july 2009 Qiss Results
Thank you to the 59 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 14%
Same: 38%
Down: 48%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 19%
Same: 47%
Down: 34%
Export Sales
Up: 0%
Same: 96%
Down: 4%
Export Orders
Up: 0%
Same: 96%
Down: 4%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 4%
Remained the same: 67%
Decreased: 29%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 19%
Remain the same: 69%
Decrease: 12%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 40%
Remain the same: 45%
Decrease: 15%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 33%
At Below Capacity: 67%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 12%
Low Fees: 21%
Shortage of Orders: 50%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 7%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 8%