Dorset
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Dorset when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,301 companies were formed in Dorset. This figure is 6.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2014 when a total of 3,301 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2014 3,301 300,731 2013 3,105 269,432 % change 6.3% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (3,301) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,301 companies were formed in Dorset. This figure is 6.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Dorset occurred in 2014 when a total of 3,301 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2014 3,301 300,731 2013 3,105 269,432 % change 6.3% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (3,301) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,662 companies were registered in Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 5.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 1,662 150,009 2013 1,579 134,630 % change 5.3% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,662) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,662 companies were registered in Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 5.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 1,662 150,009 2013 1,579 134,630 % change 5.3% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,662) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Dorset when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 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 2014 608 555 499 New companies in 2013 536 534 509 % change 13.4% 3.9% -2.0% Record Year 2014 (608) 2014 (555) 2013 (509) April May June New companies in 2014 608 555 499 New companies in 2013 536 534 509 % change 13.4% 3.9% -2.0% Record Year 2014 (608) 2014 (555) 2013 (509)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,827 companies were dissolved in Dorset. This figure is 18.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,827 177,207 2013 1,545 155,192 % change 18.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,399) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,827 companies were dissolved in Dorset. This figure is 18.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,827 177,207 2013 1,545 155,192 % change 18.3% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 922 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 28.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 922 94,837 2013 718 77,278 % change 28.4% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,306) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 922 companies were dissolved in Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 28.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 922 94,837 2013 718 77,278 % change 28.4% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,306) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 215 391 316 Closed companies in 2013 255 214 249 % change -15.7% 82.7% 27% Record Year 2010 (307) 2009 (654) 2010 (510) April May June Closed companies in 2014 215 391 316 Closed companies in 2013 255 214 249 % change -15.7% 82.7% 27% Record Year 2010 (307) 2009 (654) 2010 (510)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Dorset increased by 1,474 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2014 1,474 123,524 2013 1,560 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,942) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Dorset increased by 1,474 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset UK 2014 1,474 123,524 2013 1,560 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 740 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 740 55,172 2013 861 57,352 Record Year 2013 (861) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Dorset during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 740 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset UK 2014 740 55,172 2013 861 57,352 Record Year 2013 (861) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Dorset when compared to any previous April.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 393 164 183 Net growth in 2013 281 320 260 Record Year 2014 (393) 2013 (320) 2003 (295) April May June Net growth in 2014 393 164 183 Net growth in 2013 281 320 260 Record Year 2014 (393) 2013 (320) 2003 (295)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.2% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.2% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.2% 2010 1.2% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Dorset formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Dorset 2014 1.1% 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% % change 2.3% -4.1% -15.1% Record Year 2002 (1.4%) 2002 (1.5%) 2002 (1.5%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% % change 2.3% -4.1% -15.1% Record Year 2002 (1.4%) 2002 (1.5%) 2002 (1.5%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Dorset was 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in Dorset in the first half of 2014 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.
28.1% of all director appointments in Dorset in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Dorset was in 2005 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Dorset in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Dorset was in 2005 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Dorset in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.97% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 3.33% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 2.48% CONSULTANCY 3.50% PROPERTY 1.31% PROPERTY 2.66% DORSET 1.15% TRADING 2.03% IT 1.12% ENGINEERING 1.99% DESIGN 1.08% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.91% LONDON 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.90% CARE 1.85% J 0.88% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.85% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.83% BUSINESS 1.69% DOMESTIC 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSULTANTS 0.73% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.73% GLOBAL 1.55% SPRINKLERS 0.71% INVESTMENTS 1.55% PROJECT 0.71% J 1.51% BOURNEMOUTH 0.70% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROJECTS 0.70% MEDIA 1.44% HOUSE 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ELECTRICAL 0.64% IT 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% (DORSET) 0.58% BUILDING 1.26% MARKETING 0.57% M 1.24% BUSINESS 0.55% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.96% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 3.33% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 2.49% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.30% PROPERTY 2.66% DORSET 1.13% TRADING 2.03% IT 1.13% ENGINEERING 1.99% DESIGN 1.08% LONDON 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.91% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.90% CARE 1.85% J 0.88% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.84% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.83% BUSINESS 1.69% ASSOCIATES 0.75% PROPERTIES 1.63% DOMESTIC 0.74% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSULTANTS 0.73% GLOBAL 1.55% PROJECT 0.71% INVESTMENTS 1.55% SPRINKLERS 0.71% J 1.50% PROJECTS 0.70% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BOURNEMOUTH 0.70% MEDIA 1.44% HOUSE 0.66% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ELECTRICAL 0.64% IT 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% (DORSET) 0.60% BUILDING 1.26% MARKETING 0.58% M 1.23% BUSINESS 0.54% CO., 1.20%
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 2,263 261,557 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 1,078 6,099 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 512 29,029 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 498 28,352 99999 - Dormant Company 495 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 420 40,250 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 373 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 163 19,058 62090 - Other information technology service activities 149 13,024 41100 - Development of building projects 145 10,527 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 145 9,900 98000 - Residents property management 122 5,046 74990 - Non-trading company 116 14,351 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 116 7,053 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 104 8,533 86900 - Other human health activities 94 11,292 56101 - Licensed restaurants 90 8,585 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 89 5,075 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 88 6,631 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 86 10,133 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,242 259,495 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 1,080 6,107 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 509 29,145 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 497 28,340 99999 - Dormant Company 492 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 422 40,375 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 371 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 165 19,026 62090 - Other information technology service activities 149 13,042 41100 - Development of building projects 145 10,664 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 144 9,940 98000 - Residents property management 123 5,095 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 117 7,088 74990 - Non-trading company 116 14,184 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 104 8,555 86900 - Other human health activities 93 11,353 56101 - Licensed restaurants 92 8,651 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 90 10,262 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 89 6,665 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 88 5,099
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