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.

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Time Mapping Guide: How to Plan Your Schedule (With Examples)

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Best Restaurant Scheduling Software in 2025

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Main Street health: How did businesses fare in September?

September saw declines in all three of our small business metrics (businesses open, employees working, and hours worked).

How to increase profits in a restaurant

Increase profits in your restaurant with these simple strategies. From reducing food waste to inventory management, learn how to grow your restaurant profit margins today.

Retail Marketing: 7 Strategies to Grow Your Store (2026)

Grow your retail store with proven marketing strategies. From in-store tactics to digital campaigns—plus team management tips that actually work.

5 Types of Forecasting Models With Examples (2026)

Top 5 forecasting models for 2025. Learn how to choose and apply Time Series, Econometric, and Judgmental models for accurate predictions.

FTE For Small Businesses: Why It Matters and How to Calculate It

We’ll show you how simple it is to calculate FTE for your small business so you can stay compliant and keep growing.