Dorset
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,105 companies were formed in Dorset. This figure is 7.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,105 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 3,105 269,432 2012 2,887 253,150 % change 7.6% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,105) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,105 companies were formed in Dorset. This figure is 7.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,105 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 3,105 269,432 2012 2,887 253,150 % change 7.6% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,105) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,579 companies were registered in Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 9.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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) Dorset UK 2013 1,579 134,630 2012 1,439 121,659 % change 9.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,579) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,579 companies were registered in Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 9.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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) Dorset UK 2013 1,579 134,630 2012 1,439 121,659 % change 9.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,579) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 536 534 509 New companies in 2012 479 499 461 % change 11.9% 7.0% 10.4% Record Year 2013 (536) 2013 (534) 2013 (509) April May June New companies in 2013 536 534 509 New companies in 2012 479 499 461 % change 11.9% 7.0% 10.4% Record Year 2013 (536) 2013 (534) 2013 (509)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,545 companies were dissolved in Dorset. This figure is 2.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,399 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 1,545 155,192 2012 1,502 147,794 % change 2.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,399) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,545 companies were dissolved in Dorset. This figure is 2.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,399 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 1,545 155,192 2012 1,502 147,794 % change 2.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,399) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 718 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Dorset UK 2013 718 77,278 2012 869 80,218 % change -17.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,306) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 718 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Dorset UK 2013 718 77,278 2012 869 80,218 % change -17.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,306) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 255 214 249 Closed companies in 2012 271 348 250 % change -5.9% -38.5% 0% Record Year 2010 (307) 2009 (654) 2010 (510) April May June Closed companies in 2013 255 214 249 Closed companies in 2012 271 348 250 % change -5.9% -38.5% 0% Record Year 2010 (307) 2009 (654) 2010 (510)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Dorset increased by 1,560 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 1,560 114,240 2012 1,385 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,942) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Dorset increased by 1,560 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2013 1,560 114,240 2012 1,385 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,942) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 861 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Dorset UK 2013 861 57,352 2012 570 41,441 Record Year 2013 (861) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Dorset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 861 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Dorset UK 2013 861 57,352 2012 570 41,441 Record Year 2013 (861) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 281 320 260 Net growth in 2012 208 151 211 Record Year 2007 (309) 2013 (320) 2003 (295) April May June Net growth in 2013 281 320 260 Net growth in 2012 208 151 211 Record Year 2007 (309) 2013 (320) 2003 (295)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Dorset formed 1.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset 2013 1.2% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Dorset formed 1.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset 2013 1.2% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Dorset formed 1.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Dorset 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.3% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Dorset formed 1.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Dorset 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.3% 2009 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.2% 1.1% 1.2% % change -6.0% 4.0% -0.1% Record Year 2002 (1.4%) 2002 (1.5%) 2002 (1.5%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.2% 1.1% 1.2% % change -6.0% 4.0% -0.1% Record Year 2002 (1.4%) 2002 (1.5%) 2002 (1.5%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% 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 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% 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 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% 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
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Dorset was 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
30.2% of all director appointments in Dorset 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 Dorset was 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
30.2% of all director appointments in Dorset 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Dorset was in 2004 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
29.2% of all director appointments in Dorset 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 Dorset was in 2004 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
29.2% of all director appointments in Dorset 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.35% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 3.42% MANAGEMENT 4.81% MANAGEMENT 2.04% CONSULTANCY 3.41% BUSINESS 1.77% PROPERTY 2.48% IT 1.52% TRADING 2.04% DORSET 1.28% ENGINEERING 1.81% PROPERTY 0.95% DESIGN 1.80% ENGINEERING 0.89% LONDON 1.77% DESIGN 0.87% BUSINESS 1.77% CARE 0.74% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.68% SOUTH 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.56% GLOBAL 1.59% CONSULTANTS 0.53% MEDIA 1.58% ENTERPRISES 0.51% CARE 1.55% J 0.51% J 1.54% DEVELOPMENTS 0.51% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BOURNEMOUTH 0.51% PROPERTIES 1.41% HOUSE 0.50% IT 1.40% (DORSET) 0.50% M 1.26% PROPERTIES 0.48% BUILDING 1.22% SYSTEMS 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.19% TRAINING 0.45% ENTERPRISES 1.18% FINANCIAL 0.45% CAPITAL 1.16% PROJECT 0.45% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.35% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 3.42% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 2.04% CONSULTANCY 3.42% BUSINESS 1.77% PROPERTY 2.48% IT 1.50% TRADING 2.05% DORSET 1.26% ENGINEERING 1.82% PROPERTY 0.95% DESIGN 1.79% ENGINEERING 0.89% LONDON 1.78% DESIGN 0.87% BUSINESS 1.77% CARE 0.74% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.68% SOUTH 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.56% GLOBAL 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.53% MEDIA 1.58% ENTERPRISES 0.51% CARE 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.51% J 1.53% BOURNEMOUTH 0.51% INVESTMENTS 1.47% J 0.51% PROPERTIES 1.41% (DORSET) 0.50% IT 1.40% HOUSE 0.50% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.48% BUILDING 1.22% PROPERTIES 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.19% PROJECT 0.45% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.45% CAPITAL 1.17% CATERING 0.45% TRAINING 1.16%
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 1,911 239,154 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 977 5,181 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 540 26,164 99999 - Dormant Company 463 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 405 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 355 34,490 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 311 25,110 98000 - Residents property management 143 4,785 62090 - Other information technology service activities 143 12,885 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 139 17,438 41100 - Development of building projects 125 9,173 74990 - Non-trading company 112 14,505 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 107 5,846 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 107 8,032 86900 - Other human health activities 96 8,930 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 89 4,580 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 84 8,120 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 84 5,355 62012 - Business and domestic software development 84 8,769 43210 - Electrical installation 83 5,775 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,896 237,080 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 979 5,189 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 542 26,270 99999 - Dormant Company 462 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 405 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 361 34,652 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 311 25,168 62090 - Other information technology service activities 144 12,920 98000 - Residents property management 144 4,825 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 138 17,454 41100 - Development of building projects 124 9,235 74990 - Non-trading company 112 14,483 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 107 5,876 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 106 8,083 86900 - Other human health activities 96 8,957 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 89 4,603 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 86 8,176 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 85 5,369 43210 - Electrical installation 84 5,801 62012 - Business and domestic software development 83 8,794
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