October 2011 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 40 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 35%
Same: 48%
Down: 17%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 38%
Same: 50%
Down: 12%
Export Sales
Up: 0%
Same: 100%
Down: 0%
Export Orders
Up: 0%
Same: 100%
Down: 0%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 26%
Remained the same: 61%
Decreased: 13%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 28%
Remain the same: 60%
Decrease: 12%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 48%
Remain the same: 48%
Decrease: 4%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 63%
At Below Capacity: 37%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 13%
Low Fees: 38%
Shortage of Orders: 30%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 10%
Delivery of Product: 2%
Late Payment: 7%