Kerry McCreadie

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.

Articles written

Building clientele fast: A how-to guide for salons

Here we discuss ways to build and keep a clientele for salons and stylists.

Main Street Steadies as Workers Gain Confidence

Main Street job growth sees seasonal boom with outdoor activity in full swing, as longer days translate to more hours for small business employees.

Small business expansion: 5 tools to help open your next location

Planning a small business expansion? Get the need-to-know info on opening a second location, including scheduling, communication, and more.

Modernize Labor Tracking: 5 Tips for Small Businesses

Labor tracking can help curb employee costs, but it can be controversial. Learn how to win over your team and put labor tracking to work.

How to Start a Restaurant in 10 Steps

Learn how to start a restaurant in 10 steps. Get real costs, timelines, licensing requirements, and team management systems to open successfully.

How To Train Restaurant Employees: A Comprehensive Guide

Running a restaurant is no walk in the park, which is why knowing how to train restaurant employees could make or break your business.

Daily Work Schedule Templates You Can Actually Use

Free daily work schedule template for Excel, Google Sheets & PDF. Download now. No email required. Includes 24-hour shift and team coverage grid formats.