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 provide toolkit for firms to evaluate their readiness for international business
 provide consultation for firms which have intention to start or expand international business,
including support for deciding target markets, making a business plan, and introducing potential
business partners in foreign markets,
 organize mission tour to foreign markets and trade fairs,
 supply financial supports, including export grant, export credit and export insurance, sometimes
in collaboration with governmental financial institutions,
 provide support to firms internationalisation, for example, by offering training courses to enhance
the quality and quantity of human resource for international business.
Table 2.3 summarises the main policy measures implemented by TPOs, relating them to the stage of
exporting and the barriers addressed in each stage.