--- title: "3 Ways to Promote Engagement in Your Remote Business" description: "Remote work is looking like the new norm for many businesses, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! Peachtree VA has been 100% virtual since launching in" url: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/3-ways-to-promote-engagement-in-your-remote-business publisher: Peachtree VA book: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact --- # 3 Ways to Promote Engagement in Your Remote Business Peachtree VAPublished May 9, 2022Updated December 5, 20222 min read Remote work is looking like the new norm for many businesses, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! Peachtree VA has been 100% virtual since launching in 2015, and we have learned a lot along the way. With all its perks, we would be remiss to not admit that keeping a fully remote team engaged takes creativity and intention. ## Below, You’ll Find Our Top 3 Practical Ways To Promote Employee Engagement In Your Remote Business. 1. [SLACK](https://slack.com/features) is a communication platform for your team and your work. From free plans to paid plans, Slack has everything you need to send a quick direct message, engage in video chat, join huddles and share clips, and participate in multiple channels for chat. At Peachtree VA, we love to share success stories on our team channel, as well as engage in recipe swaps, photo sharing, and quotes of the day in our #watercooler channel. 2. Host virtual team building events, like [YOU DON’T KNOW MY LIFE](https://www.bookelevent.com/p/258-get-to-know-ya-game-night/). This game helps you discover fun facts and stories about participants by guessing which story belongs to which person. This game is organized but socially played with a group of 5 to 15 players, very similar to how a boxed game would be played around the table. It requires no preparation on your end except that players have their phones handy to enter answers as they watch the game on Zoom. Get ready for a virtually good time! 3. Invest in a business coach who specializes in remote work culture. We have had great success working with remote business coach, Maryellen Stockton from [Work Well Wherever](https://www.workwellwherever.com/). Work Well Wherever™ is a remote work consulting company that provides customized coaching, training, and guidance to small businesses and start-ups seeking change in today’s modern workplace. Check out their website and services today! Let’s face it, the remote work environment is not going anywhere. The more you engage your employees, the happier and more connected they will feel! If planning and executing these types of events sounds like another task you don’t have time for, consider hiring a virtual assistant to help. You can schedule a [complimentary consultation](https://meetings.hubspot.com/darleen-priday) today! ## Terms in this article - [Virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/virtual-assistant) ## Keep reading - [### Cash vs Accrual Accounting: Which Fits Your Small Business? Cash basis records income when money arrives and expenses when you pay them. Accrual basis records income when you earn it and expenses when you incur them, even if cash moves later. Accrual shows a truer monthly picture. Cash is simpler. Your CPA should confirm which method you may use. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/accrual-vs-cash-basis) - [### Household Bookkeeping: How to Organize Your Family Finances Household bookkeeping means recording your family's income and spending in one place, sorting it into categories, and reviewing it each month. It shows where money goes, supports a budget and makes tax time easier. Start with one tracker, a short category list and a monthly 30-minute review. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/bookkeeping-for-families) - [### Chart of Accounts: What It Is and How to Set One Up A chart of accounts is the master list of categories your bookkeeping uses to record money. Every transaction lands in one account. The accounts fall into five types: assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. A clean, short chart makes your reports clear and your tax prep easier. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/chart-of-accounts) ## Get your week back. Book a free, no-obligation strategy call. We will map out what to hand off first, and you leave with a plan whether or not you become a client. [Book a free strategy call](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact)[or email info@peachtreeva.com](mailto:info@peachtreeva.com) ![Sarah Harlan, Client Experience & Operations Manager](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/sarah-harlan.DtVquYwL_2b0Qn7.webp) ![Darleen Priday, Vice President of Business Development](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/darleen-priday.jiyh6aPr_1PLR4H.webp) ![November Lee, Marketing Manager](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/november-lee.Cro_USs7_Z1Yhdwg.webp)