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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.

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

The 2-2-3 work schedule gives your team 24/7 coverage without the burnout. Learn how it works, see examples, and find out if it's right for your business.

Third Shift Hours: A Guide for Small Businesses

Learn about third shift hours, also known as night shifts, and how adding them can impact your small business. Plus, learn how to make them work for your team.

Sample email and letter to employees about clocking in and out

Need to remind hourly staff to clock in/out? Use these email and letter samples, and explore ways to automate the process. Free Templates!

Retail Interview Questions: Complete Guide for Employers and Candidates (2026)

Master retail interviews with 38 questions and sample answers. Complete guide for retail jobs from associates to managers.

10 Ways to Improve Retention at Your Retail Store

Struggling to hold onto your best retail employees? Read our guide for the best 10 ways to improve retention at your small shop

From Hot Mess To Spotless: Ultimate Restaurant Cleaning Checklist

Ace your food hygiene standards and restaurant cleaning schedule with our free restaurant cleaning checklist and guide.