Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous Q2.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
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 Greater Manchester when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,582 companies were formed in Greater Manchester. This figure is 1.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Greater Manchester occurred in 2013 when a total of 11,582 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 11,582 269,432 2012 11,365 253,150 % change 1.9% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (11,582) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,582 companies were formed in Greater Manchester. This figure is 1.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Greater Manchester occurred in 2013 when a total of 11,582 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 11,582 269,432 2012 11,365 253,150 % change 1.9% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (11,582) 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 Greater Manchester when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 5,771 companies were registered in Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.0% 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) Greater Manchester UK 2013 5,771 134,630 2012 5,395 121,659 % change 7.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (5,771) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 5,771 companies were registered in Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.0% 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) Greater Manchester UK 2013 5,771 134,630 2012 5,395 121,659 % change 7.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (5,771) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 2,125 1,958 1,688 New companies in 2012 1,760 1,977 1,658 % change 20.7% -1.0% 1.8% Record Year 2013 (2,125) 2012 (1,977) 2011 (1,806) April May June New companies in 2013 2,125 1,958 1,688 New companies in 2012 1,760 1,977 1,658 % change 20.7% -1.0% 1.8% Record Year 2013 (2,125) 2012 (1,977) 2011 (1,806)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 6,301 companies were dissolved in Greater Manchester. This figure is 12.2% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Greater Manchester occurred in 2009 when a total of 12,729 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 6,301 155,192 2012 7,180 147,794 % change -12.2% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (12,729) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 6,301 companies were dissolved in Greater Manchester. This figure is 12.2% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Greater Manchester occurred in 2009 when a total of 12,729 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 6,301 155,192 2012 7,180 147,794 % change -12.2% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (12,729) 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 3,292 companies were dissolved in Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.9% 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) Greater Manchester UK 2013 3,292 77,278 2012 4,012 80,218 % change -17.9% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (7,954) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,292 companies were dissolved in Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.9% 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) Greater Manchester UK 2013 3,292 77,278 2012 4,012 80,218 % change -17.9% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (7,954) 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 1,045 971 1,276 Closed companies in 2012 1,222 1,457 1,333 % change -14.5% -33.4% -4% Record Year 2009 (2,328) 2009 (3,597) 2009 (2,029) April May June Closed companies in 2013 1,045 971 1,276 Closed companies in 2012 1,222 1,457 1,333 % change -14.5% -33.4% -4% Record Year 2009 (2,328) 2009 (3,597) 2009 (2,029)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Greater Manchester increased by 5,281 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 5,281 114,240 2012 4,185 105,356 Record Year 2007 (5,972) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Greater Manchester increased by 5,281 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester UK 2013 5,281 114,240 2012 4,185 105,356 Record Year 2007 (5,972) 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 Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 2,479 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Greater Manchester UK 2013 2,479 57,352 2012 1,383 41,441 Record Year 2013 (2,479) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Greater Manchester during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 2,479 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Greater Manchester UK 2013 2,479 57,352 2012 1,383 41,441 Record Year 2013 (2,479) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Greater Manchester when compared to any previous April.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 1,080 987 412 Net growth in 2012 538 520 325 Record Year 2013 (1,080) 2006 (1,065) 2008 (1,289) April May June Net growth in 2013 1,080 987 412 Net growth in 2012 538 520 325 Record Year 2013 (1,080) 2006 (1,065) 2008 (1,289)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Greater Manchester formed 4.3% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 4.5%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester 2013 4.3% 2012 4.5% 2011 4.5% 2010 4.7% 2009 5.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (5.0%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Greater Manchester formed 4.3% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 4.5%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Greater Manchester 2013 4.3% 2012 4.5% 2011 4.5% 2010 4.7% 2009 5.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (5.0%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Greater Manchester formed 4.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Greater Manchester 2013 4.3% 2012 4.4% 2011 4.5% 2010 4.7% 2009 5.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (5.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Greater Manchester formed 4.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Greater Manchester 2013 4.3% 2012 4.4% 2011 4.5% 2010 4.7% 2009 5.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (5.0%) 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 4.4% 4.4% 4.1% UK formation share in 2012 4.3% 4.5% 4.5% % change 1.4% -3.8% -7.9% Record Year 1990 (5.2%) 1991 (4.9%) 2009 (5.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 4.4% 4.4% 4.1% UK formation share in 2012 4.3% 4.5% 4.5% % change 1.4% -3.8% -7.9% Record Year 1990 (5.2%) 1991 (4.9%) 2009 (5.0%)
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 42.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 42.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 42.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 42.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 Greater Manchester was 2008 when 26.1% of all directors were female.
