Don't forget the local Filipino customs like a blessing from the priest in the official opening , inviting locals and officials to generate interest. Maybe invite the local press as well as you need their support. Good luck and all the best, you're living my dream!

As a foreign national owning a business here in the PH, you need to be hands-on. You need to make sure you're protected.

Dont trust everyone . Got to learn our language when putting a business in the Philippines .

After running my own business for 20 yrs now mate, the best advice I can give you is this....There is no better person at running your business than yourself. I'd be running it for maybe 4 months before worrying about travel vlogs mate 👍👍

Hope you keep in mind to NEVER Fully trust anyone with LARGE amount of $$ since your business is probably mainly CASH business, and remember that what you might consider small could be LARGE amount that most people there have never touched in their life, so don't tempt them, better safe than sorry, I know there are times you'll need to sort of trust someone but be very very cautious

THE CANADIAN BEAVER LIVES!!!!! Awesome brotha. I am happy for ya! Get it bro!!

you have to instill discipline early on with your staff. set your policies and implement them strictly. So youll set high standards within and outside the business.

Mike here is an idea… have one person on the cashier, every waitress will bring the order to her, each beer will be written down or typed in a spread sheet, and so will the food… then before she leaves she has to do inventory on the beer, and she has to match money in the drawer with items sold. If someone is relieving her you start a new drawer. This may sound complicated but it really wouldn’t be, especially if you had a spreadsheet that done most of your calculations. You could input the inventory into the spreadsheet even… then do a weekly inventory on your stock and compare to the spreadsheet. Make sure all employees know about the inventory checks and you are doing it to protect everyone and also for tax purposes, so nobody takes it personal. Good luck!

Wow! So brilliantly thought out. I love the idea of the music not being so loud one, so you can have a nice conversation. Can't wait to visit when I come back.

Don't forget to invite the Barangay captain down for opening! Looking really good!

Biz going, house shaping, great girl, a lovely kid and 50k subs. Things are lining up for ya, M. Congrats!

Going great, hats off to you I am actually looking forward to watching your opening night. Don't forget your house updates. Wishing you every success.

I seem to recall (many years ago now) seeing some of the best Expat bars in Ermita, used to load up a barrel or large Esky with beer and ICE and not rely just on fridges. Firstly it gets the beer super chilled, also the fridges get opened a lot and need time to get the beer chilled. Also great for large events to increase cold beer capacity. They would also only restock the fridges from the ESKY beers that were already cold.

Looking Goooood.!!!!!!

Cool

Wow, proud and excited

YAYYY❤❤

Leave it to Beaver. I am excited… congratulations to a good man.

Excited to see the launch 👍👍

Just a suggestion. During the day(especially summers) and weekends you are going to want to have a cheaper kids menu which is not chef related. That would be hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets and other family friendly foods which could be a draw from beachgoers. My Dad ran lounges on Miami Beach for 15 years and on the Florida East coast during his other years. Many were associated with hotels like your resort across the street. A few of the ones my Dad ran were as well would say "Italian." Kids were a main consideration in the day and weekends. Did you and your partners do a complete business plan?

Coming along quite nicely Mike. I love to see people build their dreams and succeed. Following you since COVID times, its been an interesting ride. I'm rooting for you! That lot beside yours is really nice and big! When its time to expand, buy it out!

Go go go….very exciting. 🙏💪💪💪🚀🚀🚀

So exciting! Best of Luck!!

Awesome progress congratulations and good luck with the house and business

Keep these vids coming love the updates and progress

Your getting closer! Good luck with the opening, Michael...Jim

Great, Mike!

Congrats Brother! I am very happy for you! I know you will be successful .

GOOD LUCK ,HOPING ALL GOES WELL

I got a good one for you. Boonie Quek quek. Hard boiled egg wrapped with cheddar and bacon with a skewer then wrapped with mashed potatoes and rice and deep fried. You could do beef and broccoli wrapped with potato and rice. A spicy chicken one. Just an appetizer thought for you. Different dipping sauces.

Congrats and all the best for the project! Great teamspirit!

Am so very happy with your new venture Michael! Congratulations my friend!

Looks great 👍🏾

Looking good. Excited for opening day 🇨🇦🦫💪🍻

The work is coming along nicely. Looking forward to the future videos.

looking good congratulations Michael

Keep inspired, Michael.. Positive results followed ❤

So exciting. I love the fact that your videos pop up first in my account 🎉🎉

Been in the food and bar business for a long time… you’re making great progress. Smart idea with raising the floor in the kitchen. One suggestion- the new fridge: you can usually switch the hinges to the left side so the doors open towards the bar area- not the CR. Just a suggestion from an old pro. Wishing you continued success. 👍🏻👍🏻

Hope things will keep going well. Your construction crew is awesome.

