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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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How to Start a Food Truck Business Step by Step

Food truck launch costs $50K to $200K. Map permits, vehicle, and menu first.

Time Logs: Definition, Benefits, and Steps to Keep One in Your Business

Time logs show where hours go, and where payroll dollars leak.

Employee Shift Schedule Template (Free Excel, Google Sheets and PDF)

Free shift schedule templates for any team. Weekly, daily, rotating, and more.

Modernize Labor Tracking: 5 Tips for Small Businesses

Five ways to modernize labor tracking without losing your team's buy-in.

Shift Work Laws: Compliance Guide for Small Businesses

State law often dictates rest between shifts. Check before you schedule.

Can Small Business Owners File for Unemployment?

Unemployment for small business owners depends on how you're paid.