Starting a Small Business
Business plan, strategic plan, operational plan: why all 3 are important
By: Carissa Tham
Business, strategic, and operational plans each answer a different question.
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.
Carissa's Articles
Small Business Software
2024’s Best Apps for Small Business
By: Carissa Tham
Best small business apps for scheduling, payroll, POS, accounting, and comms.
HR & Benefits
How to Fire an Employee the Right Way
By: Carissa Tham
Firing someone? Do it right to protect yourself and your team.
Starting a Small Business
How to Celebrate a Grand Opening for a Small Business
By: Carissa Tham
Start planning your grand opening now. The sooner, the better.
Hiring & Onboarding
New Homebase Research Reveals the Smallest Business’ Biggest Hiring Advantage
By: Carissa Tham
Small businesses often pay the most in fees. Here's what the data shows.
HR & Benefits
Beginner’s Guide to Collecting and Analyzing HR Metrics
By: Carissa Tham
HR metrics tell you what's working. Learn to track and use them right.