Thank you for choosing our hometown to put up a business. Good luck!

Everything is looking great eh

Amazing! Congrats! Happy for you! Good luck to business! you got this!!

Congrats!

Wow! Everything looks great. Can not wait to see the finished product.

Best wishes and success for your new venture 😊😊

Long-time follower. Glad you chose to stay in the Philippines. God is great! Happiness is what helps you live longer.

Congratulations

I cant wait to visit. Great job

Good luck with your endeavors, I hope you're successful.

Thank you for the updates and excited for the opening...goodluck and God bless!!!❤️🤲🙏🙏🙏

Might want to add solar or a generator in case of a brownout. 🔌

Outstanding! All good wishes for a thriving business!🍔

you will need additional stalls for your customers... maybe porta potty mostly hidden among some large potted trees behind a fence near the stage area.

congrats!

🙏💕 Much Love Brother 👍😎

Wish you fruitful endeavors,

Kat is opening up !!!

I wish you all the best..love your attitude..

Awesome, Keep Making Magic Brother!!

Its looking good!

good luck with your restaurant hope everything goes well for you🎉🎉

From a fellow Canadian, Quebec Montreal I watch you Vlogs daily! As I work from home. Wish you alot of success in your new business!

Congrats sir

Truly good luck!

Hey, that's the same fridge I have! Nice start, I can't wait to see the opening day.

Awesome progress congratulations Looking to run into you again..

Very cool to see things progressing for you. Looking forward to seeing it a little later on in the year.

I hope you hired the Kwatro Kantos for the opening. They're a local reggae band from Roxas City that can really get the party going. I saw them last year in Mambu Rise Resort in Aklan.

Lucky girl to have you michael

You're an impressive human!

Wish you all the great success with your new business, it’s great that James from Texas Filipino will be there for you soft opening, he and Mel are great people 👍❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺🇵🇭

Good luck and all the best in your new business venture. Heading to Iloilo at the end of the month from Calgary. My 1st time in the Philippines and I told my wife, one of the spots to visit is The Canadian Beaver! See you soon.

Very Nice! you got a nice place. so relaxing!

Awesome brother 👏 ❤😊

You hooked up with good crew and a good company wow I've never seen that happen that quick before you're very business-minded good luck brother Florida USA🎉

Awesome dude

Looks Good Michael !! Love the Beaver Logo - hehe

Nice place beautiful ambiance

Excellent - really coming together. Looking for seeing the place fully up and running and packed with Customers 🙂

God bless to both of you Kat and Michael 🥰😍❤️🥰

Good luck. You need to advertise to make potential customers aware of the new business. I love the setup and the bamboo materials.

Congratulations, San Antonio Beach Resort is one of my favorite places to stay at in Roxas. Looking forward to meeting you and spending at the new bar.

You got really lucky with that contractor,,rare to find one like this,,just double check everything and consult with him always..

Respect the Beaver!

Kat is adorable, I like her wearing glasses, good look on her

You need some Red Horse and San Mig Apple Beer. Province style is beer with ice too, so get some ice.

Amazing! Good luck to you and appreciate you documenting the journey. Hope you can dive into the details of starting up a business in Roxas City! Keep up the great work

Congratulations 👏👏👏🎉 to your new business Buddy idol Thats great 👍 Great choice on putting up your business in my Homeland Good luck

I suggest you mark the uneven areas on the floor in the kitchen with yellow stripe or put a railing because someone could trip and fall. Also saw uneven flooring near the seating area closest to the beach entrance that would be best to mark or put railing. Have it meet US or standards for safety and disability access.

Hi Mike! So impressive. Your construction people and chef are, too! ("liquor" is misspelled on your chalkboard) You should get a hat like the one the beaver is wearing, with the maple leaf on it. All the best!

Say.... Nice piece of tail, on that beaver sign ! Very cute. :)

Painting the bamboo fence on your front especially the kitchen.😊or putting something nice plants to for cover

congratulations ! looking good so far. street vendors doesnt pay taxes it will be hard to implement and people will get angry if they do that

Moving so fast! So exciting!

Alright , hope I can visit it next time I go back to Phils , I was in Iloilo the whole month of MAY 😃.

I'm Excited for ya seems like you sure have a lot of Fires going but makes for great KZfaq Drama!!

You are a details guy. Love it

Hats should be just red with a white canadian maple leaf (just like the canadian beaver on the logo)

It's a very good idea. I'll come by when I check out your city :) See you soon.