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Working remotely from Playa del Carmen
What it's like to live and work remotely from Playa del Carmen: the life beyond the screen, and where to focus when it's time to work.
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Three habits to work better this week
You don't need a new app or a 5 a.m. alarm. Three productivity habits you can start today and notice by Friday.
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Beach Privilege
People work all year to afford one week in Playa. You already live here. A reading of Morgan Housel's 'The Psychology of Money' on why the real privilege isn't the beach — it's control over your time, and how not to waste it.
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Conexiones & Coffee: Sell Differently with LEGO® Serious Play®
Coffee, networking and a different methodology to sell: LEGO® Serious Play®. Thursday, June 18, 6 to 8 pm, at Kiin Hub.
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Reinforce what you already do well
You've been doing one thing well for years. It comes so naturally that you've stopped paying attention. You think anyone can do it. June's question isn't only what to correct. It's also what to amplify.
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The business owner's mid-year check
December has a cultural monopoly on reflection. But June is where reflection is worth more. In December you only count, in June you can still correct. Three questions to review your business mid-year.
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A species catalog of the Riviera Maya entrepreneur
If you've been in the Riviera Maya for a while, you recognize them without thinking. Unofficial catalog of the 7 entrepreneur archetypes inhabiting the area — from the one who was already here to the recent arrival. At Kiin Hub we're a few of these types.
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Cybersecurity for everyone: passwords, two-factor, and the new AI scams (Part 2)
Unique passwords, two-factor authentication, AI voice-cloning scams, and how to tell if you're already compromised. Part 2 of the cybersecurity series for everyone.
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What a Good Accountant Does for Your Business That You Never See
Accountant's Day. A good accountant doesn't work for the tax authority — they work for you. We celebrate UC Count Riviera.
Read more →A good playense is made in Playa
This Friday the municipality signed the Good Playense Decalogue. The initiative talks about behavior, not origin. For independent business owners who adopted Playa, that means something important.
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Does my business need REPSE? A guide for independent business owners
REPSE creates confusion: some business owners register without needing it, others operate without it until a client drops them. Guide for independent business owners in Riviera Maya with clear criteria and the hotel case as example.
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The Woman Managing Her Household and Her Business at the Same Time
May 23rd workshop with Laura Loria. Personal finances for the woman entrepreneur and homemaker. $300 MXN.
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Your Business Money and Your Personal Money Are Not the Same
May 20th event with Laura Loria. Personal finances vs business finances. $259 MXN. Kiin Hub 6pm.
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The most common mistake of the independent business owner
The independent business owner thinks their competitive advantage is doing everything. They're wrong. A look at Gary Keller's 'The One Thing' and why its central question hits especially hard for the owner without a big team behind them.
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The foundation for the independent business owner that no class teaches
This week 50 entrepreneurs in Playa started a Business School. There's a foundation no course teaches — worth talking about.
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500 Mbps. Every Day.
World Internet Day. We're celebrating with a speed test. Dedicated fiber optic, same result every day.
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The One Who Teaches Also Needs Their Space
Teacher's Day. For the trainers, coaches and instructors who build knowledge and pass it on. Special May Daypass.
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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)
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
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
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
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
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 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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Before renting a coworking space in Playa del Carmen, consider these key factors. A practical guide to making the right decision.
Read more →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 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 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?
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
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 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 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?
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
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
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
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
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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