Shropshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Shropshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Shropshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Shropshire when compared to any previous February.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 658 companies were registered in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.3% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 658 150,722 2013 591 134,802 % change 11.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (658) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 658 companies were registered in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.3% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 658 150,722 2013 591 134,802 % change 11.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (658) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 658 companies were registered in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.3% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 658 150,722 2013 591 134,802 % change 11.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (658) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any month in history.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 186 207 265 New companies in 2013 188 213 190 % change -1.1% -2.8% 39.5% Record Year 2013 (188) 2013 (213) 2014 (265) January February March New companies in 2014 186 207 265 New companies in 2013 188 213 190 % change -1.1% -2.8% 39.5% Record Year 2013 (188) 2013 (213) 2014 (265) January February March New companies in 2014 186 207 265 New companies in 2013 188 213 190 % change -1.1% -2.8% 39.5% Record Year 2013 (188) 2013 (213) 2014 (265)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 361 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 68.7% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 361 82,370 2013 214 77,914 % change 68.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (368) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 361 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 68.7% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 361 82,370 2013 214 77,914 % change 68.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (368) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 361 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 68.7% 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) Shropshire UK 2014 361 82,370 2013 214 77,914 % change 68.7% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (368) 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 Shropshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Shropshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Shropshire 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 120 115 126 Closed companies in 2013 95 57 62 % change 26.3% 101.8% 103% Record Year 2011 (153) 2014 (115) 2009 (225) January February March Closed companies in 2014 120 115 126 Closed companies in 2013 95 57 62 % change 26.3% 101.8% 103% Record Year 2011 (153) 2014 (115) 2009 (225) January February March Closed companies in 2014 120 115 126 Closed companies in 2013 95 57 62 % change 26.3% 101.8% 103% Record Year 2011 (153) 2014 (115) 2009 (225)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 297 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 297 68,352 2013 377 56,888 Record Year 2013 (377) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 297 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 297 68,352 2013 377 56,888 Record Year 2013 (377) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Shropshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 297 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 297 68,352 2013 377 56,888 Record Year 2013 (377) 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 66 92 139 Net growth in 2013 93 156 128 Record Year 2003 (108) 2013 (156) 2003 (205) January February March Net growth in 2014 66 92 139 Net growth in 2013 93 156 128 Record Year 2003 (108) 2013 (156) 2003 (205) January February March Net growth in 2014 66 92 139 Net growth in 2013 93 156 128 Record Year 2003 (108) 2013 (156) 2003 (205)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) 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 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% % change -7.4% -10.3% 16.4% Record Year 1991 (0.7%) 1999 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% % change -7.4% -10.3% 16.4% Record Year 1991 (0.7%) 1999 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% % change -7.4% -10.3% 16.4% Record Year 1991 (0.7%) 1999 (0.6%) 2003 (0.7%)
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 46.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% 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 46.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% 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 46.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% 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 Shropshire was in 2005 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
30.3% of all director appointments in Shropshire 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 Shropshire was in 2005 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
30.3% of all director appointments in Shropshire 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 Shropshire was in 2005 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
30.3% of all director appointments in Shropshire 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 1.59% CONSULTING 5.22% CONSULTANCY 1.40% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTING 1.31% CONSULTANCY 3.49% SHROPSHIRE 1.21% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 0.96% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTIES 0.89% LONDON 1.88% J 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.86% CONSULTANTS 0.73% CARE 1.79% CARE 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% M 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% TRAINING 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENGINEERING 0.57% BUSINESS 1.71% BUSINESS 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.60% IT 0.54% INVESTMENTS 1.60% TRADING 0.54% GLOBAL 1.58% D 0.54% J 1.48% (SHROPSHIRE) 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% FARM 0.54% MEDIA 1.48% S 0.51% IT 1.33% CONSTRUCTION 0.48% TRANSPORT 1.30% HOUSE 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% DEVELOPMENTS 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% SAFETY 0.48% M 1.21% SHREWSBURY 0.48% CAPITAL 1.20% SPORTS 0.45% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.62% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTANCY 1.37% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTING 1.31% CONSULTANCY 3.49% SHROPSHIRE 1.18% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 0.96% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTIES 0.89% LONDON 1.90% CONSULTANTS 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.87% J 0.76% CARE 1.80% CARE 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% M 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% TRAINING 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENGINEERING 0.57% BUSINESS 1.71% BUSINESS 0.54% PROPERTIES 1.60% IT 0.54% INVESTMENTS 1.60% (SHROPSHIRE) 0.54% GLOBAL 1.59% FARM 0.54% MEDIA 1.49% D 0.54% J 1.49% S 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.51% IT 1.34% TRADING 0.51% TRANSPORT 1.30% SAFETY 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% DEVELOPMENTS 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% SHREWSBURY 0.48% CAPITAL 1.21% HOUSE 0.48% M 1.21% MEDIA 0.45% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.63% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTANCY 1.37% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTING 1.31% CONSULTANCY 3.49% SHROPSHIRE 1.18% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 0.96% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTIES 0.89% LONDON 1.90% J 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTANTS 0.77% CARE 1.80% CARE 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% TRAINING 0.61% DESIGN 1.75% M 0.61% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENGINEERING 0.54% BUSINESS 1.71% FARM 0.54% PROPERTIES 1.60% IT 0.54% INVESTMENTS 1.59% D 0.54% GLOBAL 1.59% BUSINESS 0.54% MEDIA 1.49% (SHROPSHIRE) 0.54% J 1.48% S 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% TRADING 0.51% IT 1.34% CONSTRUCTION 0.48% TRANSPORT 1.30% SHREWSBURY 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% HOUSE 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% SAFETY 0.48% CAPITAL 1.21% MEDIA 0.48% M 1.20% DEVELOPMENTS 0.48% 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 902 280,210 99999 - Dormant Company 223 47,084 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 179 37,882 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 141 27,750 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 135 56,411 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 86 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 78 18,491 74990 - Non-trading company 68 14,135 41100 - Development of building projects 62 9,855 56302 - Public houses and bars 58 5,732 62090 - Other information technology service activities 54 12,813 86900 - Other human health activities 53 10,273 69102 - Solicitors 46 2,555 49410 - Freight transport by road 45 8,014 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 45 9,284 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 44 6,559 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 42 5,988 62012 - Business and domestic software development 41 9,509 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 40 7,313 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 39 9,358 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 804 254,725 99999 - Dormant Company 230 48,100 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 182 39,157 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 144 28,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 136 57,654 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 90 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 80 19,018 74990 - Non-trading company 68 14,336 41100 - Development of building projects 64 10,295 56302 - Public houses and bars 62 6,008 62090 - Other information technology service activities 54 13,149 86900 - Other human health activities 53 10,681 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 48 9,713 49410 - Freight transport by road 47 8,584 69102 - Solicitors 47 2,610 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 45 7,495 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 45 6,890 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 43 5,360 62012 - Business and domestic software development 41 9,818 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 41 6,203 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 803 254,441 99999 - Dormant Company 228 47,692 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 181 39,242 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 142 28,770 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 137 57,543 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 90 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 81 18,956 74990 - Non-trading company 68 14,142 41100 - Development of building projects 67 10,399 56302 - Public houses and bars 62 6,009 62090 - Other information technology service activities 54 13,145 86900 - Other human health activities 53 10,715 49410 - Freight transport by road 48 8,608 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 48 9,832 69102 - Solicitors 47 2,605 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 47 6,917 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 46 7,527 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 42 5,385 62012 - Business and domestic software development 41 9,838 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 41 6,198
Recent Companies
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