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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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Break Tracking for Small Business: How to Track Employee Breaks

Track employee breaks accurately and stay compliant with state break laws. Learn how break tracking for small business works in our complete guide.

20 Restaurant Ideas to Make You Stand Out in a Saturated Market

Ready to grow your restaurant? These 20 restaurant ideas will kickstart your business and help you stand out in an overcrowded market.

May Main Street Health Report: Small businesses see robust hiring activity in contrast with broader economy

Small business activity was up again in May, as the number of employees working (+1%) and hours worked (+1.9%) increased and performed slightly better than the last year With stable growth across Main Street, hourly workers are feeling more content, with 4 out of 5 saying they’re happy with their jobs.

How to Open a Bookstore Cafe

Learn how to open a bookstore cafe from scratch. Get expert tips on funding, location, inventory, staffing, and the tools you need to launch successfully.

Shift Schedules Made Easy: How to Make the Most of Your Team

The right shift schedule can help you deliver the best customer experience and ensure you always have coverage. Here’s how to make that happen.

How to Start a Coffee Shop: Complete 2026 Guide for Every Budget

Start your coffee shop with confidence. From $25K kiosks to full cafes, get real costs, permits, and proven strategies to build your dream business.