JANUARY 2009 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 55 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 5%
Same: 19%
Down: 76%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 2%
Same: 24%
Down: 74%
Export Sales
Up: 10%
Same: 75%
Down: 15%
Export Orders
Up: 5%
Same: 80%
Down: 15%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 4%
Remained the same: 39%
Decreased: 57%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 4%
Remain the same: 65%
Decrease: 31%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 16%
Remain the same: 33%
Decrease: 51%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 30%
At Below Capacity: 70%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 7%
Low Fees: 13%
Shortage of Orders: 71%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 2%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 5%