april 2010 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 61 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 44%
Same: 43%
Down: 13%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 44%
Same: 38%
Down: 18%
Export Sales
Up: 8%
Same: 88%
Down: 4%
Export Orders
Up: 4%
Same: 92%
Down: 4%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 19%
Remained the same: 71%
Decreased: 10%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 28%
Remain the same: 59%
Decrease: 13%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 45%
Remain the same: 42%
Decrease: 13%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 49%
At Below Capacity: 51%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 14%
Low Fees: 33%
Shortage of Orders: 45%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 5%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 3%