Merseyside
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous May.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous May.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,727 companies were formed in Merseyside. This figure is 7.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Merseyside occurred in 2007 when a total of 6,630 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 4,727 300,731 2013 4,379 269,432 % change 7.9% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (6,630) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,727 companies were formed in Merseyside. This figure is 7.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Merseyside occurred in 2007 when a total of 6,630 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 4,727 300,731 2013 4,379 269,432 % change 7.9% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (6,630) 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 Merseyside when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 2,373 companies were registered in Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.7% 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) Merseyside UK 2014 2,373 150,009 2013 2,105 134,630 % change 12.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (2,373) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,373 companies were registered in Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.7% 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) Merseyside UK 2014 2,373 150,009 2013 2,105 134,630 % change 12.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (2,373) 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 Merseyside when compared to any previous May.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Merseyside when compared to any previous May.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 842 751 780 New companies in 2013 777 688 640 % change 8.4% 9.2% 21.9% Record Year 2007 (876) 2014 (751) 2007 (955) April May June New companies in 2014 842 751 780 New companies in 2013 777 688 640 % change 8.4% 9.2% 21.9% Record Year 2007 (876) 2014 (751) 2007 (955)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,791 companies were dissolved in Merseyside. This figure is 56.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Merseyside occurred in 2009 when a total of 5,341 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 2,791 177,207 2013 1,779 155,192 % change 56.9% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (5,341) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,791 companies were dissolved in Merseyside. This figure is 56.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Merseyside occurred in 2009 when a total of 5,341 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 2,791 177,207 2013 1,779 155,192 % change 56.9% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (5,341) 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 1,550 companies were dissolved in Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 65.8% 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) Merseyside UK 2014 1,550 94,837 2013 935 77,278 % change 65.8% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (3,081) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,550 companies were dissolved in Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 65.8% 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) Merseyside UK 2014 1,550 94,837 2013 935 77,278 % change 65.8% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (3,081) 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 365 701 484 Closed companies in 2013 300 279 356 % change 21.7% 151.3% 36% Record Year 2009 (1,048) 2010 (2,093) 2007 (868) April May June Closed companies in 2014 365 701 484 Closed companies in 2013 300 279 356 % change 21.7% 151.3% 36% Record Year 2009 (1,048) 2010 (2,093) 2007 (868)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Merseyside increased by 1,936 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 1,936 123,524 2013 2,600 114,240 Record Year 2007 (4,484) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Merseyside increased by 1,936 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside UK 2014 1,936 123,524 2013 2,600 114,240 Record Year 2007 (4,484) 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 Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 823 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Merseyside UK 2014 823 55,172 2013 1,170 57,352 Record Year 2008 (1,260) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Merseyside during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 823 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Merseyside UK 2014 823 55,172 2013 1,170 57,352 Record Year 2008 (1,260) 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 477 50 296 Net growth in 2013 477 409 284 Record Year 2007 (687) 2003 (478) 2008 (718) April May June Net growth in 2014 477 50 296 Net growth in 2013 477 409 284 Record Year 2007 (687) 2003 (478) 2008 (718)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Merseyside formed 1.6% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.6%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.6% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (2.4%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Merseyside formed 1.6% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.6%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Merseyside 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.6% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (2.4%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Merseyside formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Merseyside 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.6% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Merseyside formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Merseyside 2014 1.6% 2013 1.6% 2012 1.6% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (2.2%) 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 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% % change -2.3% 0.8% 5.6% Record Year 1996 (3.3%) 2004 (2.0%) 2007 (2.7%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% % change -2.3% 0.8% 5.6% Record Year 1996 (3.3%) 2004 (2.0%) 2007 (2.7%)
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 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 Merseyside was 2007 when 33.4% of all directors were female.
25.2% of all director appointments in Merseyside 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 Merseyside was 2007 when 33.4% of all directors were female.
25.2% of all director appointments in Merseyside 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 Merseyside was in 2007 when 32.1% of all directors were female.
24.9% of all director appointments in Merseyside 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 Merseyside was in 2007 when 32.1% of all directors were female.
24.9% of all director appointments in Merseyside 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 MANAGEMENT 2.24% CONSULTING 5.16% LIVERPOOL 1.79% MANAGEMENT 4.64% PROPERTY 1.65% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 1.53% PROPERTY 2.66% BEACH 1.51% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTING 1.28% ENGINEERING 1.99% (NW) 1.23% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% HOTEL 1.21% LONDON 1.93% ENGINEERING 1.19% CARE 1.85% TRANSPORT 1.12% DESIGN 1.75% DUNAS 1.00% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.96% BUSINESS 1.69% J 0.95% PROPERTIES 1.63% CARE 0.88% TRANSPORT 1.58% MARKETING 0.87% GLOBAL 1.55% TRADING 0.87% INVESTMENTS 1.55% APARTMENT 0.86% J 1.51% TRAINING 0.81% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROPERTIES 0.78% MEDIA 1.44% BUILDING 0.77% ELECTRICAL 1.40% M 0.77% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.76% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% S 0.72% BUILDING 1.26% DESIGN 0.71% M 1.24% BUSINESS 0.70% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.23% CONSULTING 5.16% LIVERPOOL 1.79% MANAGEMENT 4.64% PROPERTY 1.65% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.52% PROPERTY 2.66% BEACH 1.51% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTING 1.28% ENGINEERING 1.99% HOTEL 1.21% LONDON 1.93% (NW) 1.20% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 1.19% CARE 1.85% TRANSPORT 1.12% DESIGN 1.75% DUNAS 1.00% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.96% BUSINESS 1.69% J 0.95% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRADING 0.86% TRANSPORT 1.58% MARKETING 0.86% GLOBAL 1.55% APARTMENT 0.86% INVESTMENTS 1.55% CARE 0.86% J 1.50% TRAINING 0.81% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROPERTIES 0.78% MEDIA 1.44% BUILDING 0.77% ELECTRICAL 1.40% M 0.77% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.76% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% S 0.71% BUILDING 1.26% DESIGN 0.71% M 1.23% BUSINESS 0.70% 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 4,128 261,557 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 885 57,421 74990 - Non-trading company 873 14,351 99999 - Dormant Company 568 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 547 40,250 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 538 28,352 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 265 19,058 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 226 29,029 86900 - Other human health activities 214 11,292 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 209 10,133 56101 - Licensed restaurants 171 8,585 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 161 6,631 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 160 7,840 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 157 8,533 56302 - Public houses and bars 155 6,099 41100 - Development of building projects 153 10,527 49410 - Freight transport by road 147 9,265 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 146 9,900 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 123 6,043 62090 - Other information technology service activities 122 13,024 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,083 259,495 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 888 57,459 74990 - Non-trading company 871 14,184 99999 - Dormant Company 561 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 551 40,375 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 534 28,340 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 266 19,026 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 226 29,145 86900 - Other human health activities 214 11,353 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 212 10,262 56101 - Licensed restaurants 173 8,651 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 161 6,665 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 160 7,892 56302 - Public houses and bars 155 6,119 41100 - Development of building projects 154 10,664 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 153 8,555 49410 - Freight transport by road 149 9,318 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 148 9,940 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 125 6,062 62090 - Other information technology service activities 123 13,042
Recent Companies
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