july 2012 qiss Results
Thank you to those 32 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 38%
Same: 44%
Down: 18%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 32%
Same: 39%
Down: 29%
Export Sales
Up: 15%
Same: 85%
Down: 0%
Export Orders
Up: 15%
Same: 81%
Down: 4%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 30%
Remained the same: 60%
Decreased: 10%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 34%
Remain the same: 63%
Decrease: 3%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 50%
Remain the same: 41%
Decrease: 9%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 57%
At Below Capacity: 43%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 3%
Low Fees: 56%
Shortage of Orders: 29%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 6%
Delivery of Product: 3%
Late Payment: 3%