BBC Business Headlines

US economic growth slows to 2.4%
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.


Strikes and ash extend BA losses
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.


Disney sells Miramax film studios
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.


Sale of EDF's UK networks agreed
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).


Deadline for tax credits renewal
Families face missing out on financial assistance if they miss Saturday's deadline to renew tax credits.



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NY Times Economix

Are We a Nation of Property Owners?
Whatever people's political beliefs about the role of government, they are likely to continue to rely on the government for retirement benefits and health care, an economist writes.

America's Laziest States
A ranking based on how each state's residents report spending their time each day.

A Fed Member Warns of Deflation
In a new paper, James Bullard of the St. Louis Fed says the central bank's stated policy of maintaining interest rates "exceptionally low" for "an extended period" could lead to one of two steady states.

The New New Deal: Public Money for Private Jobs
Call it W.P.A. Lite: a stimulus program that uses taxpayer funds to put 247,000 unemployed people directly into jobs.


Paul Krugman
Inflationistas And Deflationistas
Everything changes when you're in the liquidity trap.Read more...


Business - Management

Make Work Great: Supercharge Your Team, Reinvent the Culture, and Gain Influence One Person at a Time Make Work Great: Supercharge Your Team, Reinvent the Culture, and Gain Influence One Person at a Time
by Edward G. Muzio

As a manager, you've tried to keep things positive, but nothing seems to work. You can't control the economy, what's going on in your employees' lives, or other factors -- so what can you do to build and sustain a winning culture in your workplace?



Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free
by Jordan E. Goodman, with Bill Westrom

The world of borrowing and debt management has changed dramatically, leaving people confused about how best to secure their financial future. This book is the only guide with detailed advice to help you become debt free or master the debt you have, based on the latest laws and new government programs and policies implemented under the Obama administration.



Why Loyalty Matters: The Groundbreaking Approach to Rediscovering Happiness, Meaning and Lasting Fulfillment in Your Life and Work Why Loyalty Matters: The Groundbreaking Approach to Rediscovering Happiness, Meaning and Lasting Fulfillment in Your Life and Work
by Timothy Keiningham

In Why Loyalty Matters, renowned loyalty experts Timothy Keiningham and Lerzan Aksoy draw from the most comprehensive study of loyalty ever conducted, the landmark Ipsos Loyalty Study, to show why loyalty is critical to our happiness as individuals and our success as a society.



The Sticking Point Solution: 9 Ways to Move Your Business from Stagnation to Stunning Growth In Tough Economic Times The Sticking Point Solution: 9 Ways to Move Your Business from Stagnation to Stunning Growth In Tough Economic Times
by Jay Abraham

Businesses can plateau, stall, or stagnate... without the owners or key executives even realizing it. The purpose of The Sticking Point Solution is to help entrepreneurs and executives recognize the ways in which their businesses may be stuck, and to then give them tools for getting unstuck and enjoying exponential growth.



Start with the Answer: And Other Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders Start with the Answer: And Other Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders
by Bob Seelert

Start with the Answer offers transformative insights and practical instruction for men and women determined to succeed as executives and industry leaders. The book presents and explores the eight dimensions of business life–preparation, building and managing a career, business strategy, business operations, finance and economics, leadership, culture and communication, and personal spirit and style.



Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership
by Steve Farber

Filled with thought-provoking ideas and actionable principles, Greater Than Yourself offers perhaps the most powerful message today’s business leaders can learn. An interesting parable of the greatest leadership lesson of all- that the best leaders go beyond the tenets of the Golden Rule, and help others to be better than they are themselves.



Motivate Like a CEO: Communicate Your Strategic Vision and Inspire People to Act! Motivate Like a CEO: Communicate Your Strategic Vision and Inspire People to Act!
by Suzanne Bates

In this follow-up to Speak Like a CEO, Suzanne Bates helps leaders at every level become a "force of influence" within their organizations, generating excitement and instilling accountability that culminates in superior results.



The Moneymakers: How Extraordinary Managers Win in a World Turned Upside Down The Moneymakers: How Extraordinary Managers Win in a World Turned Upside Down
by Anne Marie Fink

When real money is at stake, it tends to clarify the mind, and for over a decade, Anne-Marie Fink has had literally billions of dollars resting on her assessments of companies.



The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
by Joseph A. Michelli

When it comes to refined service and exquisite hospitality, one name stands high above the rest: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. With ceaseless attention to every luxurious detail, the company has set the bar for creating memorable customer experiences in world-class settings. Now, for the first time, the leadership secrets behind the company's extraordinary success are revealed.



The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth
by Steven S. Little

Building on the frustrating true story of his inability to order a simple milkshake, Little explains how well-intended systems meant to increase satisfaction can often produce the opposite effect for both customers and employees.



The Game-Changer: How You Can Drive Revenue and Profit Growth with Innovation The Game-Changer: How You Can Drive Revenue and Profit Growth with Innovation
by A.G. Lafley and Ram Charan

Over the past seven years, Procter & Gamble has tripled profits; significantly improved organic revenue growth, cash flow, and operating margins; and averaged earnings per share growth of 12 percent. How?



Breakthrough Imperative: How the Best Managers Get Outstanding Results Breakthrough Imperative: How the Best Managers Get Outstanding Results
by Mark Gottfredson and Steve Schaubert

Every general manager today—all the way up to the CEO—is expected by his or her stakeholders to achieve new breakthroughs in performance—and fast. It is precisely because of this growing breakthrough imperative that managers today, whether in corporations or nonprofits, need to get off to a fast start.