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Helena Young

Helena Young

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.

Interest rate increase: What would it mean for UK SMEs?

19th October, 2021 8 min read
Black Tech Fest 2021 starts tomorrow

18th October, 2021 4 min read
Startups 100 shows pandemic’s impact on UK startups From healthcare to home deliveries, the 2021 Startups 100 index exemplifies an extraordinary year for small businesses.

8th October, 2021 4 min read
Majority of UK Black business owners say they don’t trust banks to support their business

5th October, 2021 3 min read
Startups 100 2021: the regional highlights This year’s top 100 startups showcased the most disruptive new firms from across the UK. We take a closer look at the top businesses, by region.

5th October, 2021 5 min read
The end of furlough: how should SMEs prepare?

28th September, 2021 8 min read
Nearly half of all Brits are using a side hustle to make money

20th September, 2021 2 min read
Pingdemic stalls UK economic recovery in July

10th September, 2021 2 min read
‘Cocktail of issues’ causing labour shortage for manufacturing SMEs

10th September, 2021 8 min read