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The first few hours of the work day can have a significant effect on your level of productivity over the following eight—so it's important you have a morning routine that sets you up for success.

"Having a good start to the day where you have greater control is critical in achieving better results, and ultimately greater career success," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant. "How you begin your morning often sets the tone and your attitude for the day. It can also derail or direct your focus."

International Marketing Advantages, a consulting company specializing in marketing as well as mergers and acquisitions based in Providence, R.I., has opened an office in Lausanne, Switzerland. Company president, Michael Woody, announced Bjorn Härenstam—formerly director of international sales for Switcher, a European apparel company—will lead the affiliate. “Given the strength in the Euro, and increasing interest in trans-Atlantic marketing partnerships and acquisitions, now is the perfect time to have a more immediate presence in Europe.” Woody commented. “Bjorn, with his extensive network of European contacts, wealth of experience and expertise in European compliance issues, is the perfect person to increase our visibility with European

Headquartered in Clearwater, Fla, BIC Graphic USA announced the celebration of BIC Ecolutions Day. “This day was dedicated to celebrating our company’s new green product line for 2008, called BIC Ecolutions,” said BIC group graphic president Jack Teague. “This launch further illustrates our continued commitment to sustainable development.” As part of BIC Ecolutions Day, both Progress Energy of Raleigh, N.C., and Pinellas County Recycling of St. Pete, Fla. visited BIC Graphic USA’s headquarters to educate employees on the different types of actions they can put in place at home in order to conserve energy and improve recycling methods. BIC is offering the