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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

Leap day pay change: what you need to know

March 7, 2024 | 3 min read
Marking Leap Year Day, February 29, on a calendar with a pushpin and red circle in ink Leap day pay change: what you need to know

My apprenticeship helped me launch a business - now I want others to know

February 5, 2024 | 3 min read
Grace Hardy1 My apprenticeship helped me launch a business - now I want others to know

University blues on the rise among young people

February 2, 2024 | 4 min read
University students (1) University blues on the rise among young people

Who is Franck Petitgas? Meet the host of the UK’s new Small Business Council

February 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Who is Franck Petitgas? Meet the host of the UK’s new Small Business Council

Facebook turns 20: but who is left to celebrate?

February 1, 2024 | 4 min read
Facebook uninstall (1) Facebook turns 20: but who is left to celebrate?

What is call screening? Best practice tips for small businesses

January 30, 2024 | 6 min read
Rearview shot of a young woman working in a call centre What is call screening? Best practice tips for small businesses

Superdry sales slump: is the Y2K fashion brand so last year?

April 16, 2024 | 4 min read
Superdry featured image (1) Superdry sales slump: is the Y2K fashion brand so last year?

How to request more predictable work hours under new laws

January 29, 2024 | 4 min read
Unpredictable working hours (1) How to request more predictable work hours under new laws

Inside the world of Instagram dropshipping: is it right for your business?

January 29, 2024 | 8 min read
Closeup view of female online store small business owner seller entrepreneur packing package post shipping box preparing delivery parcel on table. Ecommerce dropshipping shipment service concept. Inside the world of Instagram dropshipping: is it right for your business?

Klopp leaves Liverpool: is there a right time to quit your job?

January 26, 2024 | 3 min read
Liverpool FC Klopp leaves Liverpool: is there a right time to quit your job?

Best free video conferencing software for small businesses

February 1, 2024 | 9 min read
Back view of female employee talking on video call with colleagues. Working from home concept. Generative AI Best free video conferencing software for small businesses

Is tipping culture getting out of hand? TikTok says yes

January 26, 2024 | 4 min read
Waitress holding out a bill to a customer to add a service charge Is tipping culture getting out of hand? TikTok says yes

Tom Hollander and the Amazing Salary Gap

January 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Illustration of business inequality status concept Tom Hollander and the Amazing Salary Gap

WizzAir profits are taking off. Here's why that's bad news for customers

January 25, 2024 | 4 min read
LUTON, UK - JULY 12, 2019: Wizz Air Airbus A320 fleet at London Luton Airport in the UK. It is UK's 5th busiest airport with 16.5 million annual passengers. WizzAir profits are taking off. Here's why that's bad news for customers

What is Voice of Customer (VoC)? Best practices and examples

January 25, 2024 | 7 min read
Multi-ethnic group of people sitting in circle while discussing business project in office, focus on smiling African-American woman talking to colleagues, copy space What is Voice of Customer (VoC)? Best practices and examples

There’s still time to apply to these London business schools

January 23, 2024 | 4 min read
There’s still time to apply to these London business schools

UK men now work 3.3 hours less per week

January 23, 2024 | 3 min read
Close up of a businessman hands leaving work and closing laptop at office UK men now work 3.3 hours less per week

How to spot and avoid the side hustle scam

January 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Credit card on fishing hook pulled from stack on keyboard, phishing scam data theft concept How to spot and avoid the side hustle scam

HMRC accused of blocking business tax incentives

January 22, 2024 | 2 min read
Sahar Hashemi HMRC accused of blocking business tax incentives

How much money did The Bear sandwich shop actually make?

January 19, 2024 | 5 min read
Vilnius, Lithuania - 2023 October 5: Popula HULU TV Series of The Bear on Television screen. TV show How much money did The Bear sandwich shop actually make?
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