Starting a Small Business
How to Open a Salon: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Kerry McCreadie
Thinking about opening a salon? This step-by-step guide covers startup costs, licensing, hiring, and everything else you need to open a salon the right way.
Kerry McCreadie is the Senior Manager of Organic Growth at Homebase, leading SEO and content strategy for small businesses with hourly teams. With over 10 years of experience, Kerry has developed hundreds of templates and resources for business owners. They've run an arts and culture nonprofit for over a decade and operated their own photography business, bringing hands-on small business understanding to everything they create.
Kerry's Articles
Timesheets & Time Tracking
How to Fill Out a Timesheet: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Kerry McCreadie
Step-by-step guide on how to fill out a timesheet correctly: required fields, hours math, weekly and biweekly formats, and FLSA basics for small businesses.
Employee Scheduling
Best Pest Control Scheduling Software in 2026
By: Kerry McCreadie
Picking pest control scheduling software shouldn't take weeks of research. Here are four software reviews, ranked by features, pricing, and team size.
Small Business Software
Homebase vs. HotSchedules: Which Is Right for Your Business?
By: Kerry McCreadie
Compare Homebase vs. HotSchedules on pricing, scheduling, payroll, and more. Find out which employee scheduling software is the better fit for your business.
Timesheets & Time Tracking
Best Construction Timesheet App: 6 Top Picks for 2026
By: Kerry McCreadie
Compare six construction timesheet apps including applicable base fees, billing terms, and feature-tier limitations.
Small Business Software
10 Best Salon Scheduling Apps in 2026
By: Kerry McCreadie
Looking for the best salon scheduling app in 2026? Compare 10 top options by pricing, booking features, user ratings, and fit for your salon.