Midlothian
Q1 2013 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
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous Q1.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
- March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous March.
- March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous March.
- February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
- The record first quarter for female directors in Midlothian was in 2013 when 26.8% of all directors were female.
- The record first quarter for female directors in Midlothian was in 2013 when 26.8% of all directors were female.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous Q1.
A total of 1,602 companies were registered in Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 4.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 1,602 134,802 2012 1,529 131,491 % change 4.8% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (1,602) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,602 companies were registered in Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 4.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 1,602 134,802 2012 1,529 131,491 % change 4.8% 2.5% Record Year 2013 (1,602) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 497 558 547 New companies in 2012 420 536 573 % change 18.3% 4.1% -4.5% Record Year 2013 (497) 2013 (558) 2012 (573) January February March New companies in 2013 497 558 547 New companies in 2012 420 536 573 % change 18.3% 4.1% -4.5% Record Year 2013 (497) 2013 (558) 2012 (573)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 773 companies were dissolved in Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 1.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 773 77,914 2012 788 67,576 % change -1.9% 15.3% Record Year 2012 (788) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 773 companies were dissolved in Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 1.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 773 77,914 2012 788 67,576 % change -1.9% 15.3% Record Year 2012 (788) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous March.
March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous March.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 255 221 297 Closed companies in 2012 271 261 256 % change -5.9% -15.3% 16% Record Year 2012 (271) 2009 (271) 2013 (297) January February March Closed companies in 2013 255 221 297 Closed companies in 2012 271 261 256 % change -5.9% -15.3% 16% Record Year 2012 (271) 2009 (271) 2013 (297)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 829 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 829 56,888 2012 741 63,915 Record Year 2013 (829) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Midlothian during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 829 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian UK 2013 829 56,888 2012 741 63,915 Record Year 2013 (829) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Midlothian when compared to any previous January.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2013 242 337 250 Net growth in 2012 149 275 317 Record Year 2013 (242) 2013 (337) 2012 (317) January February March Net growth in 2013 242 337 250 Net growth in 2012 149 275 317 Record Year 2013 (242) 2013 (337) 2012 (317)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, Midlothian formed 1.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, Midlothian formed 1.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Midlothian 2013 1.2% 2012 1.2% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.3% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% % change 6.1% 3.3% -1.3% Record Year 2001 (1.3%) 1993 (1.7%) 1993 (1.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.3% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.1% 1.2% 1.2% % change 6.1% 3.3% -1.3% Record Year 2001 (1.3%) 1993 (1.7%) 1993 (1.5%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The record first quarter for female directors in Midlothian was in 2013 when 26.8% of all directors were female.
26.8% of all director appointments in Midlothian in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Midlothian was in 2013 when 26.8% of all directors were female.
