And so you've been able to help a number of firms.

Recently, a number of firms changed the way they charge.

I suggest you call a number of firms in your area and sound them out.

We talked with a number of firms before doing this.

We've seen a number of other firms start to take steps.

I have studied law and worked for a number of firms.

For example, the number of firms with employees increased by 30,000 in the period between 1989 and 1991.

On the investment side, a number of firms have done extremely well.

The economy is based on a few industries and a number of private firms.

Between 1930-68 the number of firms with 10 or less employees fell from 93,400 to 34,800.