july 2011 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 67 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 38%
Same: 41%
Down: 21%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 41%
Same: 38%
Down: 21%
Export Sales
Up: 2%
Same: 92%
Down: 6%
Export Orders
Up: 4%
Same: 90%
Down: 6%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 32%
Remained the same: 53%
Decreased: 15%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 27%
Remain the same: 64%
Decrease: 9%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 47%
Remain the same: 47%
Decrease: 6%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 48%
At Below Capacity: 52%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 9%
Low Fees: 37%
Shortage of Orders: 39%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 3%
Delivery of Product: 1%
Late Payment: 11%