a call centre What is call screening? Best practice tips for small businesses

Superdry sales slump: is the Y2K fashion brand so last year?

Superdry featured image (1) Superdry sales slump: is the Y2K fashion brand so last year?

How to request more predictable work hours under new laws

Unpredictable working hours (1) How to request more predictable work hours under new laws

Inside the world of Instagram dropshipping: is it right for your business?

Closeup view of female online store small business owner seller entrepreneur packing package post shipping box preparing delivery parcel on table. Ecommerce dropshipping shipment service concept. Inside the world of Instagram dropshipping: is it right for your business?
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