january 2013 qiss Results
Thank you to the 48 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 34%
Same: 60%
Down: 6%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 42%
Same: 54%
Down: 4%
Export Sales
Up: 6%
Same: 94%
Down: 0%
Export Orders
Up: 6%
Same: 94%
Down: 0%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 27%
Remained the same: 64%
Decreased: 9%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 29%
Remain the same: 71%
Decrease: 0%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 61%
Remain the same: 39%
Decrease: 0%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 70%
At Below Capacity: 30%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 4%
Low Fees: 61%
Shortage of Orders: 13%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 10%
Delivery of Product: 10%
Late Payment: 2%