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Kerry McCreadie

Senior Manager, Organic Growth at Homebase

Kerry McCreadie is the Senior Manager of Organic Growth at Homebase, where they lead SEO, content strategy, and educational resources designed to help small businesses with hourly teams run better. Since joining Homebase in 2024, Kerry has focused on creating accessible, actionable content that addresses the real challenges small business owners face every day.

With over 10 years of experience in small business marketing—spanning roles at Yellow Pages, FreshBooks, Personify, and Homebase—Kerry has developed hundreds of templates and resources for small business owners, partnered with Google to help small charities access grant programs for paid marketing, and built education programs that deliver just-in-time learning when business owners need it most.

Kerry doesn't just market to small businesses—they live it. They've run an arts and culture nonprofit for over a decade, previously operated their own photography business, and started their career in the trenches of small retail, working their way up from inventory management to sales floor to keyholder. This hands-on experience informs everything they create, ensuring Homebase's content speaks to the realities of running a small business.

Kerry's Articles

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Back of house: What you need to know about hiring, and fostering a sustainable BOH culture

Learn everything you need to know about the back of house operations in a restaurant.

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Food Truck in 2025?

Find out what it really costs to start a food truck in 2025—from buying your truck to permits, equipment, and monthly expenses. Plan your budget right.

Qualities of a Good Employee: Top Traits, Strengths and Examples

Discover the essential qualities of a good employee with real examples, strengths employers value, and how these traits drive team success and business growth.

How Does Tipping Out Work? Complete Guide for Restaurant Owners

Tipping out means servers share tips with support staff. Learn how it works, standard percentages, legal requirements, and how to create a fair policy.

HVAC Business Software

HVAC Business Software: Job Tracking & Time Management for 2026

Juggling HVAC schedules, dispatch, and timesheets? HVAC business software keeps your techs organized and your invoices accurate.

Main Street indicators point to holiday season slowdown

With inflation top of mind for consumers, consumer spending has generally been down from prior years during the 2022 holiday season. As the year comes to a close, time sheet data from Homebase sheds light on how small businesses and their employees have been impacted by a tighter economic environment.