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Sargassum doesn't need only environmentalists — it needs entrepreneurs

Sargassum doesn't need only environmentalists — it needs entrepreneurs

Every sargassum season in the Riviera Maya brings the same conversation. But before falling in love with any solution, it's worth asking whether the whole chain is profitable. Sargassum doesn't need only ideas — it needs models that work.

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Cybersecurity for everyone: the most common traps and how to avoid them (Part 1)

Cybersecurity for everyone: the most common traps and how to avoid them (Part 1)

Three cybersecurity traps that catch regular people — public WiFi, suspicious links, and QR codes — and how to avoid them without being a tech expert.

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The Mom Who Is Also Building Her Own Business

The Mom Who Is Also Building Her Own Business

Today, Mother's Day, we celebrate the ones building something of their own while building a family. Special May Daypass.

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The taxes your client withholds aren't the SAT's, they're yours

The taxes your client withholds aren't the SAT's, they're yours

When clients withhold ISR and VAT from your invoices as an individual taxpayer in Mexico, that money is still yours. Here's how it works and why it matters for your accounting.

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Your LinkedIn Profile Is Your Digital Office

Your LinkedIn Profile Is Your Digital Office

What someone sees when they search your name on Google is almost always LinkedIn. Today Kiin Hub launches its official page.

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Working for Yourself Is the Most Demanding Work There Is — And the Most Worth It

Working for Yourself Is the Most Demanding Work There Is — And the Most Worth It

Today is Labor Day. And if you work for yourself, that title carries a different weight. We celebrate the ones building something of their own.

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Kids Are Already Using AI. The Question Is What For.

Kids Are Already Using AI. The Question Is What For.

Kids are already using AI to avoid thinking. The question isn't whether they'll use it — it's whether they'll use it to replace learning or to amplify it.

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What My Kid Taught Me About Building a Business

What My Kid Taught Me About Building a Business

A kid knocks down their tower without drama and starts over. Adults call it pivoting. Kids call it playing.

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How Do You Explain Your Work to Your Kids?

How Do You Explain Your Work to Your Kids?

If you can't explain what you do to an 8-year-old, something isn't clear yet. An exercise for Children's Day.

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Lego as a Business School

Lego as a Business School

Problem-solving, teamwork, building under constraints — these are entrepreneur skills. And kids learn them best through play. Lego Kids Course at Kiin Hub, April 18 & 25.

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Deep Work Is the Work That Matters

Deep Work Is the Work That Matters

Cal Newport says it plainly: the ability to do deep work is becoming increasingly rare — and increasingly valuable. How to design your environment so focus becomes what naturally happens.

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Stop Selling Your Time

Stop Selling Your Time

If you're paid by the hour, you're selling time. And time is the one resource you can never get back. How to make the shift.

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Knowing How to Do Something Well Is Not the Same as Running the Business That Does It

Knowing How to Do Something Well Is Not the Same as Running the Business That Does It

Michael Gerber calls it the technician's trap. The reason most small businesses don't grow — and how to get out of it.

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Playa del Carmen Isn't Just a Place to Visit Anymore — It's a Place to Work

Playa del Carmen Isn't Just a Place to Visit Anymore — It's a Place to Work

The Riviera Maya runs at 81% hotel occupancy and has nearly 10,000 active vacation rentals. Playa del Carmen is becoming a city where people come to stay — and to work.

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Why Your Website Doesn't Show Up on Google

Why Your Website Doesn't Show Up on Google

Having a website doesn't mean Google knows it exists. The real reasons your site isn't showing up in search — and what actually moves the needle.

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How Much Does It Actually Cost to Work from a Coffee Shop in Playa del Carmen?

How Much Does It Actually Cost to Work from a Coffee Shop in Playa del Carmen?

Working from a café sounds great until you do the math. We compare the real cost of working from a coffee shop vs Kiin Hub with actual PDC 2026 numbers.

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How to Choose the Right Coworking Space in Playa del Carmen

How to Choose the Right Coworking Space in Playa del Carmen

Before renting a coworking space in Playa del Carmen, consider these key factors. A practical guide to making the right decision.

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What's Actually Included in Your Workspace?

What's Actually Included in Your Workspace?

Before committing to a coworking space or office, ask what's actually included. The hidden costs nobody tells you and what to expect from a serious workspace.

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Pressure is a Privilege

Pressure is a Privilege

Pressure isn't the enemy — it's the signal that what you do matters. How to turn it into output with the right environment.

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The Best Practice What No One Wants To Do

The Best Practice What No One Wants To Do

The freelancers and consultants who grow the most have one thing in common: they do the most important thing first, even when it's the hardest.

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Getting Paid in Dollars from Mexico — How Much Are You Losing in Fees?

Getting Paid in Dollars from Mexico — How Much Are You Losing in Fees?

If you have clients in the US, Canada or Europe and you're using a traditional bank transfer from Mexico, you're probably losing between 3% and 7% on every payment. Here are your real options.

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Why Work from a Coworking Space in Playa del Carmen

Why Work from a Coworking Space in Playa del Carmen

Working alone from home has its limits. Why more professionals in the Riviera Maya are choosing coworking as their base of operations.

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The 4 Prompts That High Performers Use to Work Twice as Fast

The 4 Prompts That High Performers Use to Work Twice as Fast

The 4 prompts that get the most mileage for analyzing documents, prepping meetings, reviewing proposals, and explaining complex topics with AI.

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How to Use AI to Write Emails and WhatsApp Messages Without Sounding Like a Robot

How to Use AI to Write Emails and WhatsApp Messages Without Sounding Like a Robot

How to get ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to write emails and WhatsApp messages that sound like you. Real prompts you can copy today.

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What Is AI and How Can It Help Your Business?

What Is AI and How Can It Help Your Business?

A straightforward guide to AI for business owners. What it is, what it isn't, and how to start using it today without being a tech expert.

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The Ritual That Makes Monday Work

The Ritual That Makes Monday Work

Monday isn't hard because you lack discipline. It's hard because you don't have a ritual to activate it. What James Clear says about environment and habits — applied to your work week.

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How to Organize Your Week When You Work Alone

How to Organize Your Week When You Work Alone

The freedom of working for yourself works best with one simple system. Three questions that change what your week looks like.

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Networking That Actually Works

Networking That Actually Works

Building relationships isn't a strategy. It's a way of doing business. How to network in a way that adds value, connects people, and builds something that lasts.

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Guide for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers in Playa del Carmen

Guide for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers in Playa del Carmen

Everything you need to know to start a business or work as a freelancer in Playa del Carmen in 2026. Real costs, taxes, neighborhoods and community.

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