Managerial Capacity Barriers

Support programs for addressing internationalization barriers related with SMEs‟ limited managerial skills and knowledge are also identified in several countries. Examples of such programs include the 18-month export coaching course offered by UbiFrance, the French Agency for International Business Development; the Export Academy provided by Czech Republic; the 6-month Global Company Development Program offered by the Scottish Enterprise (a sub-national initiative); and the export managers‟ forum available to Greek SMEs.