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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 create a retail store business plan

Craft a winning retail store business plan with key sections like executive summary, financial analysis, market overview, and team.

10 Social Media Tips to Engage Your Small Business

Discover effective social media strategies to elevate your small business, from content calendars to influencer collaborations

Summer slows down as wages tick up

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 Use WhatsApp for Team Communication

WhatsApp works for team chats—until it doesn't. Learn how to set it up right for hourly teams and when to upgrade to tools built for shift-based work.

Workforce forecasting: a practical guide for hourly teams

Stop staffing by gut feel. This practical guide to workforce forecasting helps hourly business owners control labor costs, reduce overtime, and build smarter schedules.

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

Ready to grow your small business? Here are 10 practical strategies—from building your team to cutting the admin—that help you scale without the chaos