Thoughts on Google/places

It’s all about the first seven spots. If you are there you are king if not you are knowhere

Simple steps to get there
1. Claim your page. Google provides a default page but only when claimed can this page be utilized
2. Fill in all the info that the page asks for
3. Backlink to local sites
4. Offer coupon
5. Use local phone number ( or get a local number on voip )
Just do those things and it might be enough
Or just contact david@websearchmaven.com