Why Googling Yourself Is Not Just for Fun Anymore

Why Googling Yourself Is Not Just for Fun Anymore Yoav Vilner, Entrepreneur Google searching our own names isn’t just a game anymore.  This is a common practice for millions of individuals, but there are higher stakes involved now.  20% of people find outdated info about themselves and 12% are unpleasantly surprised about what they find when they do a simple Google search.  This inaccurate or embarrassing information can hinder a job application or your business from growing.  Removing personal content from Google searches can be a complicated process; nevertheless, it is vital to protect ourselves from cyber criminals who can finely tune a personalized scam. read more

Are Your Passwords Strong Enough?

Are Your Passwords Strong Enough? Adam Levine, Inc. The use of passwords to protect online accounts isn’t going anywhere soon.  According to a study last year by SplashData, however, of the 5 million passwords that were compromised by hacks last year, many of those hacks occurred because the user created “weak” passwords, such as ‘password’, ‘sunshine’, or the ever-popular ‘12345’.  Read more about why strong passwords are so important, and learn six simple rules in selecting passwords to protect information.   read more

How Much Do Cyber-criminals Make with Your Personal Data?

How Much Do Cyber-criminals Make with Your Personal Data?  Security Magazine According to a study from the Kapersky Lab, a global cybersecurity company, criminals can sell an individual’s complete digital life for less than $50.  The market for a single breached account is even lower.  You’ll be surprised to learn the various ways criminals are stealing and selling a person’s complete digital life on the dark web. read more

How to Write a Compelling Company Description

How to Write a Compelling Company Description    Brian Hart, Inc. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business professional, writing a company description can be a difficult task to attract new business.  This description is a core part of your messaging, and it’s important to be succinct when everyone is now inundated with too much information.  Learn about the steps you can take to craft a compelling company description. read more

You Can Be a Great Leader and Also Have a Life

You Can Be a Great Leader and Also Have a Life   Bridget Schulte, Harvard Business Review  There is often a story in the business world that uses the flawed logic that achieving career success comes at a price of losing your personal life.  We have heard examples of Elon Musk and Mark Cuban sacrificing their lives to make billions.  It doesn’t have to be this way, however. Learn strategies on how it really is possible to ‘have it all’.  read more

Social Media Strategies

Social Media Strategies Brendan Kane, Entrepreneur Building exposure for your brand or company is no easy task.  Brendan Kane, a noted social media advisor to the likes of Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Disney, walks us through several strategies to build a large social media following in a short amount of time with high levels of engagement.  Learn five helpful tips on steps you can take with more robust posts and better content, using strategies that apply to multiple social media platforms. read more

Dolvin Notes - January Video Picks

Dolvin Notes - January Video Picks For You

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Sunday Driver

How self-driving cars could become a reality

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Design Guru

How a Harvard professor uses toys and origami to transform design

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