OCTOBER Qiss Results
Thank you to those 51 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 8%
Same: 22%
Down: 70%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 10%
Same: 22%
Down: 68%
Export Sales
Up: 5%
Same: 80%
Down: 15%
Export Orders
Up: 5%
Same: 82%
Down: 13%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 2%
Remained the same: 49%
Decreased: 49%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 2%
Remain the same: 59%
Decrease: 39%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 22%
Remain the same: 25%
Decrease: 53%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 39%
At Below Capacity: 61%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 16%
Low Fees: 20%
Shortage of Orders: 53%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 6%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 5%