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Helena Young

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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

Why making mistakes was the making of our brand

August 31, 2023 | 4 min read
Wild shower gel Why making mistakes was the making of our brand

What you don’t expect when you’re expecting: a baby and a new business

August 28, 2023 | 3 min read
What you don’t expect when you’re expecting: a baby and a new business

Bet the farm: why rural entrepreneurship is booming in the UK

August 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Woman, freelancer working on laptop, sitting on a pier by the backyard lake, a concept of remote office, work during vacation. Bet the farm: why rural entrepreneurship is booming in the UK

Why employers are dumping degree requirements from job adverts

August 24, 2023 | 4 min read
Black, female woman shaking hands with white male to seal an agreement Why employers are dumping degree requirements from job adverts

Record pay rises? Not for Gen Zers

August 23, 2023 | 5 min read
Serious curly haired woman manages household family budget calculates expenditures takes care of finances and savings sits at table with receipts dressed in domestic clothes poses at home office Record pay rises? Not for Gen Zers

The Incredible Shrinking Office: complete guide to downsizing in 2023

August 1, 2024 | 6 min read
Happy team of businesspeople moving office, packing boxes, smiling The Incredible Shrinking Office: complete guide to downsizing in 2023

Small business commissioner joins Startups 100 judging panel

August 21, 2023 | 4 min read
Liz Barclay featured image Small business commissioner joins Startups 100 judging panel

7 lessons I’ve learned from people I’ve fired

August 20, 2023 | 3 min read
Businessman getting fired 7 lessons I’ve learned from people I’ve fired

Coworking company launches new space to support student entrepreneurship

August 18, 2023 | 3 min read
Huckletree coworking founder Coworking company launches new space to support student entrepreneurship

Danielle Bowman announced as guest judge for Startups 100 Index 2024

August 16, 2023 | 5 min read
Danielle Bowman featured image Danielle Bowman announced as guest judge for Startups 100 Index 2024

Your employees are most likely to quit this month

August 15, 2023 | 4 min read
Business woman throwing work papers in the air. Stress from work Your employees are most likely to quit this month

Students should be taught AI to prepare for the workforce, says expert

August 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Male Student Working On Laptop Sitting On StepsOutside University Building In Oxford UK Students should be taught AI to prepare for the workforce, says expert

Amazon and Etsy return some funds to sellers amid late payment row

August 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Amazon. Foto da logo da Amazon em seu website na tela de um notebook. Amazon and Etsy return some funds to sellers amid late payment row

I couldn't have started my business without.....

August 12, 2023 | 4 min read
Upshot of 2 yellow shoes standing at an arrow pointing straight ahead I couldn't have started my business without.....

Are job titles becoming meaningless?

August 11, 2023 | 4 min read
Nameplate with Boss text Are job titles becoming meaningless?

WeWork issues warning signal as it admits “substantial doubt” over future

August 10, 2023 | 4 min read
August 21, 2019 San Francisco / CA / USA - WeWork office buildin WeWork issues warning signal as it admits “substantial doubt” over future

What big business can learn from startups to tackle the climate emergency

August 10, 2023 | 3 min read
Plants, business hands and group of people gardening, agriculture or sustainable growth, teamwork and startup. Palm, plant and circle of women and man with sustainability, agro project or investment. What big business can learn from startups to tackle the climate emergency

Majority of parents are having to use annual leave to cover childcare commitments

August 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Group of kindergarten kids sitting closely on a floor together with teacher, providing group work. Children learning to cooperate while solving tasks. Majority of parents are having to use annual leave to cover childcare commitments

These are the UK regions most affected by the business rate rise

August 8, 2023 | 3 min read
UK high street (1) These are the UK regions most affected by the business rate rise

UK average employee salary tracker 2023

August 15, 2023 | 6 min read
Close up of a calendar with pay day circled in pen. UK average employee salary tracker 2023
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