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Fed. and state trade promotion activities are intended to help U.S. firms compete successfully in foreign markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) -- firms with fewer than 500 employees -- represent a key segment of exporting firms. This report determines: (1) the relationship between the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) and states' trade offices' export promotion programs; (2) CS's methodology and practices for determining costs and establishing user fees for export promotion services; and (3) how CS's user fees affect SMEs' use of its programs. The auditor conducted a survey of states' trade offices and reviewed data such as export promotion budgets and fees, program information, govt. standards, and user fee studies. Illus.
Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.