Helena Young

Lead Writer
Helena Young

Helena is Lead Writer at Startups. As resident people and premises expert, she's an authority on topics such as business energy, office and coworking spaces, and project management software.

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.

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Asda’s four-day week trial was doomed to fail

Asda head office Asda’s four-day week trial was doomed to fail

Toys ‘R’ Us joins list of iconic brands returning to the high street this year

Toys ‘R’ Us joins list of iconic brands returning to the high street this year

What is a digital nomad? Work from anywhere trend explained

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Who is Jonathan Reynolds? Meet the UK’s new business secretary

Jonathan Reynolds Who is Jonathan Reynolds? Meet the UK’s new business secretary

For accuracy’s sake, The Office spinoff should be one endless Zoom call

The Office spinoff For accuracy’s sake, The Office spinoff should be one endless Zoom call

Tesco staff get £30m payout from Save As You Earn scheme. What is it?

Tesco Tesco staff get £30m payout from Save As You Earn scheme. What is it?

I asked AI to design a profitable business idea. Could it build the next Uber?

ChatGPT on phone (1) I asked AI to design a profitable business idea. Could it build the next Uber?

Can you register a business for free?

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What is “Hushed Hybrid” and why are Dell employees doing it?

empty office What is “Hushed Hybrid” and why are Dell employees doing it?

Real Living Wage Row: why are M&S and other big retailers under fire?

Marks & Spencer high street entrance Real Living Wage Row: why are M&S and other big retailers under fire?

These promising startups are hiring for new jobs this month

These promising startups are hiring for new jobs this month

Taxis now need to have card machines in this UK city

Taxi cab payment Taxis now need to have card machines in this UK city

Your Pub Needs You.. to watch England vs Switzerland

Pub england vs swizss (1) Your Pub Needs You.. to watch England vs Switzerland

M&S x Sojo: here are the other big brands that found success with startups

M&S x Sojo: here are the other big brands that found success with startups

98 FREE business events to grow your network in July 2024

Networking 98 FREE business events to grow your network in July 2024

Car search platform takes the keys to Cazoo

dealership used car Car search platform takes the keys to Cazoo

HMRC overtime pay skyrockets following staff cuts

HMRC pay HMRC overtime pay skyrockets following staff cuts

Work-life balance, not cash, motivating side hustlers

Side hustles Work-life balance, not cash, motivating side hustlers

Netflix Culture Memo: what can we learn from the update?

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Can PrettyLittleThing legally deactivate your account?

PrettyLittleThing website Can PrettyLittleThing legally deactivate your account?
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