Locaop Speaks at Regional Issue Resolution Event Hosted by Hyakugo Bank and Japan Finance Corporation. Proposes DX Measures to Solve Customer Acquisition and Labor Shortage for SMEs with AI and Google Maps
Locaop Co., Ltd. spoke at a regional issue resolution event hosted by Hyakugo Bank and Japan Finance Corporation, proposing DX measures to solve customer acquisition and labor shortage for SMEs using its AI and Google Maps-powered SaaS tool, "Locaop." The company also provides comprehensive operational support, boasting over 4,000 installed stores as of September 2025.
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Locaop Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Masaki Agata; hereafter: Locaop), which provides "Locaop," a SaaS tool that supports store customer acquisition and visit promotion focusing on Google Maps (MEO) measures, spoke at a regional issue resolution event held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture on April 16, 2026, hosted by Hyakugo Bank and Japan Finance Corporation.
## Leveraging "Startup Knowledge" to Enhance the Sustainability of the Regional Economy
This event was held with regional banks and public financial institutions taking the lead, focusing on how to overcome the "serious labor shortage" and "difficulty in attracting customers due to delayed digitalization" faced by local businesses, using the latest technology from startup companies.
Many business managers and stakeholders with a strong desire to solve regional issues gathered at the venue. Among them, Locaop proposed, with concrete examples, how to build a "system that allows regional customers to continuously choose them" without placing a burden on on-site staff, by utilizing AI (artificial intelligence) and Google Maps.
- The event was also featured on Mie TV Broadcasting.
- YouTube: Mie TV NEWS Official Channel
## Common Concerns Faced by Regional Businesses
Many companies face significant problems with insufficient information dissemination to attract new customers and a shortage of workers to support daily operations. In particular, many voices are heard saying that they do not know how to effectively attract customers through the internet, or that they do not have the time for it.
## Locaop's Proposal for Effortless Customer Acquisition
Locaop provides a system that comprehensively supports everything from store customer acquisition to reservations and subsequent repeat customer acquisition. In its presentation at the event, Locaop explained that the following points are effective for customer acquisition:
- Utilizing attractive websites: Automatically create and operate customer acquisition-focused sites without specialized knowledge.
- 24/7 automatic reception: Prevent missed opportunities by providing a dedicated page that can accept reservations at any time, while reducing the burden of phone correspondence.
- Integration with Google Maps: Automate and simplify Google Maps optimization (MEO measures) to make it easier to deliver information to people looking for stores.
## Reliable Digitalization Support with "Human" Assistance
Locaop not only provides tools but also offers a comprehensive support system, including operational outsourcing and follow-up meetings with dedicated staff. This prevents the problem of "being unable to utilize a tool after introducing it" and has built a track record of over 4,000 installed stores (as of September 2025).
For regional stores and SMEs, challenges in increasing awareness and inquiries are becoming difficult to solve merely by advertising. It is important to comprehensively arrange multiple elements, such as whether correct information is displayed in search results and on Google Maps, whether a page that conveys the store's appeal is prepared, and whether interested users can proceed directly to reservations or inquiries.
Locaop will continue to contribute to solving customer acquisition challenges for regional businesses by providing total support, including Google Maps measures, store information maintenance, review utilization, posting/information dissemination, and reservation flow optimization.
## Service Introduction
### About "Locaop"
"Locaop," a service provided by Locaop Co., Ltd., is a tool that solves various store management issues, from customer acquisition to visits and repeat customers, focusing on Google Maps (MEO) measures.
It is a platform that integrates necessary functions for store operations, such as Google Maps measures, 24-hour web reservations, questionnaires to clarify customer needs, promotion of reviews, and easy website creation tools.
Locaop service site: https://locaop.jp/
Request Locaop materials here: https://locaop.jp/download/
### About "Locaop Desk"
"Locaop Desk" is an AI phone auto-response (IVR) service that automatically answers calls to stores 24/7. By having AI handle reservation acceptance and answering frequently asked questions, it creates an environment where on-site staff can focus on serving customers in front of them even during busy hours.
