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Helena Young

Deputy Editor

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. She oversees all news and supporting content on Startups, and is also the author of the weekly Startups email newsletter, delivering must-know SME updates straight to their inbox.

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.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena is particularly passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands. That's one reason she manages the Startups 100 Index, our annual ranking of new UK businesses.

Author Posts

UK employers are looking overseas to plug the skills gap

February 9, 2023 | 4 min read
Close up. The immigration control officer verifies passport identification data. UK employers are looking overseas to plug the skills gap

You Get What You Give: how CSR can improve staff morale

February 8, 2023 | 7 min read
onHand volunteering You Get What You Give: how CSR can improve staff morale

Noisy coworkers are stopping employees from returning to the office

February 4, 2023 | 2 min read
Upset frustrated and confused female worker folding hands on chin feels puzzled having problem troubles and doubts about business moments, sitting in shared modern office with multinational coworkers Noisy coworkers are stopping employees from returning to the office

The End of Tech Nation: What does it mean for startups?

February 3, 2023 | 4 min read
London office building for network and future concept The End of Tech Nation: What does it mean for startups?

Meta is showing SMEs how not to prepare for a recession

January 31, 2023 | 3 min read
Meta is showing SMEs how not to prepare for a recession

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
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