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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

Applications open for women in business mentoring programme

January 12, 2022 | 2 min read
Back shot of a women addressing a group of other women Applications open for women in business mentoring programme

Inflation is top concern for SMEs in 2022

January 11, 2022 | 3 min read
Inflation concern Inflation is top concern for SMEs in 2022

Majority of SMEs confused about the Levelling Up agenda

January 11, 2022 | 2 min read
Levelling up Majority of SMEs confused about the Levelling Up agenda

Omicron causes surge in cancellations for SMEs

January 10, 2022 | 3 min read
Cafe owner at a counter taking a call beside a display of baked goods Omicron causes surge in cancellations for SMEs

Online Self Assessment tax deadline: government postpones penalty date

January 6, 2022 | 6 min read
HMRC Online Self Assessment tax deadline: government postpones penalty date

Looking back: SMEs reflect on 2021

December 17, 2021 | 9 min read
Looking Back on 2021 Looking back: SMEs reflect on 2021

Hostinger vs WordPress.com: features and pricing comparison

January 24, 2023 | 14 min read
website builder Hostinger vs WordPress.com: features and pricing comparison

Interest rates raised: SME reaction

December 16, 2021 | 3 min read
Bank of England Interest rates raised: SME reaction

Startups 100 company worth £75m just five years after launch

December 15, 2021 | 2 min read
Cheeky Panda Startups 100 company worth £75m just five years after launch

Wix vs Squarespace: which is better for building a small business website?

January 24, 2023 | 11 min read
how-to-create-a-business-website Wix vs Squarespace: which is better for building a small business website?

‘Great resignation’ sees record number of job vacancies

December 14, 2021 | 3 min read
hiring-uk-jobs ‘Great resignation’ sees record number of job vacancies

One in five Christmas parties cancelled following Omicron announcement

January 10, 2022 | 2 min read
Office christmas party One in five Christmas parties cancelled following Omicron announcement

How do you leave the business you founded?

December 14, 2021 | 8 min read
For sale How do you leave the business you founded?

Hostinger vs Wix: best web builder for small businesses

August 19, 2022 | 13 min read
Hostinger vs Wix: best web builder for small businesses

The 5 best Shopify alternatives for small business online stores

March 8, 2023 | 9 min read
The 5 best Shopify alternatives for small business online stores

How will the HS2 cancellation affect UK SMEs?

November 24, 2021 | 6 min read
Electric passenger train drives at high speed among urban landscape. How will the HS2 cancellation affect UK SMEs?

New plans could mean tougher cybersecurity for SMEs

November 19, 2021 | 7 min read
Cybersecurity New plans could mean tougher cybersecurity for SMEs

UK SMEs predict strong festive trading period

November 18, 2021 | 3 min read
Christmas shopping UK SMEs predict strong festive trading period

Best free CRM software for small businesses

March 21, 2024 | 9 min read
A person pointing at software on a laptop screen Best free CRM software for small businesses

Only one-fifth of job seekers want fully remote work

November 16, 2021 | 3 min read
Coworking Only one-fifth of job seekers want fully remote work
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