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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

The 7 best HubSpot alternatives

January 22, 2024 | 8 min read
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Male-owned businesses get seven times more funding than those owned by women

April 5, 2022 | 2 min read
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HubSpot vs Salesforce CRM: which is best for small business?

January 23, 2024 | 11 min read
HubSpot Free HubSpot vs Salesforce CRM: which is best for small business?

Salesforce CRM Review: Pros, Cons and Pricing Plans

July 6, 2023 | 8 min read
Salesforce Salesforce CRM Review: Pros, Cons and Pricing Plans

The 7 Best Salesforce Alternatives

January 23, 2024 | 7 min read
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The 5 best monday.com alternatives

January 22, 2024 | 7 min read
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Foolish marketing mistakes to avoid this April Fools’ Day

March 29, 2022 | 5 min read
April Fools' Day Foolish marketing mistakes to avoid this April Fools’ Day

HubSpot CRM review – what can you do with the free and paid plans?

January 24, 2023 | 7 min read
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Best free payroll software for UK small businesses

December 13, 2024 | 8 min read
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Shopify vs Squarespace: prices and features comparison

January 24, 2023 | 12 min read
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Top 25 UK cities to start a business in 2022

December 18, 2022 | 14 min read
Top 25 UK cities to start a business in 2022

You’re hired: 7 business lessons SMEs can take from this year’s The Apprentice

August 9, 2022 | 7 min read
Apprentice You’re hired: 7 business lessons SMEs can take from this year’s The Apprentice

Liverpool SMEs offered free advice by The Good Small Business Programme

March 14, 2022 | 2 min read
Bisi and Mayo Osundeko, Joy and Joe Baby Liverpool SMEs offered free advice by The Good Small Business Programme

Top 6 business grants to combat the gender funding gap

February 17, 2025 | 4 min read
Inflation concern Top 6 business grants to combat the gender funding gap

The metaverse: How should small businesses prepare?

February 28, 2022 | 7 min read
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Shopify dropshipping: the ultimate guide for small UK businesses

February 15, 2023 | 7 min read
Website Shopify dropshipping: the ultimate guide for small UK businesses

How to make the new ‘Living with Covid’ plan work for your small business

March 1, 2022 | 5 min read
Westminster How to make the new ‘Living with Covid’ plan work for your small business

5 simple tips for building your first small business website

February 7, 2022 | 5 min read
Woman computer website 5 simple tips for building your first small business website

Things are more than well in the wellness sector

February 4, 2022 | 6 min read
Marcus and Jack YourZooki Things are more than well in the wellness sector

SMEs react to the government’s levelling up white paper

February 3, 2022 | 3 min read
Stairs SMEs react to the government’s levelling up white paper
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