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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

Startups 100 in review: What are the biggest business opportunities for 2023?

January 31, 2023 | 6 min read
Startups 100 in review 2023 Startups 100 in review: What are the biggest business opportunities for 2023?

Succession planning: simple steps for effective preparation

January 25, 2023 | 7 min read
Business mentorship succession planning leadership Succession planning: simple steps for effective preparation

Hack the Bank: how cybersecurity startup Hack the Box raised £45m in a recession

January 25, 2023 | 6 min read
Haris Pylarinos_Founder _ CEO at HTB (4) (1) Hack the Bank: how cybersecurity startup Hack the Box raised £45m in a recession

Amazon strikes: why ethical delivery service Packfleet is the employer we need in 2023

January 23, 2023 | 6 min read
Packfleet team photo Amazon strikes: why ethical delivery service Packfleet is the employer we need in 2023

Levelling Up? Startups data shows scale of funding inequality between London and UK regions

January 19, 2023 | 5 min read
Levelling Up Levelling Up? Startups data shows scale of funding inequality between London and UK regions

The 2023 Startups 100 Index in Full

January 10, 2023 | 4 min read
Startups 100 2023 TOP 5 featured image The 2023 Startups 100 Index in Full

2023 Startups 100 | Exceptional Founder shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 6 min read
Exceptional Founder award 2023 Startups 100 | Exceptional Founder shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Social Impact shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 5 min read
Social Impact 2023 Startups 100 | Social Impact shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Young Entrepreneur shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 5 min read
Young Entrepreneur award Startups 100 2023 2023 Startups 100 | Young Entrepreneur shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Kitchen Table shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 6 min read
Kitchen Table award Startups 100 2023 2023 Startups 100 | Kitchen Table shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Just Started shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 3 min read
Just Started award Startups 100 2023 2023 Startups 100 | Just Started shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Ecommerce shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 5 min read
Ecommerce award 2023 Startups 100 | Ecommerce shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Sustainability shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 6 min read
Sustainable shop 2023 Startups 100 | Sustainability shortlist and award winner

2023 Startups 100 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shortlist and award winner

January 9, 2023 | 5 min read
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 2023 Startups 100 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shortlist and award winner

Wix 50% discount deal offers savings for business sites

March 12, 2024 | 4 min read
Wix Wix 50% discount deal offers savings for business sites

Core company values: defining your own (plus 42 examples to inspire you)

March 22, 2023 | 14 min read
an example of inspiring company values to motivate your business and customers Core company values: defining your own (plus 42 examples to inspire you)

Leadership styles in business: 7 different types (and how to find your own)

June 23, 2023 | 12 min read
Female business leader conducting a meeting Leadership styles in business: 7 different types (and how to find your own)

Why starting a business in a recession isn’t as crazy as you think

October 12, 2022 | 6 min read
Small business owner standing at cafe entrance Why starting a business in a recession isn’t as crazy as you think

Organisational Culture: defining and developing your own

February 28, 2024 | 13 min read
a modern workplace with a meeting table, outdoor space and ping pong table, representing company culture Organisational Culture: defining and developing your own

In defence of red tape: why a bonfire of regulations is a terrible idea for small businesses

October 4, 2022 | 4 min read
Gender barrier, woman career obstacle or inequality, limitation In defence of red tape: why a bonfire of regulations is a terrible idea for small businesses
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