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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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Slowdown Continues for Small Businesses

The past few months have seen economists and regulators worry about the impact of continued wage growth on inflation and employer outlook.

Wage growth rate holds as Main Street rings in 2024 with stability

Main Street job growth sees seasonal boom with outdoor activity in full swing, as longer days translate to more hours for small business employees.

How to Start a Cleaning Business: Complete Guide for 2026

Learn how to start a cleaning business in 8 steps. From licenses and startup costs to getting clients—build your profitable cleaning business today.

How to boost your team's skill set with an employee development plan

The best companies invest in not only initial onboarding and training but also professional employee development plans.

6 Tips to Create an Effective Staff Rota

Want to simplify your staff rota? Discover top tips and strategies to create efficient, fair rotas for your team.

Free Weekly Schedule Templates for 2024

Looking for a free weekly schedule template for your team? Here are the best employee work schedule template options so you can schedule your hourly staff easily.