112. The UK should ensure stable funding and support schemes are in place to assist SMEs who want to start exporting, with the option for scale-up assistance such as support with trade fairs.

113. The UK should provide targeted market access assistance to smaller companies, particularly those lacking resources to overcome issues, designating one commercial officer in embassies as the lead for SMEs.

114. The UK should develop content for SME chapters in trade agreements, focusing on the real issues faced by SMEs in areas such as visas and consignment costs, and by bringing in thresholds which mean that SMEs can avoid certain measures.