Dorset
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,639 companies were registered in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 1,639 150,722 2013 1,526 134,802 % change 7.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,845) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,639 companies were registered in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 1,639 150,722 2013 1,526 134,802 % change 7.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,845) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,639 companies were registered in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 1,639 150,722 2013 1,526 134,802 % change 7.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,845) 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 Dorset when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 516 525 598 New companies in 2013 502 482 542 % change 2.8% 8.9% 10.3% Record Year 2014 (516) 2014 (525) 2007 (1,103) January February March New companies in 2014 516 525 598 New companies in 2013 502 482 542 % change 2.8% 8.9% 10.3% Record Year 2014 (516) 2014 (525) 2007 (1,103) January February March New companies in 2014 516 525 598 New companies in 2013 502 482 542 % change 2.8% 8.9% 10.3% Record Year 2014 (516) 2014 (525) 2007 (1,103)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 905 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 9.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 905 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change 9.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,093) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 905 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 9.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 905 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change 9.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,093) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 905 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 9.4% 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) Dorset UK 2014 905 82,370 2013 827 77,914 % change 9.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,093) 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 Dorset when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Dorset when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Dorset 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 229 331 345 Closed companies in 2013 322 221 284 % change -28.9% 49.8% 21% Record Year 2013 (322) 2014 (331) 2009 (611) January February March Closed companies in 2014 229 331 345 Closed companies in 2013 322 221 284 % change -28.9% 49.8% 21% Record Year 2013 (322) 2014 (331) 2009 (611) January February March Closed companies in 2014 229 331 345 Closed companies in 2013 322 221 284 % change -28.9% 49.8% 21% Record Year 2013 (322) 2014 (331) 2009 (611)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 734 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset UK 2014 734 68,352 2013 699 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,263) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 734 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset UK 2014 734 68,352 2013 699 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,263) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Dorset during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 734 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset UK 2014 734 68,352 2013 699 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,263) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous January.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 287 194 253 Net growth in 2013 180 261 258 Record Year 2014 (287) 2003 (300) 2007 (919) January February March Net growth in 2014 287 194 253 Net growth in 2013 180 261 258 Record Year 2014 (287) 2003 (300) 2007 (919) January February March Net growth in 2014 287 194 253 Net growth in 2013 180 261 258 Record Year 2014 (287) 2003 (300) 2007 (919)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) 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 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% % change -3.8% 0.6% -7.9% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.3%) 2007 (1.6%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% % change -3.8% 0.6% -7.9% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.3%) 2007 (1.6%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% % change -3.8% 0.6% -7.9% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.3%) 2007 (1.6%)
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 45.4.
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 3.5% 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 45.4.
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 3.5% 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 45.4.
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 3.5% 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 Dorset was in 2006 when 36.1% of all directors were female.
28.7% of all director appointments in Dorset 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 Dorset was in 2006 when 36.1% of all directors were female.
28.7% of all director appointments in Dorset 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 Dorset was in 2006 when 36.1% of all directors were female.
28.7% of all director appointments in Dorset 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 4.02% CONSULTING 5.22% CONSULTANCY 3.95% MANAGEMENT 4.67% MANAGEMENT 2.08% CONSULTANCY 3.49% IT 1.25% PROPERTY 2.64% DORSET 1.24% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.24% LONDON 1.88% DESIGN 0.98% ENGINEERING 1.86% CARE 0.88% CARE 1.79% ENGINEERING 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% BUSINESS 0.85% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.84% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.76% BUSINESS 1.71% DOMESTIC 0.76% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROJECTS 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ASSOCIATES 0.74% GLOBAL 1.58% SPRINKLERS 0.72% J 1.48% PROJECT 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BOURNEMOUTH 0.68% MEDIA 1.48% HOUSE 0.66% IT 1.33% CONSULTANTS 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% (DORSET) 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% SYSTEMS 0.56% BUILDING 1.24% MARKETING 0.56% M 1.21% ELECTRICAL 0.55% CAPITAL 1.20% SOUTH 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.04% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTANCY 3.95% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 2.11% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DORSET 