april 2011 qiss Results
Thank you to those 59 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 42%
Same: 46%
Down: 12%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 39%
Same: 42%
Down: 19%
Export Sales
Up: 4%
Same: 90%
Down: 6%
Export Orders
Up: 6%
Same: 88%
Down: 6%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 25%
Remained the same: 63%
Decreased: 12%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 25%
Remain the same: 68%
Decrease: 7%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 54%
Remain the same: 36%
Decrease: 10%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 51%
At Below Capacity: 49%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 12%
Low Fees: 36%
Shortage of Orders: 39%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 2%
Delivery of Product: 3%
Late Payment: 8%