26.8% of all director appointments in Midlothian in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2012-Mar 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 15.39% CONSULTING 5.18% L.P. 10.38% MANAGEMENT 4.79% MANAGEMENT 2.21% CONSULTANCY 3.31% EDINBURGH 2.08% PROPERTY 2.44% CONSULTING 2.00% TRADING 2.05% CAPITAL 1.87% DESIGN 1.80% INVESTMENTS 1.69% ENGINEERING 1.78% CORPORATION 1.62% BUSINESS 1.78% TRADING 1.50% ASSOCIATES 1.75% (SCOTLAND) 1.25% LONDON 1.73% TRADE 1.23% CONSULTANTS 1.70% CONSULTANCY 1.20% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% PARTNERSHIP 1.01% MEDIA 1.63% BUSINESS 0.98% GLOBAL 1.58% SCOTLAND 0.95% J 1.56% GP 0.91% CARE 1.46% GLOBAL 0.89% IT 1.42% PROPERTY 0.89% INVESTMENTS 1.42% ALLIANCE 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.36% TECHNOLOGY 0.82% M 1.26% ENERGY 0.73% BUILDING 1.21% PARTNERS 0.70% ENTERPRISES 1.19% IMPEX 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.18% IT 0.64% TRAINING 1.17% SALES 0.64% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage LP 15.40% CONSULTING 5.19% L.P. 10.38% MANAGEMENT 4.79% MANAGEMENT 2.21% CONSULTANCY 3.32% EDINBURGH 2.08% PROPERTY 2.45% CONSULTING 2.01% TRADING 2.05% CAPITAL 1.89% DESIGN 1.80% INVESTMENTS 1.68% ENGINEERING 1.78% CORPORATION 1.62% BUSINESS 1.78% TRADING 1.50% ASSOCIATES 1.75% TRADE 1.25% LONDON 1.73% (SCOTLAND) 1.23% CONSULTANTS 1.70% CONSULTANCY 1.20% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% PARTNERSHIP 1.01% MEDIA 1.63% BUSINESS 0.98% GLOBAL 1.58% SCOTLAND 0.95% J 1.56% PROPERTY 0.91% CARE 1.47% GLOBAL 0.91% IT 1.42% GP 0.89% INVESTMENTS 1.41% TECHNOLOGY 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.36% ALLIANCE 0.82% M 1.26% ENERGY 0.73% BUILDING 1.21% PARTNERS 0.71% ENTERPRISES 1.19% IMPEX 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.18% SALES 0.64% TRAINING 1.18% IT 0.64% SECURITY 1.15%
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 4,356 232,560 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 491 55,469 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 365 33,439 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 327 25,414 99999 - Dormant Company 271 44,156 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 228 16,712 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 167 5,822 74990 - Non-trading company 156 14,226 56101 - Licensed restaurants 146 7,177 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 137 24,207 62090 - Other information technology service activities 117 12,879 62012 - Business and domestic software development 107 8,275 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 83 7,760 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 81 5,174 41100 - Development of building projects 73 8,901 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 67 4,951 86900 - Other human health activities 66 8,698 7487 - Other business activities 62 7,504 35110 - Production of electricity 55 1,887 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 54 6,740 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,350 232,252 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 491 55,321 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 364 33,533 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 328 25,461 99999 - Dormant Company 275 44,046 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 229 16,693 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 167 5,825 74990 - Non-trading company 157 14,180 56101 - Licensed restaurants 147 7,186 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 136 24,177 62090 - Other information technology service activities 117 12,890 62012 - Business and domestic software development 107 8,286 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 82 7,798 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 81 5,170 41100 - Development of building projects 73 8,933 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 67 4,957 86900 - Other human health activities 66 8,710 7487 - Other business activities 62 7,497 35110 - Production of electricity 55 1,897 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 53 3,331
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE SC444211 GARM FARM LTD 05 Mar 2013 SC444507 RUSCOT PROJECT MANAGEMENT LTD 07 Mar 2013 SC444739 SAW DX LIMITED 11 Mar 2013 SC444790 GKM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LTD. 11 Mar 2013 SC445347 DE'ATHE FINANCIAL LIMITED 18 Mar 2013 SO304336 SOLMEX LLP 19 Mar 2013 SC445994 SWAP AND RE-USE HUB CO-OPERATIVE (EDINBURGH) LIMITED 25 Mar 2013 SC445996 SONOSOFT LTD 25 Mar 2013 SC444227 EDISTON HEMEL LIMITED 05 Mar 2013 SC444368 EDINBURGH 2014 LIMITED 06 Mar 2013 SC445189 SCOTIA INSPECTION LIMITED 15 Mar 2013 SC445554 UNIKLASERS LTD. 20 Mar 2013 SC445619 NEW TOWN CAFES LIMITED 20 Mar 2013 SL012684 KENT DS LP 22 Mar 2013 SC445783 TECHNIKA FM & CONSTRUCTION UK LTD 22 Mar 2013 SC444004 UNITED EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED 01 Mar 2013 SC444113 VELDHUIZEN (PROSTHODONTICS) LIMITED 04 Mar 2013 SC444114 HAUT GP LIMITED 04 Mar 2013 SC444184 HOPKINS CONSULTANCY LIMITED 05 Mar 2013 SC444356 PTO POWER LIMITED 06 Mar 2013 SC444483 HEALTHY LIFE CENTRE LTD 07 Mar 2013 SC444525 ABERGELDIE SERVICES LIMITED 07 Mar 2013 SC444808 CAPRICORN SENEGAL LIMITED 11 Mar 2013 SL012593 AMADEUS JI GENERAL PARTNER LP 12 Mar 2013 SC444988 VIMP LTD 13 Mar 2013
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