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Lynn Voted One of the Top 200 Leading Mom's in Business 2009 Competition

THE QUEEN OF AUCTIONS, LYNN DRALLE VOTED ONE OF THE TOP 200 LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS IN STARTUPNATION COMPETITION

PALM DESERT, CA - MAY 6th, 2009 - The Queen of Auctions announced today that it has been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation's 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition. The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the country who run outstanding businesses.

The Queen of Auctions, Lynn Dralle is a third-generation antiques dealer and an experienced eBay Power Seller, eBay Certified Provider, best-selling author and teacher. Lynn has been successfully selling on eBay for over 10 years. She is dedicated to teaching others how to sell on eBay through seminars, books, DVDs, classes and consulting.

"Moms across America were honored in this year's ranking, showing that they're capable of starting and running successful businesses while managing to balance family, career, home and self," said Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation."Well over 600,000 votes were cast in support of several thousand contestants. What an incredible achievement to be named a winner, and what an inspiration for anyone looking to start their own business."

"It's challenging for anyone to start and run a successful business - particularly in this economy. These women are setting the standard for innovation and creativity," said Janine Popick, founder and CEO of VerticalResponse.

StartupNation launched the first annual Leading Moms in Business Competition in January with the support of VerticalResponse to recognize the achievements of mom entrepreneurs across the US. Winners were selected and ranked according to public votes accumulated from January through March, 2009. The elite 200 win bragging rights, promotional support, and digital winner's emblems recognizing their achievements as the Leading Moms in Business.

The Queen of Auctions website offers a bi-weekly newsletter full of free eBay tips and tricks. Dozens of people posted supporting comments when voting for Lynn. Gene in Texas said, "I do enjoy reading Lynn's newsletters and often pick up new ideas about selling on eBay from them."

As an eBay Certified Provider, eBay has put their stamp of approval on The Queen of Auctions tools and products. Selling on eBay is a wonderful experience that anyone can learn when you are learning from the absolute best, The Queen of Auctions.

We are extremely honored and proud to have been chosen as the 36th top leading mom's owned business! My ezine readers and Queen's Court Members really jumped in and helped us ring up the votes! Thank you Thank you!

My kids are also such a huge part of the success. They are 10 and 12 and are always there to help me. I am a single mom and it is funny, I just finished writing my new book, "The 4th 100 Best Things I've Sold on eBay�Home Run" yesterday and I dedicated it to them.

The dedication reads. . ."This book is dedicated to Houston and Indiana. I love you two and your amazingly positive spirits. You are such great kids and you keep me motivated and laughing all the time. I am so proud of you both!"