October 2010 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 46 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 22%
Same: 47%
Down: 31%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 33%
Same: 39%
Down: 28%
Export Sales
Up: 6%
Same: 85%
Down: 9%
Export Orders
Up: 3%
Same: 91%
Down: 6%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 16%
Remained the same: 62%
Decreased: 22%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 2%
Remain the same: 75%
Decrease: 23%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 39%
Remain the same: 39%
Decrease: 22%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 35%
At Below Capacity: 65%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 4%
Low Fees: 23%
Shortage of Orders: 57%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 7%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 7%