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2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report

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Headlines

  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,586 companies were formed in Bedfordshire. This figure is 14.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,586 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20132,586269,432
    20122,257253,150
    % change14.6%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (2,586)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,586 companies were formed in Bedfordshire. This figure is 14.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,586 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20132,586269,432
    20122,257253,150
    % change14.6%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (2,586)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 1,300 companies were registered in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 21.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    20131,300134,630
    20121,069121,659
    % change21.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (1,300) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,300 companies were registered in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 21.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    20131,300134,630
    20121,069121,659
    % change21.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (1,300) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.

    April 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.

    April 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Bedfordshire when compared to any month in history.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013512409379
    New companies in 2012359386324
    % change42.6%6.0%17.0%
    Record Year2013 (512)2013 (409)2013 (379)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013512409379
    New companies in 2012359386324
    % change42.6%6.0%17.0%
    Record Year2013 (512)2013 (409)2013 (379)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,462 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire. This figure is 15.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,072 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20131,462155,192
    20121,264147,794
    % change15.7%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (2,072)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,462 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire. This figure is 15.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Bedfordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,072 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20131,462155,192
    20121,264147,794
    % change15.7%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (2,072)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 713 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    201371377,278
    201265480,218
    % change9.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,289) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 713 companies were dissolved in Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    201371377,278
    201265480,218
    % change9.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,289) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013227233253
    Closed companies in 2012210232212
    % change8.1%0.4%19%
    Record Year2009 (382)2009 (577)2009 (330)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013227233253
    Closed companies in 2012210232212
    % change8.1%0.4%19%
    Record Year2009 (382)2009 (577)2009 (330)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Bedfordshire increased by 1,124 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20131,124114,240
    2012993105,356
    Record Year2013 (1,124)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Bedfordshire increased by 1,124 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)BedfordshireUK
    20131,124114,240
    2012993105,356
    Record Year2013 (1,124)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 587 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    201358757,352
    201241541,441
    Record Year 2013 (587) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Bedfordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 587 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)BedfordshireUK
    201358757,352
    201241541,441
    Record Year 2013 (587) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.

    May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Bedfordshire when compared to any previous April.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013285176126
    Net growth in 2012149154112
    Record Year2013 (285)2013 (176)2008 (250)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013285176126
    Net growth in 2012149154112
    Record Year2013 (285)2013 (176)2008 (250)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Bedfordshire
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20110.9%
    20100.9%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Bedfordshire
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20110.9%
    20100.9%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Bedfordshire
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20110.9%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Bedfordshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Bedfordshire
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20110.9%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (1.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.1%0.9%0.9%
    UK formation share in 20120.9%0.9%0.9%
    % change19.8%3.0%5.8%
    Record Year1997 (1.3%)1997 (1.2%)1998 (1.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.1%0.9%0.9%
    UK formation share in 20120.9%0.9%0.9%
    % change19.8%3.0%5.8%
    Record Year1997 (1.3%)1997 (1.2%)1998 (1.3%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 42.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 42.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Bedfordshire was 2005 when 30.7% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

    The record first half year for female directors in Bedfordshire was 2005 when 30.7% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Bedfordshire was in 2005 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

