Neither he is an IIM graduate nor a chartered accountant. R. Shivaraman is a nanotechnology researcher from Chennai, who has been hired by hardware manufacturer Seagate Technology at an annual pay packet of $280,000 (Rs.1.4 crore).

According to the latest comparative analysis by Economic Times Intelligence Group, Infosys may have to revisit its policy of mostly organic growth to keep from losing out on its superiority in running a high margin business to its closest peers.

The United States will start accepting applications for 65,000 H-1B visas for skilled professionals coveted by Indian techies for fiscal 2011 from April 1.

Aditya Birla Minacs, a global business solutions company, has acquired UK based Compass BPO, a pure-play end-to-end Finance and Accounting (F&A) services provider.

It’s time for another addition of our small business news roundup here at Small Business Trends . We hope you find these roundups useful and will visit some of the stories we’ve recommended being sure to let them know where you heard about their post or article. Marketing Is the idea of viral marketing a bit too contagious? Viral marketing may not be good for every business so keep in mind it’s a means not an end. Right Ideas/Bright Ideas Getting personal with your marketing strategy. With all the buzz words out there in the marketing world, sometimes the best advice comes down to a very simple idea. Five Forces Group It’s not just about the clicks. A look at how to improve sales through more focused online marketing campaigns. Web.com Operations Why should your customers trust you? The answer may have to do with how you operate your business everyday. Flying Pig Communications Forbes puts small business owners on the couch. Another report looks at the mental outlook of the small business community. morebusiness.com How to get more business. Some thoughts on bringing the new customers you need to you. Unique Insights Startup Date your business before you marry it. How can you be sure the business you’re planning is the right one for you? Open Forum Innovation Is your business making Google nervous? How to create a startup that sells to the big boys for millions. The Huffington Post You don’t need to go to heaven to meet an angel. How to find these special investors and what they can do to help your business. Youngentrepreneur.com Policy For solopreneurs, health care may be getting even more expensive. Health care reform may shift a disproportionately large burden onto the shoulders of the already struggling self-employed. National Association for the Self-Employed Can risk really be managed? The recent meltdown contains lessons about economic uncertainty, but what can it teach business leaders for the future? The Economist Why bigger is not always better. Finally government reformers may discover what small business owners and their customers have always known. Huffington Post Tech New tools allow a more customized approach to sales. Wouldn’t it be great if visitors could buy from you even after they’ve left your site? smallbiztechnology.com How to make cool side-by-side interviews for your Website.  A warning to PC users: This tutorial is for Mac’s. The Rise to The Top Contests Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest. Two of the Net’s fastest growing small business communities join forces to promote great business blogging online with some really cool prizes. Bloggertone From Small Business Trends Small Business News March 9, 2010

Futurist Frank Spencer believes that the global economic recession and mechanistic organizational structures have driven creativity out of most firms. It’s time for a resurgence in creative leadership and processes that will transform our thinking and actions.

S Ramadorai, Vice-chairman of TCS, is set to become non-executive Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange following the exit of Jagdish Capoor from the post of non-executive chairman as well as from the board of BSE on health grounds.

The Whirlpool India stock was among the top gainers of the after climbing over eight percent from its previous close.

According to the Liveability Index 2010 by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Institute for Competitiveness (IFC), Delhi topped as the best Indian city to live in and Mumbai takes the second place.

EMC Software and Services India, a fully owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation, one of the leaders in information infrastructure solutions, launched the India Chapter of the Women’s Leadership Forum on International Women’s Day.