Association and events
mentorship program
A mentorship program connects newer members of an association with experienced people. NPSA lists its Mentorship Program as a member benefit. It connects newer members with industry professionals to support industry connection and growth, and it is open to members of NPSA.
Why it matters
Starting a portable storage business means learning about fleet buying, delivery, pricing, insurance and rules. A mentor who has done it can save time and costly errors. Ask about what the mentor wishes they had known on day one. NPSA does not publish detailed program rules, so ask NPSA staff how matching works and how long it runs. A common mistake is to expect a mentor to run your business. Come with clear questions and a goal. Respect the mentor's time, and share what you learn with the next newcomer. Agree on how often you will talk. Members can also use the community forum and training videos.
Definition source: npsa.org
Related terms
community forum
The NPSA Community Forum is a members-only online discussion board where portable storage companies ask questions and share information with peers. NPSA says it brings business and industry conversations into one organized place, so members can work together and learn from each other.
Regular member
A regular member of NPSA is a company engaged in the portable storage industry that is primarily engaged in renting, leasing or selling storage products to end users. Storage products are storage containers, semi-trailers, mobile self-storage containers, containerized structures or mobile offices.
NPSA
NPSA is the National Portable Storage Association, a trade association for the portable storage industry. It serves companies that work with portable containers, trailers, mobile offices and portable or mobile storage units, and the businesses that supply them. It is a membership group, not a company that rents or sells storage to the public.
best practices
Best practices are methods that an industry agrees work well and are safe, legal and efficient, and that members can copy and teach. NPSA says it works to identify best practices for portable storage in workforce management, business practices, safety and regulation compliance.
educational session
An educational session is a talk, panel or workshop at an event that teaches attendees a skill or topic. At NPSA events, sessions cover industry topics and general business practices, and they run alongside the trade show, meals and networking time.
member directory
A member directory is a list of an association's member companies with contact details. NPSA has an online directory and a printed one. Customers and members use it to find portable storage providers and suppliers. It may also list services, locations and products.
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