January QISS Results
Thank you to those 55 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up:31%
Same: 53%
Down: 16%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 35%
Same:47%
Down: 18%
Export Sales
Up: 13%
Same: 85%
Down: 2%
Export Orders
Up: 11%
Same: 85%
Down: 4%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 39%
Remained the same: 56%
Decreased: 5%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 36%
Remain the same: 57%
Decrease: 7%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 51%
Remain the same: 34%
Decrease: 15%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 76%
At Below Capacity: 24%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 11%
Low Fees: 31
Shortage of Orders: 11%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 38%
Delivery of Product: 5%
Late Payment: 4%