april 2012 qiss Results
Thank you to those 59 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 54%
Same: 36%
Down: 10%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 50%
Same: 36%
Down: 14%
Export Sales
Up: 7%
Same: 93%
Down: 0%
Export Orders
Up: 9%
Same: 91%
Down: 0%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 29%
Remained the same: 67%
Decreased: 4%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 34%
Remain the same: 63%
Decrease: 3%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 39%
Remain the same: 54%
Decrease: 7%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 59%
At Below Capacity: 41%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 5%
Low Fees: 58%
Shortage of Orders: 24%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 11%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 0%