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Helena Young

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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.

Author Posts

Ex Tesco boss to make John Lewis more Metro

June 24, 2024 | 3 min read
Little Waitrose Ex Tesco boss to make John Lewis more Metro

Glastonbury 2024 leads to almost five million lost work hours

June 24, 2024 | 2 min read
Glastonbury work hours (1) Glastonbury 2024 leads to almost five million lost work hours

Asos: how the brand went from fashion favourite, to the bargain bin

June 20, 2024 | 4 min read
Asos Asos: how the brand went from fashion favourite, to the bargain bin

RTO mandates cause “rebelliousness” among staff, says bank boss

June 20, 2024 | 3 min read
Four day week RTO mandates cause “rebelliousness” among staff, says bank boss

Britain’s curry houses demand more government help

June 19, 2024 | 3 min read
Curry house Britain’s curry houses demand more government help

Young entrepreneurs more likely to have had funding help from family

June 19, 2024 | 2 min read
Bank of Mum and Dad (1) Young entrepreneurs more likely to have had funding help from family

Revolut banks on return to office

June 18, 2024 | 2 min read
Revolut banks on return to office

List of banned business names shows Brits still love swearing

June 18, 2024 | 3 min read
Companies House List of banned business names shows Brits still love swearing

Labour vows to introduce Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting

June 13, 2024 | 3 min read
Ethnicity Pay Gap Labour vows to introduce Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting

How you can work remotely from countries that don't have a Digital Nomad visa

June 13, 2024 | 5 min read
Digital nomad visa countries without (1) How you can work remotely from countries that don't have a Digital Nomad visa

New Zealand Digital Nomad visa: what we know so far

June 12, 2024 | 3 min read
New Zealand visa New Zealand Digital Nomad visa: what we know so far

Wettest summer in 100 years brings storm warning for businesses

June 11, 2024 | 3 min read
Beer garden Wettest summer in 100 years brings storm warning for businesses

Tipping in the UK 2025: small business guide

December 12, 2024 | 7 min read
Tip jar Tipping in the UK 2025: small business guide

Is your boss ‘quiet firing’ you with an RTO mandate?

June 11, 2024 | 2 min read
RTO mandate Is your boss ‘quiet firing’ you with an RTO mandate?

Innovative UK startups that have gone into administration since COVID

August 2, 2024 | 11 min read
Startups administration (1) Innovative UK startups that have gone into administration since COVID

Labour announces new plans to revitalise the high street

June 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Labour announces new plans to revitalise the high street

Your Slack is getting a major update - new features you need to know about

June 6, 2024 | 2 min read
Kanban Slack board Your Slack is getting a major update - new features you need to know about

Should you sign up for a WeWork membership?

June 6, 2024 | 3 min read
WeWork outside building (1) Should you sign up for a WeWork membership?

King is cash! How to turn the new King Charles banknotes into your next side hustle

June 6, 2024 | 3 min read
ebay side hustle King is cash! How to turn the new King Charles banknotes into your next side hustle

I stopped drinking to save money. So why does my Diet Coke cost almost as much as a pint?

June 6, 2024 | 3 min read
I stopped drinking to save money. So why does my Diet Coke cost almost as much as a pint?
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