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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

Best small business electricity rates and suppliers for 2025

November 22, 2024 | 10 min read
Best small business electricity rates and suppliers for 2025

Everything you need to know about WeWork in 2025

December 12, 2024 | 11 min read
WeWork Everything you need to know about WeWork in 2025

Cheap London coworking spaces: top five budget options for SMEs right now

April 14, 2025 | 8 min read
Cheap London coworking spaces: top five budget options for SMEs right now

10 Best UK Cities for Work in 2022

December 18, 2022 | 7 min read
uk best cities work 10 Best UK Cities for Work in 2022

What is a serviced office and should you lease one in 2023?

October 2, 2023 | 13 min read
What is a serviced office and should you lease one in 2023?

Statutory maternity pay – employee rights and employer obligations

March 31, 2025 | 13 min read
Statutory maternity pay – employee rights and employer obligations

How to start a clothing line

June 16, 2023 | 23 min read
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5 best HR software for 2025: a guide for small businesses

July 3, 2025 | 10 min read
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A complete guide to HR outsourcing costs in 2025

June 26, 2025 | 7 min read
A person holds up a calculator in front of a laptop displaying a spreadsheet A complete guide to HR outsourcing costs in 2025

7 Best HR consulting firms

July 3, 2023 | 12 min read
hr consultancy uk 7 Best HR consulting firms

Top 9 affordable locations for coworking in Manchester

October 2, 2023 | 22 min read
WeWork Spinningfields Manchester (1) Top 9 affordable locations for coworking in Manchester

Top 9 coworking spaces in Birmingham

May 12, 2023 | 15 min read
best coworking spaces in birmingham for startups and small businesses Top 9 coworking spaces in Birmingham

Zoho CRM review: a low cost way to power your sales

June 30, 2025 | 6 min read
what does crm mean Zoho CRM review: a low cost way to power your sales

Free business plan template + step-by-step guide to write your plan

March 7, 2025 | 10 min read
Free business plan template + step-by-step guide to write your plan

Holiday entitlement and employment law for SMEs: everything you need to know

October 25, 2024 | 13 min read
People getting ready for holidays travel trip concept. Single traveller man walking carry a luggage begin a journey. Men wear casual cloth and sneakers. Background in living room at home or hotel. Holiday entitlement and employment law for SMEs: everything you need to know

The 7 best payroll service providers for 2025

June 26, 2025 | 16 min read
A person uses a calculator in front of a laptop in an office The 7 best payroll service providers for 2025

Payroll service prices: how much does outsourcing your payroll cost?

July 3, 2025 | 7 min read
A person types on a calculator app Payroll service prices: how much does outsourcing your payroll cost?

How to redesign a website: a guide for small business sites

June 27, 2017 | 7 min read
should I redesign my website? How to redesign a website: a guide for small business sites

How to find a business partner: a guide for UK businesses

February 13, 2025 | 8 min read
How to find a business partner: a guide for UK businesses

How to register a company name in the UK

November 12, 2024 | 6 min read
register a company name man laptop computer How to register a company name in the UK
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