This is a guide from e-strategists on how to make profit in the new world economy. The authors say we are in the midst of the first era of e-business, characterized by experimentation, vague or non-existent business models, and dubious value propositions. This era is driven by technology. The next era of e-business will be characterized by a focus on value creation built on business models that are sustainable and profitable. In this next era the key drivers will be: perfecting logistics; establishing long term customer relationships; harmonizing sales channels for customer benefits; building a power brand; transforming corporate capital and cost structure ;and ultimately becoming a value added intermediary.