Cornwall
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 634 companies were registered in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.2% 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) Cornwall UK 2014 634 150,722 2013 597 134,802 % change 6.2% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (634) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 634 companies were registered in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.2% 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) Cornwall UK 2014 634 150,722 2013 597 134,802 % change 6.2% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (634) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 634 companies were registered in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.2% 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) Cornwall UK 2014 634 150,722 2013 597 134,802 % change 6.2% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (634) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 182 204 248 New companies in 2013 192 194 211 % change -5.2% 5.2% 17.5% Record Year 2013 (192) 2014 (204) 2003 (262) January February March New companies in 2014 182 204 248 New companies in 2013 192 194 211 % change -5.2% 5.2% 17.5% Record Year 2013 (192) 2014 (204) 2003 (262) January February March New companies in 2014 182 204 248 New companies in 2013 192 194 211 % change -5.2% 5.2% 17.5% Record Year 2013 (192) 2014 (204) 2003 (262)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 348 companies were dissolved in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Cornwall UK 2014 348 82,370 2013 299 77,914 % change 16.4% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (348) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 348 companies were dissolved in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Cornwall UK 2014 348 82,370 2013 299 77,914 % change 16.4% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (348) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 348 companies were dissolved in Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Cornwall UK 2014 348 82,370 2013 299 77,914 % change 16.4% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (348) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Cornwall when compared to any previous February.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 98 125 125 Closed companies in 2013 115 85 99 % change -14.8% 47.1% 26% Record Year 2011 (132) 2014 (125) 2009 (224) January February March Closed companies in 2014 98 125 125 Closed companies in 2013 115 85 99 % change -14.8% 47.1% 26% Record Year 2011 (132) 2014 (125) 2009 (224) January February March Closed companies in 2014 98 125 125 Closed companies in 2013 115 85 99 % change -14.8% 47.1% 26% Record Year 2011 (132) 2014 (125) 2009 (224)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 286 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall UK 2014 286 68,352 2013 298 56,888 Record Year 2007 (368) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 286 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall UK 2014 286 68,352 2013 298 56,888 Record Year 2007 (368) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Cornwall during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 286 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall UK 2014 286 68,352 2013 298 56,888 Record Year 2007 (368) 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 84 79 123 Net growth in 2013 77 109 112 Record Year 2007 (102) 2003 (139) 2003 (207) January February March Net growth in 2014 84 79 123 Net growth in 2013 77 109 112 Record Year 2007 (102) 2003 (139) 2003 (207) January February March Net growth in 2014 84 79 123 Net growth in 2013 77 109 112 Record Year 2007 (102) 2003 (139) 2003 (207)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Cornwall 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) 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 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% % change -11.3% -2.9% -1.9% Record Year 2004 (0.5%) 2003 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% % change -11.3% -2.9% -1.9% Record Year 2004 (0.5%) 2003 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% % change -11.3% -2.9% -1.9% Record Year 2004 (0.5%) 2003 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%)
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 46.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 46.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 46.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 Cornwall was in 2005 when 38.0% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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 Cornwall was in 2005 when 38.0% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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 Cornwall was in 2005 when 38.0% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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 CORNWALL 2.72% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 1.68% MANAGEMENT 4.67% WEST 1.10% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PEP 1.07% PROPERTY 2.64% DEVELOPMENTS 0.97% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTING 0.97% LONDON 1.88% PROPERTY 0.97% ENGINEERING 1.86% KERNOW 0.97% CARE 1.79% CONSTRUCTION 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% (CORNWALL) 0.91% DESIGN 1.75% CORNISH 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.73% SOUTH 0.84% BUSINESS 1.71% CONSULTANCY 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% ST 0.74% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ENERGY 0.74% GLOBAL 1.58% J 0.68% J 1.48% (SW) 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% SPV 