Call contents are immediately converted into text and notified, preventing missed opportunities due to misunderstandings or forgotten callbacks. This solves the urgent problem of "unable to answer calls due to labor shortage" faced by regional businesses, simultaneously realizing operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.
Locaop Desk: https://locaop.jp/desk/
Request Locaop materials here: https://locaop.jp/d
## Leveraging "Startup Knowledge" to Enhance the Sustainability of the Regional Economy
This event was held with regional banks and public financial institutions taking the lead, focusing on how to overcome the "serious labor shortage" and "difficulty in attracting customers due to delayed digitalization" faced by local businesses, using the latest technology from startup companies.
Many business managers and stakeholders with a strong desire to solve regional issues gathered at the venue. Among them, Locaop proposed, with concrete examples, how to build a "system that allows regional customers to continuously choose them" without placing a burden on on-site staff, by utilizing AI (artificial intelligence) and Google Maps.
- The event was also featured on Mie TV Broadcasting.
- YouTube: Mie TV NEWS Official Channel
## Common Concerns Faced by Regional Businesses
Many companies face significant problems with insufficient information dissemination to attract new customers and a shortage of workers to support daily operations. In particular, many voices are heard saying that they do not know how to effectively attract customers through the internet, or that they do not have the time for it.
## Locaop's Proposal for Effortless Customer Acquisition
Locaop provides a system that comprehensively supports everything from store customer acquisition to reservations and subsequent repeat customer acquisition. In its presentation at the event, Locaop explained that the following points are effective for customer acquisition:
- Utilizing attractive websites: Automatically create and operate customer acquisition-focused sites without specialized knowledge.
- 24/7 automatic reception: Prevent missed opportunities by providing a dedicated page that can accept reservations at any time, while reducing the burden of phone correspondence.
- Integration with Google Maps: Automate and simplify Google Maps optimization (MEO measures) to make it easier to deliver information to people looking for stores.
## Reliable Digitalization Support with "Human" Assistance
Locaop not only provides tools but also offers a comprehensive support system, including operational outsourcing and follow-up meetings with dedicated staff. This prevents the problem of "being unable to utilize a tool after introducing it" and has built a track record of over 4,000 installed stores (as of September 2025).
For regional stores and SMEs, challenges in increasing awareness and inquiries are becoming difficult to solve merely by advertising. It is important to comprehensively arrange multiple elements, such as whether correct information is displayed in search results and on Google Maps, whether a page that conveys the store's appeal is prepared, and whether interested users can proceed directly to reservations or inquiries.
Locaop will continue to contribute to solving customer acquisition challenges for regional businesses by providing total support, including Google Maps measures, store information maintenance, review utilization, posting/information dissemination, and reservation flow optimization.
## Service Introduction
### About "Locaop"
"Locaop," a service provided by Locaop Co., Ltd., is a tool that solves various store management issues, from customer acquisition to visits and repeat customers, focusing on Google Maps (MEO) measures.
It is a platform that integrates necessary functions for store operations, such as Google Maps measures, 24-hour web reservations, questionnaires to clarify customer needs, promotion of reviews, and easy website creation tools.
Locaop service site: https://locaop.jp/
Request Locaop materials here: https://locaop.jp/download/
### About "Locaop Desk"
"Locaop Desk" is an AI phone auto-response (IVR) service that automatically answers calls to stores 24/7. By having AI handle reservation acceptance and answering frequently asked questions, it creates an environment where on-site staff can focus on serving customers in front of them even during busy hours.
Call contents are immediately converted into text and notified, preventing missed opportunities due to misunderstandings or forgotten callbacks. This solves the urgent problem of "unable to answer calls due to labor shortage" faced by regional businesses, simultaneously realizing operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.
Locaop Desk: https://locaop.jp/desk/
Request Locaop materials here: https://locaop.jp/d