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Reports business developments as of September 2003 in San Diego, California. Inclusion of dj Orthopedics Inc. in the 50 fastest growing technology companies ranked by Deloitte & Touche LLP; Conference hosted by the District Export Council to help small- and medium-sized firms in doing business outside the country; Increase in the sales of small businesses by the end of summer.

Interviews Victoria and Dennis Gowey, co-owners of Buck Electric Inc. and Clean Power Resources Inc. in Poway, California. Plans to grow the business; Business strength and weaknesses; Important lessons learned.

Provides tips on awarding holiday bonuses to employees. Appreciation on the rewards for work well done or company business growth; Contribution of the rewards to help employees feel that they are really participating in the organization and have some investment in the success of the business; Dependence of the size of the bonus on the ability of the company to provide the reward.