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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

The 5 best Trello alternatives

July 12, 2023 | 11 min read
Project management The 5 best Trello alternatives

The end of furlough: how should SMEs prepare?

September 28, 2021 | 8 min read
HMRC The end of furlough: how should SMEs prepare?

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

September 20, 2021 | 2 min read
Side hustle Nearly half of all Brits are using a side hustle to make money

Wrike pricing plans

December 18, 2023 | 6 min read
Project management Wrike pricing plans

Pingdemic stalls UK economic recovery in July

September 10, 2021 | 3 min read
economy growth and recovery Pingdemic stalls UK economic recovery in July

‘Cocktail of issues’ causing labour shortage for manufacturing SMEs

September 10, 2021 | 9 min read
Manufacturing ‘Cocktail of issues’ causing labour shortage for manufacturing SMEs

Here’s how to make your small business more sustainable, on a budget

September 10, 2021 | 7 min read
Gary Styles - Zellar Here’s how to make your small business more sustainable, on a budget

Nearly 80 new UK businesses were registered per hour in the first half of 2021

September 9, 2021 | 2 min read
Map of UK Nearly 80 new UK businesses were registered per hour in the first half of 2021

The shop-com boom: Which ecommerce marketplace is the best for small businesses?

September 8, 2021 | 7 min read
ecommerce The shop-com boom: Which ecommerce marketplace is the best for small businesses?

UK revealed as the cheapest country in Europe to start a business

September 8, 2021 | 2 min read
pound coin notes UK revealed as the cheapest country in Europe to start a business

More than one third of women say lack of funding is the biggest barrier to setting up a business

September 8, 2021 | 2 min read
Women coworking More than one third of women say lack of funding is the biggest barrier to setting up a business

Barclays launches tech start-up support programme for Black founders

September 8, 2021 | 2 min read
Black Founder Accelerator Barclays launches tech start-up support programme for Black founders

National Insurance increase: How will it affect small businesses?

September 7, 2021 | 7 min read
Downing Street National insurance lift National Insurance increase: How will it affect small businesses?

Instagram’s new mentorship programme: How can your small business apply?

September 6, 2021 | 3 min read
Instagram Instagram’s new mentorship programme: How can your small business apply?

Best 6 Asana alternatives for small business project management

March 31, 2023 | 11 min read
Project management Best 6 Asana alternatives for small business project management

How can construction SMEs build the next generation of talent?

August 25, 2021 | 8 min read
Construction Finance How can construction SMEs build the next generation of talent?

7 best online team collaboration tools for small businesses

September 5, 2023 | 18 min read
7 best online team collaboration tools for small businesses

What do startups need to know about the government’s Income Tax reform?

August 2, 2021 | 5 min read
how do taxi drivers pay tax What do startups need to know about the government’s Income Tax reform?

7 best free project management software for small businesses on a budget

February 12, 2024 | 21 min read
A laptop screen displaying software in an office 7 best free project management software for small businesses on a budget

The Pingdemic: what do small businesses need to know about the rise in self-isolation figures?

July 22, 2021 | 8 min read
The Pingdemic in the UK The Pingdemic: what do small businesses need to know about the rise in self-isolation figures?
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