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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

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

Leadership styles in business: 7 different types (and how to find your own)

July 28, 2025 | 13 min read
Female business leader conducting a meeting Leadership styles in business: 7 different types (and how to find your own)

Why starting a business in a recession isn’t as crazy as you think

October 12, 2022 | 6 min read
Small business owner standing at cafe entrance Why starting a business in a recession isn’t as crazy as you think

In defence of red tape: why a bonfire of regulations is a terrible idea for small businesses

October 4, 2022 | 4 min read
Gender barrier, woman career obstacle or inequality, limitation In defence of red tape: why a bonfire of regulations is a terrible idea for small businesses

Sahar Hashemi: “People feel that women don't make great entrepreneurs”

September 30, 2022 | 5 min read
Sahar Hashemi Sahar Hashemi: “People feel that women don't make great entrepreneurs”

Deadline extended for the Startups 100 Index

September 28, 2022 | 2 min read
Deadline extended for the Startups 100 Index

There’s only one week left to apply to the Startups 100 Index!

September 23, 2022 | 2 min read
Startups 100 2023 featured image There’s only one week left to apply to the Startups 100 Index!

Six-month emergency support package for small businesses announced

January 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Restaurant cafe energy bills support package government electricity Six-month emergency support package for small businesses announced

How to write a mission statement: 7 inspiring examples and a free template

August 19, 2025 | 8 min read
small business brainstorm How to write a mission statement: 7 inspiring examples and a free template

“The gap between success or failure is getting smaller”: SMEs react to soaring energy costs

September 6, 2022 | 5 min read
Business woman looking with concern at piece of paper “The gap between success or failure is getting smaller”: SMEs react to soaring energy costs

Sunak vs. Truss: who is best for small businesses?

August 31, 2022 | 6 min read
Downing Street 10 Sunak vs. Truss: who is best for small businesses?

Experiential retail: what is it and how can you get involved?

August 26, 2023 | 8 min read
Experiential retail: what is it and how can you get involved?
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