Gwynedd
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.
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 Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 221 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 28.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2014 when a total of 221 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 221 300,731 2013 172 269,432 % change 28.5% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (221) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 221 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 28.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2014 when a total of 221 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 221 300,731 2013 172 269,432 % change 28.5% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (221) 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 Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 101 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Gwynedd UK 2014 101 150,009 2013 98 134,630 % change 3.1% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (101) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 101 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Gwynedd UK 2014 101 150,009 2013 98 134,630 % change 3.1% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (101) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 39 30 32 New companies in 2013 36 26 36 % change 8.3% 15.4% -11.1% Record Year 2014 (39) 2007 (40) 2013 (36) April May June New companies in 2014 39 30 32 New companies in 2013 36 26 36 % change 8.3% 15.4% -11.1% Record Year 2014 (39) 2007 (40) 2013 (36)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 116 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 116 177,207 2013 94 155,192 % change 23.4% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (133) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 116 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 116 177,207 2013 94 155,192 % change 23.4% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (133) 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 65 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 47.7% 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) Gwynedd UK 2014 65 94,837 2013 44 77,278 % change 47.7% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (76) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 65 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 47.7% 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) Gwynedd UK 2014 65 94,837 2013 44 77,278 % change 47.7% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (76) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.
May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 12 34 19 Closed companies in 2013 17 15 12 % change -29.4% 126.7% 58% Record Year 2009 (26) 2014 (34) 2012 (24) April May June Closed companies in 2014 12 34 19 Closed companies in 2013 17 15 12 % change -29.4% 126.7% 58% Record Year 2009 (26) 2014 (34) 2012 (24)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 105 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 105 123,524 2013 78 114,240 Record Year 2007 (129) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 105 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd UK 2014 105 123,524 2013 78 114,240 Record Year 2007 (129) 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 Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 36 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gwynedd UK 2014 36 55,172 2013 54 57,352 Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 36 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gwynedd UK 2014 36 55,172 2013 54 57,352 Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 27 -4 13 Net growth in 2013 19 11 24 Record Year 2007 (28) 2007 (25) 2008 (24) April May June Net growth in 2014 27 -4 13 Net growth in 2013 19 11 24 Record Year 2007 (28) 2007 (25) 2013 (24)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd 2014 0.1% 2013 0.1% 2012 0.1% 2011 0.1% 2010 0.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gwynedd 2014 0.1% 2013 0.1% 2012 0.1% 2011 0.1% 2010 0.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gwynedd 2014 0.1% 2013 0.1% 2012 0.1% 2011 0.1% 2010 0.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gwynedd 2014 0.1% 2013 0.1% 2012 0.1% 2011 0.1% 2010 0.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.1%) 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 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% UK formation share in 2013 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% % change -2.3% 6.5% -23.1% Record Year 2004 (0.1%) 2007 (0.1%) 1998 (0.1%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% UK formation share in 2013 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% % change -2.3% 6.5% -23.1% Record Year 2004 (0.1%) 2007 (0.1%) 1998 (0.1%)
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 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 Gwynedd was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
27.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
27.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.
25.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.
25.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 CYF 4.93% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSTRUCTION 1.37% MANAGEMENT 4.64% Y 1.37% CONSULTANCY 3.50% GWYNEDD 1.10% PROPERTY 2.66% WALES 0.96% TRADING 2.03% JONES 0.96% ENGINEERING 1.99% CYFYNGEDIG 0.96% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.96% LONDON 1.93% NORTH 0.82% CARE 1.85% WILLIAMS 0.82% DESIGN 1.75% E 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CYF. 0.82% BUSINESS 1.69% SNOWDONIA 0.68% PROPERTIES 1.63% PENRHYN 0.68% TRANSPORT 1.58% MANAGEMENT 0.68% GLOBAL 1.55% MARINE 0.68% INVESTMENTS 1.55% EDWARDS 0.55% J 1.51% DEVELOPMENTS 0.55% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BANGOR 0.55% MEDIA 1.44% ENTERPRISES 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.40% STUDENT 0.55% IT 1.33% CONSULTING 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% GLASFRYN 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% ROBERTS 0.55% M 1.24% CONSULTANCY 0.55% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CYF 4.92% CONSULTING 5.16% Y 1.37% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSTRUCTION 1.37% CONSULTANCY 3.49% GWYNEDD 1.09% PROPERTY 2.66% WALES 0.96% TRADING 2.03% JONES 0.96% ENGINEERING 1.99% CYFYNGEDIG 0.96% LONDON 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.96% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% WILLIAMS 0.82% CARE 1.85% NORTH 0.82% DESIGN 1.75% CYF. 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% E 0.82% BUSINESS 1.69% PENRHYN 0.68% PROPERTIES 1.63% MANAGEMENT 0.68% TRANSPORT 1.58% MARINE 0.68% GLOBAL 1.55% SNOWDONIA 0.68% INVESTMENTS 1.55% CYMRU 0.55% J 1.50% CONSULTANCY 0.55% ASSOCIATES 1.48% J 0.55% MEDIA 1.44% DEVELOPMENTS 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.40% BANGOR 0.55% IT 1.33% ROBERTS 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% EDWARDS 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% GLASFRYN 0.55% M 1.23% STUDENT 0.55% 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 135 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 32 48,436 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 20 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 18 19,058 41100 - Development of building projects 15 10,527 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 13 10,133 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 12 28,352 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 12 8,533 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 12 5,075 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 10 40,250 56101 - Licensed restaurants 10 8,585 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 9 29,029 43210 - Electrical installation 8 6,050 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 8 6,631 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 8 4,395 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 8 7,415 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 7 5,731 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation 7 1,714 56302 - Public houses and bars 7 6,099 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 6 7,840 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 135 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 32 48,126 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 20 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 18 19,026 41100 - Development of building projects 16 10,664 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 14 28,340 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 13 10,262 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 12 5,099 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 12 8,555 56101 - Licensed restaurants 11 8,651 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 10 40,375 43210 - Electrical installation 8 6,091 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 8 29,145 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 8 6,665 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 8 4,422 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 8 7,438 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation 8 1,725 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 7 5,769 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 6 1,554 59200 - Sound recording and music publishing activities 6 2,851
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