0.65% MEDIA 1.48% DESIGN 0.65% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% PARITY 0.65% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% BARS 0.65% BUILDING 1.24% KS 0.65% M 1.21% TRADING 0.61% CAPITAL 1.20% S 0.61% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CORNWALL 2.75% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 1.75% MANAGEMENT 4.69% WEST 1.13% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PEP 1.07% PROPERTY 2.64% KERNOW 1.00% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 0.97% LONDON 1.90% CONSTRUCTION 0.97% ENGINEERING 1.87% DEVELOPMENTS 0.97% CARE 1.80% CONSULTING 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% (CORNWALL) 0.91% DESIGN 1.75% SOUTH 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CORNISH 0.87% BUSINESS 1.71% CONSULTANCY 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% ST 0.75% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ENERGY 0.71% GLOBAL 1.59% J 0.68% MEDIA 1.49% (SW) 0.68% J 1.49% DESIGN 0.65% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PARITY 0.65% IT 1.34% SPV 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% KS 0.65% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% ELECTRICAL 0.65% BUILDING 1.24% BARS 0.65% CAPITAL 1.21% TRADING 0.62% M 1.21% S 0.62% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CORNWALL 2.79% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 1.75% MANAGEMENT 4.69% WEST 1.14% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PEP 1.07% PROPERTY 2.64% KERNOW 1.04% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.01% LONDON 1.90% DEVELOPMENTS 0.97% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSTRUCTION 0.97% CARE 1.80% CONSULTING 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% (CORNWALL) 0.91% DESIGN 1.75% SOUTH 0.88% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CORNISH 0.88% BUSINESS 1.71% CONSULTANCY 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% ST 0.75% INVESTMENTS 1.59% ENERGY 0.71% GLOBAL 1.59% (SW) 0.68% MEDIA 1.49% J 0.68% J 1.48% DESIGN 0.65% ASSOCIATES 1.48% SPV 0.65% IT 1.34% ELECTRICAL 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% KS 0.65% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% BARS 0.65% BUILDING 1.24% PARITY 0.65% CAPITAL 1.21% S 0.62% M 1.20% TRADING 0.62% 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 1,017 280,210 99999 - Dormant Company 216 47,084 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 163 18,491 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 111 37,882 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 103 56,411 35110 - Production of electricity 79 2,161 41100 - Development of building projects 76 9,855 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 71 6,559 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 63 26,700 86900 - Other human health activities 57 10,273 56101 - Licensed restaurants 56 7,965 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 55 27,750 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 47 8,155 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 42 9,284 74990 - Non-trading company 41 14,135 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 41 9,358 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 39 4,866 56302 - Public houses and bars 39 5,732 43210 - Electrical installation 38 5,885 62090 - Other information technology service activities 37 12,813 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 907 254,725 99999 - Dormant Company 216 48,100 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 161 19,018 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 114 39,157 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 102 57,654 35110 - Production of electricity 94 2,277 41100 - Development of building projects 75 10,295 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 74 6,890 86900 - Other human health activities 61 10,681 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 60 27,652 56101 - Licensed restaurants 57 8,352 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 56 28,692 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 48 9,713 74990 - Non-trading company 48 14,336 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 48 8,495 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 44 9,673 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 41 5,062 56302 - Public houses and bars 40 6,008 62090 - Other information technology service activities 39 13,149 43210 - Electrical installation 38 6,100 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 906 254,441 99999 - Dormant Company 215 47,692 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 160 18,956 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 112 39,242 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 103 57,543 35110 - Production of electricity 93 2,292 41100 - Development of building projects 75 10,399 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 74 6,917 86900 - Other human health activities 61 10,715 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 60 27,543 56101 - Licensed restaurants 57 8,390 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 57 28,770 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 49 8,503 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 48 9,832 74990 - Non-trading company 47 14,142 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 44 9,695 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 42 5,079 56302 - Public houses and bars 40 6,009 62090 - Other information technology service activities 40 13,145 43210 - Electrical installation 38 6,124
Recent Companies
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