SMPS PLAy A RELATIVELy LIMITED RoLE In SuPPoRTInG InTERnATIonAL SME ACTIVITy The majority of SMPs do not provide any specific support to SMEs in relation to their international activity. Those that do, typically act in relation to overseas suppliers and parent companies. This suggests there is huge scope for SMPs to become more proactive in offering support to SMEs in areas where they face particular challenges