Home Helena Young Author

Helena Young

Deputy Editor
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

Small businesses hail Platinum Jubilee weekend for ‘much-needed positivity’ boost

June 8, 2022 | 4 min read
British Union Jack flag triangular hanging in preparation for a street party. Festive decorations of Union Jack bunting. Small businesses hail Platinum Jubilee weekend for ‘much-needed positivity’ boost

Top 7 free project plan templates for small businesses

August 14, 2023 | 10 min read
Project management Top 7 free project plan templates for small businesses

Hospitality crisis as a third of consumers cut back on bar and restaurant spending

June 7, 2022 | 3 min read
waitress hospitality Hospitality crisis as a third of consumers cut back on bar and restaurant spending

5 free competitor analysis templates for small businesses

June 6, 2023 | 9 min read
A team work in a meeting room 5 free competitor analysis templates for small businesses

What do small business owners want from Boris Johnson's successor?

May 23, 2022 | 5 min read
houses of parliament westminster government What do small business owners want from Boris Johnson's successor?

Salad days are over: ‘Lunchflation’ figures show big price hikes for UK restaurants

May 20, 2022 | 2 min read
Wooden cafe counter with blackboard menu behind Salad days are over: ‘Lunchflation’ figures show big price hikes for UK restaurants

Amazon and Google are clamping down on fake customer reviews: Why should you care?

July 28, 2023 | 5 min read
five star rating customer review testimonial Amazon and Google are clamping down on fake customer reviews: Why should you care?

Inflation hits 9%: how can your small business budget for rising fuel and energy costs?

December 18, 2023 | 6 min read
Inflation hits 9%: how can your small business budget for rising fuel and energy costs?

National Vegetarian Week: Top 5 sustainable food startups

February 5, 2025 | 4 min read
National Vegetarian Week: Top 5 sustainable food startups

Youth is wasted on the startup: average age of a new business owner revealed

May 17, 2022 | 2 min read
birthday average age startup owner Youth is wasted on the startup: average age of a new business owner revealed

The pros, and the cons, of taking your business fully remote

February 9, 2024 | 7 min read
Remote vs office working The pros, and the cons, of taking your business fully remote

Switching payroll companies checklist: what to do

August 12, 2022 | 7 min read
payroll being calculated Switching payroll companies checklist: what to do

Cost of living crisis: How to save money in the face of rising inflation

November 14, 2023 | 5 min read
bank notes inflation cost of living Cost of living crisis: How to save money in the face of rising inflation

5 best construction CRM systems in the UK

January 23, 2024 | 9 min read
Construction Finance 5 best construction CRM systems in the UK

Best 7 CRM for Retail Businesses

January 23, 2024 | 10 min read
connecting with customers Best 7 CRM for Retail Businesses

5 best charity CRM software picks

January 23, 2024 | 8 min read
crm 5 best charity CRM software picks

Best online payroll software for UK small businesses

December 20, 2024 | 10 min read
A persons hand points to a spreadsheet on a laptop screen Best online payroll software for UK small businesses

5 best estate agent CRM software

March 15, 2024 | 8 min read
5 best estate agent CRM software

5 Best HR and Payroll Software Platforms for 2025

March 14, 2025 | 12 min read
A smiling woman talks to her colleague in front of a laptop 5 Best HR and Payroll Software Platforms for 2025

Top 10 UK cities for remote work in 2022

August 9, 2022 | 4 min read
Liverpool Top 10 UK cities for remote work in 2022
Back to Top