Semi-Finalists Chosen For National Business Transformation Contest

San Francisco, CA - June 5, 2008 – Fourteen small businesses will compete for the final two spots to have their company transformed by a team of experts in branding, marketing, finance, HR and other key areas critical to business success, it was announced today by “The Big Business Contest” (www.bigbusinesscontest.com). The 14 semi-finalists were selected from a national pool of small and mid-size companies who submitted their information and a 500-word essay explaining their business issue, situation, or need.

For the next month, these lucky 14 will be sharing their vision for success, commitment and desire to take their business to the next level. In July, two of the business owners will be selected as finalists, and will win four months of advice, mentoring and world-class connections to propel their company to excel and grow, despite the slowing economy. Their stories, backgrounds, videos and progress can be tracked online at www.bigbusinesscontest.com. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment on blogs, vote for their favorites and utilize leading edge business tools to guide their own challenges.

AllBusiness.com, Inc. (www.allbusiness.com), a leading online resource for businesses, has teamed up with leading business consultant Elizabeth Kanna and Maui Millionaires LLC (www.mauimillionaires.com) to offer these owners the opportunity to receive invaluable mentoring, and other awards valued at $25,000, including a trip to Maui, Hawaii to partake in an exclusive, closed-door business retreat and $5,000 cash.

“These fourteen business professionals represent some of the most creative and hungry entrepreneurs out there,” said Kathy Yates, CEO of AllBusiness.com. “While two grand prize winners will be given a complete set of tools to take their business to the next level, all of our entrants to this contest will have gained valuable insight to help them to ultimately reach their business goals.”

“Success leaves clues if you know where to look,” said Elizabeth Kanna, business consultant and Maui Millionaires advisor. “The transformations of our two winners will propel their companies forward and the behind-the-scenes in-depth coverage will provide invaluable clues for success for AllBusiness.com visitors.”

The 14 semi-finalists are the following:

1. Gabrielle Desantis – Gigi Hill LLC, Yorba Linda, CA
2. Mark Harris – TriathlonDVD Productions, Inc., Nashville, TN
3. Mike Klausen – Yellow Group, Inc., Cape Coral, FL
4. John Sullivan – WellMasters, Lakeland, FL
5. Philippa Kennealy – The Entrepreneurial MD, Los Angeles, CA
6. Jennifer Lyle – Software Testing Solutions LLC, Tucson, AZ
7. John Sanders – Premier Christian Cruises, Inc., Memphis, TN
8. Christopher Sands – WebRoyal, Wellington, FL
9. Dana Smith - Exalt Resources LLC, Lakewood, CA
10. Judi Townsend - Mannequin Madness, Inc., Oakland, CA
11. Helena Vanderwey - The Trading Company, Inc., Woodburn, OR
12. David Voss - Voss & Associates, Sarasota, FL
13. Susan Wilson - The Judgment Group, Stevensville, MD
14. Al Orloff - Voyager Components, Inc., Silverton, OR

About AllBusiness.com, Inc.
AllBusiness.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dun & Bradstreet (DNB), is a leading online resource for businesses. The Company operates one of the Web's premier business sites, providing practical information and services for business professionals and growing businesses. The site includes how-to articles and videos, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news, directory listings, business guides and more. In addition to its flagship Web site, the Company's content can be accessed by its content syndication program, RSS feeds and e-mail newsletters. www.allbusiness.com

About Maui Millionaires, LLC
Maui Millionaires is the premier online wealth-building resource and community providing business owners with the transformational knowledge they need to increase their cash flow, maximize their resources, and grow their net-worth. Together with its affiliated companies, Maui Millionaires hosts the annual Maui Mastermind, the world’s-most exclusive wealth and business retreat. Additionally, the Maui Millionaire community of business owners has several hundred successful grassroots projects making a big difference within the charitable world, including a micro-lending project in Rwanda, empowerment projects for teens, and orphanages in Mexico. www.mauimillionaires.com

About Elizabeth Kanna
Elizabeth Kanna is the founder of Kanna & Co., a boutique consultancy that utilizes a proprietary process to create "big picture" transformation strategies, including brand identity and positioning, new revenue development, innovative direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns, and door opening partnerships to take businesses and individuals to the next level. Elizabeth Kanna's client list and advisory positions include Pearson Education, world-renowned scientists Sally Ride and Bob Ballard, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Business Week best-selling authors, philanthropists working in 50 countries, and well-known entrepreneurs and celebrities.