july 2010 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 64 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 38%
Same: 39%
Down: 23%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 40%
Same: 38%
Down: 22%
Export Sales
Up: 14%
Same: 84%
Down: 2%
Export Orders
Up: 12%
Same: 86%
Down: 2%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 24%
Remained the same: 55%
Decreased: 21%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 19%
Remain the same: 76%
Decrease: 5%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 48%
Remain the same: 38%
Decrease: 14%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 48%
At Below Capacity: 52%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 8%
Low Fees: 38%
Shortage of Orders: 45%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 7%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 2%