october 2012 qiss Results
Thank you to the 50 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 43%
Same: 49%
Down: 8%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 48%
Same: 44%
Down: 8%
Export Sales
Up: 8%
Same: 92%
Down: 0%
Export Orders
Up: 11%
Same: 89%
Down: 0%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 42%
Remained the same: 47%
Decreased: 11%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 35%
Remain the same: 63%
Decrease: 2%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 63%
Remain the same: 37%
Decrease: 0%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 72%
At Below Capacity: 28%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 4%
Low Fees: 68%
Shortage of Orders: 10%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 16%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 2%