J$.$C$.$ Dithers Construction Equipment decided to start exporting its products and put Dagwood Bumstead in charge of the initiative. However, it's going very slowly. CEO Julius Dithers asks Dagwood what the reasons are for the delay. What is a valid defense that Dagwood can use?

The US government does not provide any help for exporters.

Exporters face voluminous paperwork, complex formalities, and many delays and errors.

Small firms like this one are usually familiar with foreign market opportunities.

Novice exporters tend to overestimate the time required to do thorough preparation and research.

Large firms do not consider exporting until their domestic market is saturated.