Berkshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 2,423 companies were registered in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.2% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 2,423 150,722 2013 2,178 134,802 % change 11.2% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (2,605) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,423 companies were registered in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.2% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 2,423 150,722 2013 2,178 134,802 % change 11.2% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (2,605) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,423 companies were registered in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.2% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 2,423 150,722 2013 2,178 134,802 % change 11.2% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (2,605) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 761 721 941 New companies in 2013 686 728 764 % change 10.9% -1.0% 23.2% Record Year 2006 (797) 2005 (872) 2007 (1,074) January February March New companies in 2014 761 721 941 New companies in 2013 686 728 764 % change 10.9% -1.0% 23.2% Record Year 2006 (797) 2005 (872) 2007 (1,074) January February March New companies in 2014 761 721 941 New companies in 2013 686 728 764 % change 10.9% -1.0% 23.2% Record Year 2006 (797) 2005 (872) 2007 (1,074)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,475 companies were dissolved in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 1,475 82,370 2013 1,450 77,914 % change 1.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (2,568) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,475 companies were dissolved in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 1,475 82,370 2013 1,450 77,914 % change 1.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (2,568) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,475 companies were dissolved in Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 1,475 82,370 2013 1,450 77,914 % change 1.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (2,568) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 453 513 509 Closed companies in 2013 643 403 404 % change -29.5% 27.3% 26% Record Year 2011 (694) 2011 (676) 2009 (1,781) January February March Closed companies in 2014 453 513 509 Closed companies in 2013 643 403 404 % change -29.5% 27.3% 26% Record Year 2011 (694) 2011 (676) 2009 (1,781) January February March Closed companies in 2014 453 513 509 Closed companies in 2013 643 403 404 % change -29.5% 27.3% 26% Record Year 2011 (694) 2011 (676) 2009 (1,781)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 948 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 948 68,352 2013 728 56,888 Record Year 2005 (1,540) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 948 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 948 68,352 2013 728 56,888 Record Year 2005 (1,540) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Berkshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 948 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire UK 2014 948 68,352 2013 728 56,888 Record Year 2005 (1,540) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 308 208 432 Net growth in 2013 43 325 360 Record Year 2005 (421) 2005 (589) 2008 (687) January February March Net growth in 2014 308 208 432 Net growth in 2013 43 325 360 Record Year 2005 (421) 2005 (589) 2008 (687) January February March Net growth in 2014 308 208 432 Net growth in 2013 43 325 360 Record Year 2005 (421) 2005 (589) 2008 (687)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Berkshire 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.6%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.5% 1.7% UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% % change 3.8% -8.6% 2.8% Record Year 2005 (2.5%) 2005 (2.7%) 2005 (2.6%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.5% 1.7% UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% % change 3.8% -8.6% 2.8% Record Year 2005 (2.5%) 2005 (2.7%) 2005 (2.6%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.5% 1.7% UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% % change 3.8% -8.6% 2.8% Record Year 2005 (2.5%) 2005 (2.7%) 2005 (2.6%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 44.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Berkshire was in 2013 when 28.3% of all directors were female.
27.8% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Berkshire was in 2013 when 28.3% of all directors were female.
27.8% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Berkshire was in 2013 when 28.3% of all directors were female.
27.8% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.53% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 2.51% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTANCY 1.94% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ASSOCIATES 1.00% PROPERTY 2.64% BUSINESS 0.97% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 0.96% LONDON 1.88% IT 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.86% CONSULTANTS 0.91% CARE 1.79% LONDON 0.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% DESIGN 0.77% DESIGN 1.75% CENTRE 0.74% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.70% BUSINESS 1.71% GLOBAL 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% BERKSHIRE 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.60% TRADING 0.59% GLOBAL 1.58% BUILDING 0.58% J 1.48% J 0.58% ASSOCIATES 1.48% M 0.57% MEDIA 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.57% IT 1.33% CONSTRUCTION 0.57% TRANSPORT 1.30% TRAINING 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MARKETING 0.53% BUILDING 1.24% SYSTEMS 0.52% M 1.21% RECRUITMENT 0.51% CAPITAL 1.20% PROPERTIES 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.54% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.46% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.93% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ASSOCIATES 0.99% PROPERTY 2.64% BUSINESS 0.97% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 0.95% LONDON 1.90% CONSULTANTS 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.87% IT 0.91% CARE 1.80% LONDON 0.84% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% DESIGN 0.78% DESIGN 1.75% CENTRE 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.71% BUSINESS 1.71% GLOBAL 0.66% PROPERTIES 1.60% BUILDING 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.60% BERKSHIRE 0.61% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.59% MEDIA 1.49% J 0.58% J 1.49% CONSTRUCTION 0.58% ASSOCIATES 1.48% M 0.57% IT 1.34% ENGINEERING 0.57% TRANSPORT 1.30% TRAINING 0.56% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MARKETING 0.53% BUILDING 1.24% SYSTEMS 0.52% CAPITAL 1.21% RECRUITMENT 0.52% M 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.50% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.55% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.43% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.93% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ASSOCIATES 0.97% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 0.96% TRADING 2.04% BUSINESS 0.96% LONDON 1.90% IT 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTANTS 0.90% CARE 1.80% LONDON 0.84% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% DESIGN 0.77% DESIGN 1.75% CENTRE 0.75% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.72% BUSINESS 1.71% GLOBAL 0.66% PROPERTIES 1.60% BUILDING 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.59% BERKSHIRE 0.61% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.59% MEDIA 1.49% CONSTRUCTION 0.58% J 1.48% M 0.57% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.57% IT 1.34% J 0.57% TRANSPORT 1.30% TRAINING 0.56% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MARKETING 0.54% BUILDING 1.24% RECRUITMENT 0.53% CAPITAL 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.51% M 1.20% SYSTEMS 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,416 280,210 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,061 27,750 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 960 37,882 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 732 56,411 99999 - Dormant Company 649 47,084 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 415 26,700 62090 - Other information technology service activities 396 12,813 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 316 18,491 62012 - Business and domestic software development 288 9,509 74990 - Non-trading company 266 14,135 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 189 9,358 86900 - Other human health activities 178 10,273 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 164 7,313 41100 - Development of building projects 143 9,855 98000 - Residents property management 133 4,832 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 125 5,949 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 120 6,559 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 116 9,284 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies 105 3,840 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 103 8,155 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,027 254,725 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,093 28,692 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 984 39,157 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 759 57,654 99999 - Dormant Company 681 48,100 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 425 27,652 62090 - Other information technology service activities 405 13,149 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 318 19,018 62012 - Business and domestic software development 292 9,818 74990 - Non-trading company 269 14,336 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 197 9,673 86900 - Other human health activities 183 10,681 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 164 7,495 41100 - Development of building projects 151 10,295 98000 - Residents property management 137 5,032 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 128 6,890 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 126 6,126 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 125 9,713 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies 105 3,990 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 105 8,495 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,023 254,441 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,098 28,770 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 985 39,242 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 758 57,543 99999 - Dormant Company 676 47,692 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 421 27,543 62090 - Other information technology service activities 401 13,145 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 318 18,956 62012 - Business and domestic software development 293 9,838 74990 - Non-trading company 264 14,142 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 197 9,695 86900 - Other human health activities 185 10,715 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 165 7,527 41100 - Development of building projects 153 10,399 98000 - Residents property management 136 5,073 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 128 6,917 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 127 9,832 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 125 6,118 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 106 8,503 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies 105 4,007
Recent Companies
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