Flat Fee
One law firm in Fort Myers started charging some clients a flat fee instead of billing by the hour. Despite its initial success, the economic downturn has made it a tougher sell.
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Jerry Marlar, an executive with a Bradenton-based accounting firm, ended an Aug. 23 luncheon panel discussion on business ethics with a jarring statement.![]()
Murphy: Here’s to you, Gulf oil spill
Anna Maria Island restaurateur Sean Murphy has yet again taken a page from the headlines to come up with his latest drink concoction.
Tampa Bay most stressed?
Tampa Bay most stressed? How can this possibly be?!
Wine Festival chief ends successful run
Dawn Montecalvo, one of the most successful charity fundraisers on the Gulf Coast, is leaving the Naples Children & Education Foundation in March.
Chico’s repurchasing won’t end growth
With a huge pile of cash and no big plans to spend it, Chico’s FAS is starting to return some of it to shareholders.








