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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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What To Do When An Employee Doesn't Show Up For A Shift

What to do when an employee doesn't show up for a shift. Step-by-step actions, policies to follow, and how to prevent no-shows in the future.

Shift Notes: A Tool for Effective Team Communication

Learn the benefits of using shift notes to communicate with your team to keep operations smooth, and how to implement them with Homebase.

8 ways to reduce overtime (+ reasons why overtime happens)

Discover practical strategies for small businesses to reduce costs, boost productivity, and create a healthy work-life balance.

Free Monthly Work Schedule Template (2026 Version)

The scheduling features and functionality to look for, plus a free monthly work schedule template to set your business up for success.

The Ins and Outs of Writing a Construction Business Plan

A strong foundation is important for construction jobs—and starting a business. Set your business up for success with our free template.

Timesheet & Time Card Fraud: Tips to Protect Your Business

Learn how to prevent timesheet fraud or time card fraud. Avoid the financial burden and negative impacts on resource planning and morale.