More and more Baby Boomers are being forced out of the work force due to companies having to cut back. They are let go so that the company does not have to eventually pay them retirement. In their place, a younger generation is hired at a much cheaper salary. These Baby Boomers are left high and dry usually having to fend for themselves unless they have properly prepared for their retirement.If you are a Baby Boomer and this has happened to you, you may be asking; “Can a Baby Boomer Become Successful in a Home Based Business”? My answer to you is; absolutely! This is a period of time that the world is turning away from a “brick and mortar” business to a “click and Order” business. The old adage of having to have a local mom and pop storefront is a thing of the past. With over 80% of the world connected by the internet, now is the prime time to have a home based business.Most Baby Boomers have a stronger desire and work ethic than the younger generation. Their life trials have taught them that having a strong work ethic is an important character. By being older, their time to make the necessary income in order to sustain them for their retirement years is much shorter. Baby Boomers are more likely to “show up” for their home based business. Let’s face it; there is more at stake for them. Their desire and work ethic is what will make the Baby Boomer successful.The selection of the home based business opportunity is vital. One must be selected that offers the necessary training and support. Along with this training and support, the front and back end products should be something that they will feel comfortable with and believe in selling. The product can be something that they have personally used or heard of before. The product brand is an important link to the successfulness of the business. By marketing a product or service that is well known and established increases the chances of success.Baby Boomers need to realize that there is a drastic learning curve of owning a home based business. Unless they were active in the marketing or public relations department of their previous company, most will have no clue. The internet is a wonderful invention, but without the proper understanding and training about how it really works, can prove to be dangerous. Understanding how to use the power of the internet to promote their home based business is crucial.When selecting your business, do your research. Does the company offer training calls and webinars? Is there a support system in place? Does the support system have actual trained professionals answering questions? Are there archived training webinars and lessons on marketing? All these questions are important and there will more than likely be more.Baby Boomers can be successful in home based businesses. Most companies have to insure your success which further benefits them. With the right frame of mind and attitude, you can be successful.