VTE - Survey

OMB Control No.: 0551-####

Expiration Date: ##/##/####

U.S.-[COUNTRY] VTTE

[DATES]

Please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation form. We would like to hear about your experiences associated with the [TITLE] Virtual Trade Event (VTE). Your feedback will be used to improve future virtual events.

Trade and sales data supplied on this form is strictly confidential

and will not be shared with outside sources.

First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

Company: __________________________________________________________________

1. Please rate the VTE in general: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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2. What is your primary business activity? Please check one of the following:

 Manufacturer  Service

 Exporter/Trading Company  Other:

 Distribution/Wholesaler

3. When you participated in this VTE, was your firm new to this MARKET?

 Yes  No

3. When you participated in this VTE, was your firm new to EXPORT?

 Yes  No

3. Please identify your company size, sales and ownership type:

Sales Employees Ownership

 under $1 million  10-50 employees  Women-owned

 $1-10 million  50-100 employees  Minority-owned

 $10-50 million  100-250 employees  Veteran-owned

 $50-250 million  250-500 employees  None of the above

 over $250 million  over 500 employees

3. How many products did you introduce during this VTE?

3. What were your on-site sales in US$ (contracts signed) at this VTE?

3. What are your projected 12-month sales as a result of your participation in this VTE?

3. How did you find out about the VTE? (check all that apply)

Notification from USDA/FAS staff
U.S. Embassy or AmCham Announcement
FAS website
Trade/Industry Organization or SRTG Announcement
Other (please specify):

3. Which factor weighed most heavily on your decision to participate in the VTE?

Opportunity to network and explore business partnerships
Opportunity to expand ongoing business in the region
Opportunity to begin business in the region
USDA support or sponsorship
Other (please specify):

3. How useful did you find the pre-event (market briefing) information provided for this VTE?

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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Suggestions for additional information:__________________________________________________

3. Was this your first time exhibiting at a VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW?

Yes        

No         

If no, please indicate which other virtual trade shows you have exhibited at previously.  _______________

3. How would you rate the benefits of participating in the VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW relative to the lower costs (e.g., no travel costs, etc.)?

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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14. What outcomes did you expect as a result of participating in the VTE?

Increased exports
Joint ventures/investment opportunities
Increased market knowledge
Other (please specify):

15. How many serious local contacts (i.e. will have future follow up) did you establish as a result of the VTE? _______

16. How many pre-arranged business-to-business meetings did you conduct? ___________

17. How many spontaneous business-to-business meetings (i.e. video) did you conduct? __________

18. Overall, how many visitors did you have at your virtual booth? __________

19. What results did you obtain from this event:

Product Sales in $US

Closed an export contract
Have an export contract in progress
Learned about the local market
Other (Please specify)

20. What hindered you from closing a deal during the VTE? (check all that apply)

Lack of information about the company
Lack of information about the product
Price negotiations
Payment conditions
Shipping conditions
Lack of funding
Technical barriers to trade
Marketing Issues
Other (please specify):

SHOW QUALITY

21. Rate show’s effectiveness in meeting your exhibiting goals: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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22. Rate show in general: atmosphere, events program, hospitality: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

23. Rate the virtual platform in terms of being user-friendly and easy to navigate:

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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24. Rate the level of trust you have in the security of the VTE: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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25. Rate the duration of the VTE:  Too Long  too Short

Suggestions ______________________________

26. Rate the usefulness of the following elements of the virtual platform:

Auditorium Very Useful Useful Not Needed

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Help Desk Very Useful Useful Not Needed

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Exhibition Hall Very Useful Useful Not Needed

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Resource Room Very Useful Useful Not Needed

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Networking Lounge Very Useful Useful Not Needed

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27. Rate the quality of interpretation services provided (if applicable):

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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28. Rate the quality of service provided by the contractor [insert name] for this VTE:

Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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29. Rate the quality of service provided by USDA/FAS for this VTE: Excellent Satisfactory Poor

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30. How could your experience during the VTE be improved?

More information on general economic conditions of the country
More information on foreign companies
More one-on-one business meetings
More training on technical aspects prior to VTE (such as how to have a B2B meeting, enter certain rooms, etc.)
Additional break time (e.g., in case meetings run over, time for restroom/coffee, etc.),
More opportunities to interact with other U.S. companies or foreign buyer participants
Longer duration of VTE
Other (Please specify)

31. Would you participate in future VTEs sponsored by USDA/FAS?

Yes Maybe No

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32. Additional comments/recommendations:

Provide a statement mentioning successes or challenges that you during the VTE. Quote may be used in future exhibitor and/or visitor marketing materials. Thanks! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Thanks for your participation!

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