january 2011 qiss Results
Thank you to those 49 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 33%
Same: 36%
Down: 31%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 31%
Same: 41%
Down: 28%
Export Sales
Up: 0%
Same: 92%
Down: 8%
Export Orders
Up: 3%
Same: 89%
Down: 8%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 18%
Remained the same: 64%
Decreased: 18%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 22%
Remain the same: 70%
Decrease: 8%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 55%
Remain the same: 33%
Decrease: 12%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 45%
At Below Capacity: 55%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 10%
Low Fees: 31%
Shortage of Orders: 53%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 4%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 2%