23.6% of all director appointments in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester was 2008 when 26.1% of all directors were female.
23.6% of all director appointments in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester was in 2007 when 26.3% of all directors were female.
23.3% of all director appointments in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester was in 2007 when 26.3% of all directors were female.
23.3% of all director appointments in Greater Manchester 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 MANAGEMENT 2.26% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 2.20% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.56% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 1.44% PROPERTY 2.48% MANCHESTER 1.42% TRADING 2.04% ENGINEERING 1.23% ENGINEERING 1.81% TRADING 1.20% DESIGN 1.80% MEDIA 0.95% LONDON 1.77% DESIGN 0.90% BUSINESS 1.77% BUSINESS 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.88% CONSULTANTS 1.68% PROPERTIES 0.87% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.85% GLOBAL 1.59% (NW) 0.80% MEDIA 1.58% CONSTRUCTION 0.76% CARE 1.55% GLOBAL 0.76% J 1.54% M 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.47% IT 0.75% PROPERTIES 1.41% ENTERPRISES 0.74% IT 1.40% CARE 0.74% M 1.26% DEVELOPMENTS 0.73% BUILDING 1.22% CO 0.73% ELECTRICAL 1.19% BUILDING 0.73% ENTERPRISES 1.18% J 0.69% CAPITAL 1.16% SECURITY 0.69% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.26% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 2.20% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 1.56% CONSULTANCY 3.42% MANCHESTER 1.42% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 1.42% TRADING 2.05% ENGINEERING 1.24% ENGINEERING 1.82% TRADING 1.20% DESIGN 1.79% MEDIA 0.94% LONDON 1.78% DESIGN 0.90% BUSINESS 1.77% BUSINESS 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.88% CONSULTANTS 1.68% PROPERTIES 0.87% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.85% GLOBAL 1.60% (NW) 0.80% MEDIA 1.58% GLOBAL 0.78% CARE 1.55% CONSTRUCTION 0.77% J 1.53% M 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.47% IT 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.41% ENTERPRISES 0.74% IT 1.40% CARE 0.74% M 1.26% BUILDING 0.74% BUILDING 1.22% DEVELOPMENTS 0.73% ELECTRICAL 1.19% CO 0.73% ENTERPRISES 1.18% J 0.69% CAPITAL 1.17% TRAINING 0.68% 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 11,856 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 4,025 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 1,800 45,704 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 1,317 25,110 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,134 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 820 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 727 17,438 86900 - Other human health activities 496 8,930 74990 - Non-trading company 482 14,505 62090 - Other information technology service activities 466 12,885 56101 - Licensed restaurants 454 7,435 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 437 8,032 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 428 8,120 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 374 6,368 86210 - General medical practice activities 346 3,980 41100 - Development of building projects 336 9,173 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 327 7,453 7487 - Other business activities 297 4,192 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 284 5,286 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 283 5,676 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 11,759 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 4,029 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 1,785 45,726 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 1,319 25,168 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,138 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 827 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 732 17,454 86900 - Other human health activities 502 8,957 74990 - Non-trading company 482 14,483 62090 - Other information technology service activities 466 12,920 56101 - Licensed restaurants 452 7,468 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 439 8,083 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 428 8,176 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 378 6,408 86210 - General medical practice activities 346 3,991 41100 - Development of building projects 342 9,235 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 331 7,478 7487 - Other business activities 297 4,186 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 284 5,301 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 283 5,696
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