USDA/FAS Evaluation Form

USDA/FAS EVALUATION FORM
Help us to plan even better shows in the future by taking a few minutes to complete this evaluation form.
Trade sensitive data supplied on individual forms will be kept confidential.

Your Results
1.

How many products did you introduce or test market at this show?

2.

Which products generated the most buyer interest?

3.

How many serious contacts did you make?

_______________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________

4. What were your on-site sales (signed contracts) at this show?
$_____________________
5. What are your projected 12-month sales (dollar amount) resulting from this show?
$_____________________

Our Service
Please rate the following services that were provided by FAS or show organizer.
6.

The consolidation services and shipping instructions
Excellent
10

9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

Poor
4

3

2

Did not receive
1

Suggestions for improvement: __________________________________________________________________________
Shipping costs US $ _____ Name of Freight forwarder: _________________________

7.

The usefulness of the market information provided by FAS (if applicable)
Excellent
10

9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

Poor
4

3

2

Did not receive
1

What would you like to see more of: _____________________________________________________________________

8.

The pre-show briefing and information packets distributed at the show (if applicable)
Excellent
10

9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

Poor
4

3

2

Did not receive
1

Suggestions for improvement: _________________________________________________________________________

9.

The FAS staff attitude, including courtesy and efficiency
Excellent
10

10.

9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

Poor
4

3

2

1

The show’s effectiveness in meeting your exhibiting goals
Excellent
10

9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

Poor
4

3

2

1

11.

Would you participate in this show again?
Yes
10

9

8

7

6

Maybe
5

No
4

3

2

1

12. Of the visitors who attended the show:

Quality:
Excellent
10
9

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

4

3

2

Poor

8

7

6

Satisfactory
5

4

3

2

1

Quantity::
Excellent
10
9

Poor
1

13. What results did you obtain from this event?
Signed
_____
_____
_____

____ Agent/distributor agreements
____ Licensee agreements
____ Joint venture agreements

Pending
_______
_______
_______

14. Please indicate which of your firm’s objectives were met at the show. (All items may not apply.)
YES
NO
Finding a sales representative
_____
______
Finding a licensee
_____
______
Finding a joint venture partner
_____
______
Immediate sales during event
_____
______
Market exposure
_____
______

Suggestions/Improvements
15. Please provide additional comments, recommendations and/or suggestions for improvement in show procedures.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Profile
16. What is your primary business activity? Please check one of the following:
 Manufacturer
 Exporter/Trading Company
 Distribution/Wholesaler
 Service
 Other:__________________________________________
17. When you participated in this show, was your firm new to MARKET?
When you participated in this show, was your firm new to EXPORT?

______ Yes
______ Yes

_____ No
_____ No

18. Please identify your company size, in terms of annual sales and employment. The USDA/FAS is committed to
providing services and opportunities for small and minority companies. To
ensure that these services and opportunities are being used and made available at shows, FAS requests demographic
information from the company prospects.

Sales

Employees

under $1 million
$1-10
million
$10-50 million
$50-250 million
over $250 million

10-50
employees
50-100 employees
100-250 employees
250-500 employees
over 500 employees

Ownership
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other

Islander
White
19. How did you hear about this event? _________________________________________________________
20. Are you using the wealth of information available to you on the FAS/USDA website?

Name:
Company:
Products exhibited:

______ Yes_____ No

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Thank you very much for your time in completing this evaluation.

According to the Paperwork Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB number for this information collection is 05510031. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering & maintaining data needed for completing & reviewing the
collection of information
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases
apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille,
large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer

_________________________________________________________________________________________
March 2012, OMB 0551-0031