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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 Use WhatsApp for Team Communication

WhatsApp covers casual chat. It misses shift confirmations, logs, and audits.

Workforce forecasting: a practical guide for hourly teams

Workforce forecasting uses sales history and trends to size shifts ahead.

How To Grow Your Small Business: 10 Strategies That Actually Work

Ten growth plays SMBs use: referrals, retention, pricing, and local SEO.

What Is a 2-2-3 Work Schedule? How It Works, Examples, and When to Use It

24/7 coverage without the burnout. See if 2-2-3 fits your team.

Third Shift Hours: A Guide for Small Businesses

Third shift adds 11pm to 7am coverage. Pay differentials and OSHA rules apply.

Sample email and letter to employees about clocking in and out

Stop chasing staff to clock in. Grab free templates and set up auto-reminders.