Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Carissa Tham
Licensing, ratios, curriculum, and rent. What opening a preschool really takes.
Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
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Hiring & Onboarding
How to Hire Using A Full Time Employment Contract
By: Carissa Tham
Draft contracts that protect your business and bring in great hires.
Hiring & Onboarding
Job Posting Examples: How to Write a Great Job Ad
By: Carissa Tham
See real job posting examples for boards, LinkedIn, and social media.
Small Business Software
Planday Alternatives: 10 Best Scheduling and Workforce Tools for 2025
By: Carissa Tham
10 Planday alternatives compared on price, mobile UX, and shift swaps.
Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Painting Business: Complete Guide for 2026
By: Carissa Tham
Start painting for yourself. Covers costs, licensing, clients, and scaling up.
Small Business Software
Non-discretionary vs discretionary bonuses: Do you know the difference?
By: Carissa Tham
Non-discretionary bonuses count toward overtime. Discretionary ones don't.