Helena Young

Lead Writer
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

What do small businesses want from the budget?

Rishi Sunak What do small businesses want from the budget?

Hybrid offices the way forward for UK SMEs post-Covid

Hybrid working Hybrid offices the way forward for UK SMEs post-Covid

Startups alumni lead campaign to support SMEs

Levi Roots Startups alumni lead campaign to support SMEs

7 in 10 SMEs see energy bills as a growth barrier

Power lines 7 in 10 SMEs see energy bills as a growth barrier

Just Started – Lucy Rout: Tabuu

Lucy Rout - Tabuu Just Started – Lucy Rout: Tabuu

73% of SMEs would rather lose money than chase customers

Invoice 73% of SMEs would rather lose money than chase customers

Startups 100 firm secures £38m in record-breaking raise

allplants delivery box Startups 100 firm secures £38m in record-breaking raise

Interest rate increase: What would it mean for UK SMEs?

bank of england Interest rate increase: What would it mean for UK SMEs?

Just Started - The Relentless Gardener: Matthew Adams

The Relentless Gardener Just Started - The Relentless Gardener: Matthew Adams

Black Tech Fest 2021 starts tomorrow

Black Tech Fest - Lord Simon Woodley Black Tech Fest 2021 starts tomorrow

Just Started - Gigged: Rich Wilson and Craig Short

Gigged - Just Started Just Started - Gigged: Rich Wilson and Craig Short

Why a Facebook page won’t cut it anymore for UK SMEs

Facebook Why a Facebook page won’t cut it anymore for UK SMEs

Confident Tiger: Clare Martin

Clare Martin founder Confident Tiger Confident Tiger: Clare Martin

Startups 100 shows pandemic's impact on UK startups

Fines, masks and pubs - new covid-19 rules Startups 100 shows pandemic's impact on UK startups

Majority of UK Black business owners say they don’t trust banks to support their business

Canary Wharf Majority of UK Black business owners say they don’t trust banks to support their business

Startups 100 2021: the regional highlights

Uk satellite Startups 100 2021: the regional highlights

The 5 best Trello alternatives

Project management The 5 best Trello alternatives

The end of furlough: how should SMEs prepare?

HMRC The end of furlough: how should SMEs prepare?

Nearly half of all Brits are using a side hustle to make money

Side hustle Nearly half of all Brits are using a side hustle to make money

Lottie: Chris and Will Donnelly

Chris and Will Donnelly Lottie: Chris and Will Donnelly
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