April 2009 Qiss Results
Thank you to the 48 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 19%
Same: 58%
Down: 23%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 21%
Same: 50%
Down: 29%
Export Sales
Up: 9%
Same: 11%
Down: 80%
Export Orders
Up: 9%
Same: 6%
Down: 85%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 11%
Remained the same: 43%
Decreased: 46%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 9%
Remain the same: 19%
Decrease: 72%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 30%
Remain the same: 36%
Decrease: 34%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 35%
At Below Capacity: 65%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 13%
Low Fees: 23%
Shortage of Orders: 60%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 4%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 0%