    The record second quarter for female directors in Bedfordshire was in 2005 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Bedfordshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.00%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.60%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CO1.22%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    CONSULTANCY1.12%PROPERTY2.48%
    IT0.84%TRADING2.04%
    CARE0.84%ENGINEERING1.81%
    BUSINESS0.81%DESIGN1.80%
    PROPERTY0.81%LONDON1.77%
    CONSTRUCTION0.76%BUSINESS1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CP0.65%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    DESIGN0.65%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    LUTON0.65%GLOBAL1.59%
    TRANSPORT0.62%MEDIA1.58%
    MEDIA0.62%CARE1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.60%J1.54%
    ENGINEERING0.60%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    TRADING0.60%PROPERTIES1.41%
    GLOBAL0.59%IT1.40%
    SECURITY0.57%M1.26%
    SYSTEMS0.50%BUILDING1.22%
    J0.50%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    S0.50%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    HOUSE0.48%CAPITAL1.16%
    INVESTMENTS0.48%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.01%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.62%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CO1.21%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CONSULTANCY1.14%PROPERTY2.48%
    IT0.84%TRADING2.05%
    CARE0.84%ENGINEERING1.82%
    BUSINESS0.81%DESIGN1.79%
    PROPERTY0.81%LONDON1.78%
    CONSTRUCTION0.76%BUSINESS1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CP0.65%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    LUTON0.65%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    DESIGN0.65%GLOBAL1.60%
    ENGINEERING0.62%MEDIA1.58%
    TRANSPORT0.62%CARE1.55%
    MEDIA0.60%J1.53%
    GLOBAL0.60%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    TRADING0.60%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CONSULTANTS0.59%IT1.40%
    SECURITY0.57%M1.26%
    S0.50%BUILDING1.22%
    SYSTEMS0.50%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    J0.50%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    ACADEMY0.50%CAPITAL1.17%
    INVESTMENTS0.48%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,039239,154
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management34334,490
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified30655,604
    99999 - Dormant Company29945,704
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities27726,164
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified21025,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified14117,438
    62090 - Other information technology service activities13312,885
    49410 - Freight transport by road1116,562
    56101 - Licensed restaurants967,435
    74990 - Non-trading company9214,505
    41100 - Development of building projects929,173
    86900 - Other human health activities878,930
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified797,453
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet738,032
    62012 - Business and domestic software development738,769
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing645,404
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified625,468
    43210 - Electrical installation625,775
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings615,846
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,025237,080
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management34434,652
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified30755,568
    99999 - Dormant Company30045,726
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities27526,270
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified21325,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified14317,454
    62090 - Other information technology service activities13212,920
    49410 - Freight transport by road1096,574
    56101 - Licensed restaurants987,468
    41100 - Development of building projects929,235
    74990 - Non-trading company9014,483
    86900 - Other human health activities888,957
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified797,478
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet738,083
    62012 - Business and domestic software development738,794
    43210 - Electrical installation655,801
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing645,440
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified625,480
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings615,876

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08552711 ENVIRA PROPERTY LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08553350 GOLDEN CENTURY LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08554960 MARSHALL ORIGINAL PAVING LIMITED 04 Jun 2013
    08555586 JIN FU CHINESE TAKEAWAY LTD 04 Jun 2013
    08559811 LUTON CARS LTD 06 Jun 2013
    08560907 ORAN RECOVERY LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    08564066 NEED SOME SPICE LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    08564650 KACHA BAZAR LTD 11 Jun 2013
    08565416 PERI PERI GRILL HOUSE (LUTON) LTD 11 Jun 2013
    08569281 SOUTHALL COMPUTER HARDWARE LTD 14 Jun 2013
    08573379 MEDICI SURGICAL SERVICES LIMITED 18 Jun 2013
    08576285 FIRST MISSION HEALTHCARE LIMITED 19 Jun 2013
    08579369 24/7 GUARDING SERVICES LIMITED 21 Jun 2013
    08580293 SECURITY ACADEMY LIMITED 21 Jun 2013
    08584942 PANEL PRODUCTS LTD 26 Jun 2013
    08585479 VAPOR LABS LTD 26 Jun 2013
    08586574 THIRD GEN LIMITED 26 Jun 2013
    08587964 ROCKERS MARKETING SERVICES LTD 27 Jun 2013
    08555860 SAMBASIVA LTD 04 Jun 2013
    08555879 COMPLETE GOLF LIMITED 04 Jun 2013
    08565808 LARA BEAUTY LIMITED 12 Jun 2013
    08566766 JVST LIMITED 12 Jun 2013
    08582285 TREYVON LTD 24 Jun 2013
    08586395 HEALTHWATCH LUTON C.I.C. 26 Jun 2013
    08588582 LES CHAISES COM LIMITED 27 Jun 2013

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