
Network = Networth
Join the "Network = Networth" podcast as The Networking Queen, Dalene Allen, interviews successful business professionals who share their stories of how chance encounters have led to meaningful relationships. Our aim is to highlight the importance of building connections and expanding your network, not only for business growth but also for personal fulfillment.
During each episode, our guests will discuss their background, what drew them to their careers, and the pivotal moments and connections that have shaped their success. We ask our guests to share their top tips for networking and building strong relationships to close each episode. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration for taking your own career and personal life to the next level!
Network = Networth
Kate Sullivan - Virtually Connected Solutions
Kate Sullivan is Owner & CEO of Virtually Connected Solutions, an online business management
and virtual assistant agency. Virtually Connected Solutions strategically partners with online and
brick and mortar business owners, entrepreneurs and executives to help manage their back-end
administration and day-to-day operations remotely, so they can focus on what really matters,
freeing up their time to grow their business, resulting in greater profitability and a more balanced
lifestyle.
Some of the services offered include:
Operations management
• Establishing systems for billing, client relationships, work flow and, communications
Project management
• Outsourcing, managing, and tracking the completion of the day-to-day tasks of your
client’s team
Human resources
• Overseeing the hiring process, onboarding and training, supervision, team meetings,
health & safety as well as performance reviews and offboarding
Boards and governance
• Providing advice and overseeing board and governance processes for corporate and non-
for-profits
Virtual assistance
• Offering a full range of virtual assistant services to help you with everything from basic
administration to more complex project management functions
Kate offers over 25 years experience working in corporate C-Suite positions as Board
Coordinator and Corporate Secretary, in both private industry and all three levels of government
(municipal, provincial, and federal). Her expertise is in helping organizations get organized and
operate seamlessly by assisting with operational, administrative and HR matters.
Kate has been an active volunteer and community leader for the past 25 years. She current
serves as Chair of Bedford Residents Association and started a new walking group in the
community of Bedford West. She most recently served as Chair for the Active Transportation
Committee (appointed by HRM Council) and as Chair of Engage Mainland North, a community-
based roundtable, having organized the community’s first tree lighting. Kate also served as past
founder and coordinator of the Clayton Park and Fairview Neighbourhood Watch program; is a
former member of the Chebucto West Community Health Board; and a founding member and
former Chair of Equal Voice NS. In May 2016, she received a volunteer recognition award for
serving Mainland North; and in May 2017, was awarded a Volunteer of the Year award by both
the Municipality and the Province. She was recognized twice in the NS Legislature for her
volunteer efforts.
Kate graduated from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax with a focus on business and human
resource management. She is internationally certified as a virtual assistant and online business
manager (pending November). She lives in Bedford West with her two cats, the best co-workers
ever – Rocci & Rolli. She likes to cook and find new trails to walk.
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