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Helena Young

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Helena Young

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. 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

I turned my hobby into a six-figure business

September 11, 2023 | 3 min read
Woman making epoxy resin arts and crafts. Creation of handmade coaster. I turned my hobby into a six-figure business

How I started a business with my best mate (and yes, we’re still friends!)

September 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Group of happy friends chatting in the coffee shop. How I started a business with my best mate (and yes, we’re still friends!)

Why your HR team needs to be on TikTok

September 8, 2023 | 5 min read
Woman holding iPhone with TikTok app logo on the screen. Rostov- Why your HR team needs to be on TikTok

UK announces return to Horizon science programme in win for startups

September 7, 2023 | 4 min read
Senior male researcher carrying out scientific research in a lab UK announces return to Horizon science programme in win for startups

You don’t need a degree to succeed in business – and I’m proof

September 3, 2023 | 3 min read
Woman standing near arrows on asphalt, top view. Choice concept You don’t need a degree to succeed in business – and I’m proof

How to make yourself more employable in 2023

September 2, 2023 | 4 min read
Human use laptop technology internet learning and study online class technology network, e-learning, online education, education, training, tutor, video lesson, course, knowledge in homeschool How to make yourself more employable in 2023

Contract workers waiting months for payments as SME cash flow dries up

September 1, 2023 | 4 min read
Unhappy young woman sitting at kitchen table looking at laptop having problems in job searching Contract workers waiting months for payments as SME cash flow dries up

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
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