1.27% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.26% TRADING 2.05% IT 1.24% LONDON 1.90% DESIGN 0.98% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 0.88% CARE 1.80% ENGINEERING 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% J 0.84% DESIGN 1.75% BUSINESS 0.84% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% BUSINESS 1.71% PROJECTS 0.76% PROPERTIES 1.60% DOMESTIC 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ASSOCIATES 0.74% GLOBAL 1.59% SPRINKLERS 0.72% MEDIA 1.49% PROJECT 0.68% J 1.49% BOURNEMOUTH 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HOUSE 0.66% IT 1.34% CONSULTANTS 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% (DORSET) 0.58% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MARKETING 0.56% BUILDING 1.24% SYSTEMS 0.55% CAPITAL 1.21% SOUTH 0.55% M 1.21% ELECTRICAL 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.03% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTANCY 3.94% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 2.12% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.24% PROPERTY 2.64% DORSET 1.24% TRADING 2.04% IT 1.24% LONDON 1.90% DESIGN 0.98% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 0.89% CARE 1.80% ENGINEERING 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% J 0.84% DESIGN 1.75% BUSINESS 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% BUSINESS 1.71% PROJECTS 0.76% PROPERTIES 1.60% ASSOCIATES 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.59% DOMESTIC 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% SPRINKLERS 0.72% MEDIA 1.49% PROJECT 0.68% J 1.48% BOURNEMOUTH 0.66% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HOUSE 0.66% IT 1.34% CONSULTANTS 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.30% (DORSET) 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MARKETING 0.56% BUILDING 1.24% ELECTRICAL 0.55% CAPITAL 1.21% SOUTH 0.55% M 1.20% M 0.55% 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 2,399 280,210 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 1,117 5,949 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 518 27,750 99999 - Dormant Company 484 47,084 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 385 37,882 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 378 26,700 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 369 56,411 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 147 18,491 62090 - Other information technology service activities 144 12,813 41100 - Development of building projects 138 9,855 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 137 9,358 98000 - Residents property management 123 4,832 74990 - Non-trading company 109 14,135 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 99 6,559 86900 - Other human health activities 92 10,273 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 92 8,155 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 91 9,284 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 88 4,866 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 84 6,236 43210 - Electrical installation 83 5,885 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,144 254,725 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 1,116 6,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 526 28,692 99999 - Dormant Company 502 48,100 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 396 39,157 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 387 27,652 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 381 57,654 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 157 19,018 62090 - Other information technology service activities 145 13,149 41100 - Development of building projects 141 10,295 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 139 9,673 98000 - Residents property management 129 5,032 74990 - Non-trading company 109 14,336 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 107 6,890 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 100 8,495 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 96 9,713 86900 - Other human health activities 95 10,681 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 91 5,062 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 86 6,499 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 85 5,614 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,142 254,441 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 1,116 6,118 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 524 28,770 99999 - Dormant Company 494 47,692 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 398 39,242 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 386 27,543 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 379 57,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 157 18,956 62090 - Other information technology service activities 143 13,145 41100 - Development of building projects 141 10,399 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 138 9,695 98000 - Residents property management 130 5,073 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 109 6,917 74990 - Non-trading company 105 14,142 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 101 9,832 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 100 8,503 86900 - Other human health activities 94 10,715 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 90 5,079 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 86 6,508 43210 - Electrical installation 84 6,124
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08918199 KITCHENS INSTYLE LTD 03 Mar 2014 08928282 AO TONG TRAVEL LIMITED 07 Mar 2014 08928504 SCORPION QA LTD 07 Mar 2014 08932512 THAMES CLOSE MANAGEMENT LTD. 11 Mar 2014 08935137 GREENLAKE MEDIA LIMITED 12 Mar 2014 08937919 HIGGY'S INNS LTD 13 Mar 2014 08949425 SOUTH COAST ROOFING LIMITED 20 Mar 2014 08966947 DEKOO PROPERTIES LIMITED 31 Mar 2014 08968026 SJT ACCOUNTS LTD 31 Mar 2014 08968366 FIRST RAINBOW SOLUTION LIMITED 31 Mar 2014 08969146 CL23 CONSULTING LIMITED 31 Mar 2014 08921622 BOURNEMOUTH TATTOO REMOVAL CLINIC LIMITED 04 Mar 2014 08922549 SBPM LTD 04 Mar 2014 08929385 HABIT CREATIVE LTD 07 Mar 2014 08949352 BRACE PROPERTIES (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED 20 Mar 2014 OC392266 WILLTON HOMES CREATIVE LLP 27 Mar 2014 08943871 AK HEALTH STORE LIMITED 17 Mar 2014 08922026 SUUM CUIQUE PUBLISHING LIMITED 04 Mar 2014 08926158 SKY TAX CONSULTANCY LIMITED 06 Mar 2014 08927275 SKY TAX LIMITED 07 Mar 2014 08930488 MSJ LETTINGS LIMITED 10 Mar 2014 08968707 BRSI CONSULTING LIMITED 31 Mar 2014 08918910 SUTAJIO LIMITED 03 Mar 2014 08922638 GROUNDBASE UK LIMITED 04 Mar 2014 08924203 JL INDUSTRIALS LTD 05 Mar 2014
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