Lancashire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Lancashire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Lancashire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Lancashire when compared to any previous February.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 2,509 companies were registered in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 2,509 150,722 2013 2,350 134,802 % change 6.8% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (2,509) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,509 companies were registered in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 2,509 150,722 2013 2,350 134,802 % change 6.8% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (2,509) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,509 companies were registered in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 2,509 150,722 2013 2,350 134,802 % change 6.8% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (2,509) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 799 803 907 New companies in 2013 822 752 776 % change -2.8% 6.8% 16.9% Record Year 2013 (822) 2012 (856) 2007 (1,058) January February March New companies in 2014 799 803 907 New companies in 2013 822 752 776 % change -2.8% 6.8% 16.9% Record Year 2013 (822) 2012 (856) 2007 (1,058) January February March New companies in 2014 799 803 907 New companies in 2013 822 752 776 % change -2.8% 6.8% 16.9% Record Year 2013 (822) 2012 (856) 2007 (1,058)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,440 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 1,440 82,370 2013 1,233 77,914 % change 16.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,586) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,440 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 1,440 82,370 2013 1,233 77,914 % change 16.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,586) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,440 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.8% 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) Lancashire UK 2014 1,440 82,370 2013 1,233 77,914 % change 16.8% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (1,586) 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 Lancashire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Lancashire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Lancashire 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 503 501 436 Closed companies in 2013 499 377 357 % change 0.8% 32.9% 22% Record Year 2003 (511) 2014 (501) 2009 (977) January February March Closed companies in 2014 503 501 436 Closed companies in 2013 499 377 357 % change 0.8% 32.9% 22% Record Year 2003 (511) 2014 (501) 2009 (977) January February March Closed companies in 2014 503 501 436 Closed companies in 2013 499 377 357 % change 0.8% 32.9% 22% Record Year 2011 (511) 2014 (501) 2009 (977)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,069 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 1,069 68,352 2013 1,117 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,521) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,069 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 1,069 68,352 2013 1,117 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,521) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Lancashire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,069 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 1,069 68,352 2013 1,117 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,521) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 296 302 471 Net growth in 2013 323 375 419 Record Year 2012 (418) 2012 (464) 2007 (753) January February March Net growth in 2014 296 302 471 Net growth in 2013 323 375 419 Record Year 2012 (418) 2012 (464) 2007 (753) January February March Net growth in 2014 296 302 471 Net growth in 2013 323 375 419 Record Year 2012 (418) 2012 (464) 2007 (753)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.9% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (2.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.9% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (2.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.9% 2011 1.9% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (2.0%) 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 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% UK formation share in 2013 1.9% 1.7% 1.7% % change -9.1% -1.4% -2.5% Record Year 2012 (2.0%) 2011 (2.1%) 2003 (2.1%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% UK formation share in 2013 1.9% 1.7% 1.7% % change -9.1% -1.4% -2.5% Record Year 2012 (2.0%) 2011 (2.1%) 2003 (2.1%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% UK formation share in 2013 1.9% 1.7% 1.7% % change -9.1% -1.4% -2.5% Record Year 2012 (2.0%) 2011 (2.1%) 2003 (2.1%)
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 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 Lancashire was in 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
25.8% of all director appointments in Lancashire 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 Lancashire was in 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
25.8% of all director appointments in Lancashire 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 Lancashire was in 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
25.8% of all director appointments in Lancashire 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 MANAGEMENT 2.26% CONSULTING 5.22% CONSULTING 2.03% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTANCY 1.90% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ENGINEERING 1.62% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.41% TRADING 2.05% (NW) 1.09% LONDON 1.88% J 0.93% ENGINEERING 1.86% ELECTRICAL 0.90% CARE 1.79% IT 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% BUSINESS 0.84% DESIGN 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROPERTIES 0.79% BUSINESS 1.71% MEDIA 0.79% PROPERTIES 1.60% M 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CARE 0.76% GLOBAL 1.58% ENERGY 0.76% J 1.48% DESIGN 0.75% ASSOCIATES 1.48% WEST 0.73% MEDIA 1.48% BUILDING 0.70% IT 1.33% CONSTRUCTION 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.30% NORTH 0.69% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MEDICAL 0.67% BUILDING 1.24% DEVELOPMENTS 0.64% M 1.21% S 0.63% CAPITAL 1.20% TRADING 0.63% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.26% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTING 2.02% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.89% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ENGINEERING 1.62% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.39% TRADING 2.05% (NW) 1.06% LONDON 1.90% ELECTRICAL 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.87% J 0.90% CARE 1.80% IT 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% BUSINESS 0.84% DESIGN 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% MEDIA 0.79% BUSINESS 1.71% PROPERTIES 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% CARE 0.78% INVESTMENTS 1.60% M 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.75% MEDIA 1.49% WEST 0.74% J 1.49% ENERGY 0.73% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.71% IT 1.34% NORTH 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.30% CONSTRUCTION 0.70% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MEDICAL 0.67% BUILDING 1.24% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% CAPITAL 1.21% TRADING 0.64% M 1.21% S 0.64% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.26% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTING 2.02% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.89% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ENGINEERING 1.62% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.39% TRADING 2.04% (NW) 1.07% LONDON 1.90% ELECTRICAL 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.87% J 0.90% CARE 1.80% IT 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% BUSINESS 0.84% DESIGN 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% MEDIA 0.80% BUSINESS 1.71% CARE 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% M 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.59% PROPERTIES 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% WEST 0.74% MEDIA 1.49% DESIGN 0.74% J 1.48% ENERGY 0.72% ASSOCIATES 1.48% NORTH 0.70% IT 1.34% CONSTRUCTION 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.30% BUILDING 0.70% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% MEDICAL 0.67% BUILDING 1.24% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% CAPITAL 1.21% S 0.64% M 1.20% TRADING 0.64% 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 4,721 280,210 99999 - Dormant Company 757 47,084 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 742 56,411 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 661 37,882 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 533 27,750 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 448 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 299 18,491 71129 - Other engineering activities 282 5,477 86900 - Other human health activities 218 10,273 62090 - Other information technology service activities 197 12,813 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 190 9,358 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 189 7,313 62012 - Business and domestic software development 182 9,509 43210 - Electrical installation 181 5,885 49410 - Freight transport by road 156 8,014 74990 - Non-trading company 156 14,135 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 152 8,155 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 148 9,284 41100 - Development of building projects 139 9,855 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 139 5,130 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,275 254,725 99999 - Dormant Company 785 48,100 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 766 57,654 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 677 39,157 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 549 28,692 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 464 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 312 19,018 71129 - Other engineering activities 293 5,643 86900 - Other human health activities 225 10,681 62090 - Other information technology service activities 200 13,149 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 199 7,495 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 197 9,673 43210 - Electrical installation 186 6,100 62012 - Business and domestic software development 183 9,818 49410 - Freight transport by road 163 8,584 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 160 8,495 74990 - Non-trading company 156 14,336 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 152 9,713 41100 - Development of building projects 148 10,295 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 144 5,360 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,264 254,441 99999 - Dormant Company 779 47,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 765 57,543 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 685 39,242 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 551 28,770 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 463 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 313 18,956 71129 - Other engineering activities 295 5,662 86900 - Other human health activities 227 10,715 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 201 9,695 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 199 7,527 62090 - Other information technology service activities 199 13,145 43210 - Electrical installation 186 6,124 62012 - Business and domestic software development 184 9,838 49410 - Freight transport by road 162 8,608 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 161 8,503 74990 - Non-trading company 156 14,142 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 154 9,832 41100 - Development of building projects 148 10,399 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 144 5,385
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