The U. S. economy is changing rapidly due to globalization and the advancing Information Age. Emerging economic giants, China and India, are driving global changes and forcing immense adjustments on industries, societies, and economies in rich nations and poor. These changes are impacting the financial well being of U. S. workers and their families, and these changes will be permanent. The Internet Economy is driving new economic activities and accommodating social changes. At no time in history has the convergence of new enabling technologies offered such opportunities and the tools for the individual to build financial independence without risking hard earned financial resources. The quest for success is a journey of discovery . about ourselves and the world around us. This journey requires a proven vehicle and the know-how to use it. I-Commerce is a revolutionary business model consisting of a solid technical and product supply infrastructure along with a strong leadership and support environment. Both the technical and social factors are combined into a business model tailored for the Information Age. The very foundation of the I-Commerce Business Model is the realization that success, in the truest sense of the word, is about adding value to the lives of others. | Planning for Success in Today's Changing Economy by Raymond E Kallaher, Paperback | Indigo Chapters