Community mentors have a relationship with the business owner and will volunteer their time to encourage and help keep them accountable. These true friends will be the business owner's cheerleaders and will help champion them to success. Community mentors are friends of the business owner or volunteers from churches or other non-profit organizations that know the business owner. When times are tough, they'll be there to encourage and motivate. They will also join in celebrating the little victories, the first sale, the largest order, the products created or the services performed. These mentors will help the business owner maintain their vision as they continue moving toward their dream.