JANUARY 2010 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 69 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 26%
Same: 39%
Down: 35%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 28%
Same: 47%
Down: 25%
Export Sales
Up: 9%
Same: 76%
Down: 15%
Export Orders
Up: 11%
Same: 73%
Down: 16%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 13%
Remained the same: 66%
Decreased: 21%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 11%
Remain the same: 73%
Decrease: 16%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 39%
Remain the same: 48%
Decrease: 13%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 33%
At Below Capacity: 67%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 19%
Low Fees: 19%
Shortage of Orders: 54%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 1%
Delivery of Product: 4%
Late Payment: 3%