If you're a local business owner, Google Places can help you take control of the information Google lists (or doesn't list) about your business on GoogleSearch and Google Maps. Google Places provides business-owners with powerful yet easy-to-use tools to help you reach existing and potential customers more effectively.  Google Places enable business owners to verify and supplement their business information to include: 

• Hours of operation
• Photos
• Videos
• Coupons
• Product offerings

Communicating with customers through Google Places and the key insights these tools provide, helps business owners to make more effective online business decisions.

You can claim your business through Google Places as well as read and watch testimonials by clicking here.   

More information and tools to get you started:

For simple and easy help getting started with Google Places and other useful tips, click here.

Some basic info about Google Places can be found here.

Check out Google's blog here with more detailed info on the features of Google Places.