january 2012 qiss Results
Thank you to those 66 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 52%
Same: 38%
Down: 10%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 47%
Same: 45%
Down: 8%
Export Sales
Up: 10%
Same: 85%
Down: 5%
Export Orders
Up: 10%
Same: 84%
Down: 6%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 27%
Remained the same: 59%
Decreased: 14%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 38%
Remain the same: 60%
Decrease: 2%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 44%
Remain the same: 47%
Decrease: 9%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 64%
At Below Capacity: 36%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 8%
Low Fees: 48%
Shortage of Orders: 26%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 11%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 5%