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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FREE leadership and business management courses you can enrol in today

Office colleagues having casual discussion during meeting in conference room. Group of men and women sitting in conference room and smiling. FREE leadership and business management courses you can enrol in today

7 gyms in London your boss will pay for (with Gympass)

Two attractive fit women running in sports clothes on treadmills in modern gym 7 gyms in London your boss will pay for (with Gympass)

6 scariest business trends that belong in a Black Mirror episode

Black Mirror (1) 6 scariest business trends that belong in a Black Mirror episode

UK tax brackets 2024/25: rates and personal allowances

Income Tax Monopoly (1) UK tax brackets 2024/25: rates and personal allowances

It will take more than a price rise to repair UK nail salons

Beauty shop interior, professional manicure and pedicure service, nobody. Beautician salon, Cosmetologist studio It will take more than a price rise to repair UK nail salons

50 inspiring business events that are FREE to attend this April

Audience at the conference hall. Business Conference and Presentation 50 inspiring business events that are FREE to attend this April

I launched a business in my 40s - now it makes seven figures a year

I launched a business in my 40s - now it makes seven figures a year

Millions of employees will request flexible hours under law change

Millions of employees will request flexible hours under law change

National living wage explained & updated rates for 2024

Real Living Wage (1) National living wage explained & updated rates for 2024

Pay crisis closes 3,000 London bars and restaurants

London pub (1) Pay crisis closes 3,000 London bars and restaurants

I wanted to help my Gran with dementia - now I’ve helped 60,000 others

Jelly Drops (1) (1) I wanted to help my Gran with dementia - now I’ve helped 60,000 others

Does anyone still trust Glassdoor reviews?

Ostersund, Sweden - June 25, 2023: glassdoor website on a computer screen. Glassdoor is an American website where current and former employees anonymously review companies. Does anyone still trust Glassdoor reviews?

National insurance rates 2024 (updated with latest changes)

National Insurance National insurance rates 2024 (updated with latest changes)

Why is Papa John’s closing 43 stores?

Papa John's (1) Why is Papa John’s closing 43 stores?

Small business challenges in 2024

Small business challenges (1) Small business challenges in 2024

Would you return to the office for a £17,000 pay rise?

Return to office pay rise Would you return to the office for a £17,000 pay rise?

Hunt is right — £100k a year is not enough for working parents

Mum working from home looking after kids and balancing work responsibilities. Hunt is right — £100k a year is not enough for working parents

Work from home but don't tell anyone, say managers

Businessman entering an office by opening out a glass door Work from home but don't tell anyone, say managers

Why is Marks and Spencer closing down 110 stores?

Marks and Spencer Why is Marks and Spencer closing down 110 stores?

Apprentices now earn more and cost less

Apprentice funding story government (1) Apprentices now earn more and cost less
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