October 2009 Qiss Results
Thank you to those 60 member companies who took part.
Home Sales (Turnover) were:
Up: 30%
Same: 30%
Down: 40%
Home Orders (Enquiries) were?
Up: 37%
Same:40%
Down: 23%
Export Sales
Up: 2%
Same: 92%
Down: 6%
Export Orders
Up: 6%
Same: 88%
Down: 6%
Compared to 3 months ago, has your workforce:
Increased: 16%
Remained the same: 60%
Decreased: 24%
Over the next 3 months, do you expect your workforce to:
Increase: 14%
Remain the same: 68%
Decrease: 18%
Do you expect your sales over the coming 12 months to:
Increase: 50%
Remain the same: 35%
Decrease: 15%
Is your business currently working:
At Full Capacity: 37%
At Below Capacity: 63%
Which item causes the MOST adverse pressure on your business?
Competition: 10%
Low Fees: 27%
Shortage of Orders: 53%
Shortage of Skilled Staff: 3%
Delivery of Product: 0%
Late Payment: 7%