Yes, there are a few approaches you can take to manage negative Google reviews:

1. Flag Inappropriate Reviews: If a review violates Google’s review policies, you can flag it for removal. Google has certain guidelines that reviews must adhere to, such as those that prevent spam, off-topic content, prohibited content, or conflict of interest. If a review violates any of these, you can flag it, and Google may remove it after assessment.

   • To flag a review:
   1. Go to Google Maps and search for your business.
   2. Click on the reviews section.
   3. Find the review in question and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
   4. Click “Flag as inappropriate.”

2. Respond to the Review: If the review is legitimate but negative, it’s often beneficial to respond to it in a calm, professional manner. This shows other customers that you care about feedback and are proactive in addressing concerns.

3. Ask the Reviewer to Remove/Update the Review: If you’ve resolved the issue with the customer, you can politely ask them if they would consider updating or removing their review. Some people appreciate the effort businesses make to right wrongs and may be willing to change their review.

4. Encourage Positive Reviews: By encouraging satisfied customers to leave positive reviews, you can improve your overall rating. Over time, this can push negative reviews further down the list, making them less visible.

5. Seek Legal Recourse: In rare cases where false or defamatory statements are made, you may consider seeking legal advice. If you can prove a review is defamatory, a court order can compel Google to remove it. However, this is a more extreme and potentially expensive route, so it’s typically considered a last resort.

6. Google My Business (GMB) Support: If you believe a review is fraudulent or violates Google’s policies and flagging it doesn’t lead to its removal, you can try to reach out to GMB support for assistance.

Remember, everyone gets negative reviews from time to time. Often, how a business responds to these reviews says more about the business than the review itself. Adopting a constructive approach to negative feedback can turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one.