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2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any quarter in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any quarter in history.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2014 was a record month for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any month in history.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2014 was a record month for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any month in history.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,272 companies were formed in South Yorkshire. This figure is 20.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 4,272 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20144,272300,731
    20133,534269,432
    % change20.9%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (4,272)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,272 companies were formed in South Yorkshire. This figure is 20.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 4,272 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20144,272300,731
    20133,534269,432
    % change20.9%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (4,272)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any quarter in history.

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 2,274 companies were registered in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 31.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)South YorkshireUK
    20142,274150,009
    20131,732134,630
    % change31.3%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (2,274) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 2,274 companies were registered in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 31.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)South YorkshireUK
    20142,274150,009
    20131,732134,630
    % change31.3%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (2,274) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.

    May 2014 was a record month for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any month in history.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.

    May 2014 was a record month for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any month in history.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014751853670
    New companies in 2013645581506
    % change16.4%46.8%32.4%
    Record Year2014 (751)2014 (853)2014 (670)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014751853670
    New companies in 2013645581506
    % change16.4%46.8%32.4%
    Record Year2014 (751)2014 (853)2014 (670)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,603 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire. This figure is 19.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,397 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20142,603177,207
    20132,187155,192
    % change19.0%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (3,397)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,603 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire. This figure is 19.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,397 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20142,603177,207
    20132,187155,192
    % change19.0%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (3,397)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 1,486 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 26.8% 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)South YorkshireUK
    20141,48694,837
    20131,17277,278
    % change26.8%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (2,214) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,486 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 26.8% 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)South YorkshireUK
    20141,48694,837
    20131,17277,278
    % change26.8%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (2,214) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014350682454
    Closed companies in 2013382354436
    % change-8.4%92.7%4%
    Record Year2009 (650)2009 (916)2009 (648)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014350682454
    Closed companies in 2013382354436
    % change-8.4%92.7%4%
    Record Year2009 (650)2009 (916)2009 (648)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for South Yorkshire increased by 1,669 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20141,669123,524
    20131,347114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,930)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for South Yorkshire increased by 1,669 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South YorkshireUK
    20141,669123,524
    20131,347114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,930)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 788 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)South YorkshireUK
    201478855,172
    201356057,352
    Record Year 2008 (829) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 788 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)South YorkshireUK
    201478855,172
    201356057,352
    Record Year 2008 (829) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2014401171216
    Net growth in 201326322770
    Record Year2014 (401)2003 (311)2008 (421)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2014401171216
    Net growth in 201326322770
    Record Year2014 (401)2003 (311)2008 (421)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 South Yorkshire formed 1.4% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 1.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South Yorkshire
    20141.4%
    20131.3%
    20121.3%
    20111.5%
    20101.4%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 South Yorkshire formed 1.4% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 1.3%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)South Yorkshire
    20141.4%
    20131.3%
    20121.3%
    20111.5%
    20101.4%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, South Yorkshire formed 1.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)South Yorkshire
    20141.5%
    20131.3%
    20121.3%
    20111.5%
    20101.4%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, South Yorkshire formed 1.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)South Yorkshire
    20141.5%
    20131.3%
    20121.3%
    20111.5%
    20101.4%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.4%1.8%1.4%
    UK formation share in 20131.3%1.3%1.2%
    % change5.0%35.5%14.7%
    Record Year2009 (1.7%)2014 (1.8%)2008 (1.6%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.4%1.8%1.4%
    UK formation share in 20131.3%1.3%1.2%
    % change5.0%35.5%14.7%
    Record Year2009 (1.7%)2014 (1.8%)2008 (1.6%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.7% 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 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% 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 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in South Yorkshire was 2007 when 29.7% of all directors were female.

    26.2% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire was 2007 when 29.7% of all directors were female.

    26.2% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in South Yorkshire was in 2006 when 29.5% of all directors were female.

    26.9% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire was in 2006 when 29.5% of all directors were female.

    26.9% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONTRACTOR3.20%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.46%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING1.20%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    PROPERTY1.19%PROPERTY2.66%
    CONSULTANCY1.09%TRADING2.03%
    ELECTRICAL0.93%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CONSTRUCTION0.84%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.78%LONDON1.93%
    CARE0.78%CARE1.85%
    DESIGN0.77%DESIGN1.75%
    J0.74%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.65%BUSINESS1.69%
    TRAINING0.65%PROPERTIES1.63%
    YORKSHIRE0.63%TRANSPORT1.58%
    R0.62%GLOBAL1.55%
    M0.62%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    TRADING0.61%J1.51%
    BUSINESS0.60%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    ENTERPRISES0.59%MEDIA1.44%
    HEALTH0.59%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    S0.59%IT1.33%
    D0.56%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    ASSOCIATES0.56%BUILDING1.26%
    CO0.54%M1.24%
    ENERGY0.54%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONTRACTOR3.21%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.50%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING1.21%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    PROPERTY1.20%PROPERTY2.66%
    CONSULTANCY1.07%TRADING2.03%
    ELECTRICAL0.93%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%LONDON1.93%
    CARE0.78%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    DESIGN0.78%CARE1.85%
    ENGINEERING0.77%DESIGN1.75%
    J0.76%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    YORKSHIRE0.65%BUSINESS1.69%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.65%PROPERTIES1.63%
    TRAINING0.65%TRANSPORT1.58%
    TRADING0.62%GLOBAL1.55%
    M0.62%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    R0.62%J1.50%
    BUSINESS0.61%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    S0.59%MEDIA1.44%
    HEALTH0.58%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    ENTERPRISES0.57%IT1.33%
    ASSOCIATES0.57%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    D0.55%BUILDING1.26%
    HOUSE0.54%M1.23%
    PROPERTIES0.53%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied3,341261,557
    99999 - Dormant Company64248,436
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified47657,421
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management35640,250
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified28428,352
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities22529,029
    56302 - Public houses and bars1796,099
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17619,058
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate16710,133
    86900 - Other human health activities16711,292
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands1577,840
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1538,533
    62090 - Other information technology service activities15013,024
    49410 - Freight transport by road1499,265
    41100 - Development of building projects13210,527
    74990 - Non-trading company13014,351
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1299,900
    43210 - Electrical installation1216,050
    70100 - Activities of head offices1144,152
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation1125,075
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied3,315259,495
    99999 - Dormant Company63048,126
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified47757,459
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management35340,375
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified28428,340
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities22629,145
    56302 - Public houses and bars1816,119
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17619,026
    86900 - Other human health activities16911,353
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate16910,262
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands1597,892
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1588,555
    49410 - Freight transport by road1519,318
    62090 - Other information technology service activities14813,042
    41100 - Development of building projects12910,664
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1299,940
    74990 - Non-trading company12914,184
    43210 - Electrical installation1206,091
    70100 - Activities of head offices1154,155
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation1125,099

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09068394 MRKHANS LTD 03 Jun 2014
    09091473 PIZZA MEZZE LIMITED 18 Jun 2014
    09092813 NOVUSCASUAL LIMITED 19 Jun 2014
    09099951 STRATEGIC PARTNERS LOWERY LIMITED 24 Jun 2014
    09099979 STRATEGIC PARTNERS MCPOLIN LIMITED 24 Jun 2014
    09102391 RUWACH RETAIL & PETROLEUM SERVICES LIMITED 25 Jun 2014
    09080971 FSTOCIA & CO LIMITED 11 Jun 2014
    09068291 WOMACK RAIL LTD 03 Jun 2014
    09102782 D & JSH PROPERTY LTD 25 Jun 2014
    09074335 ASK RESTAURANT DONCASTER LTD 06 Jun 2014
    09076221 REAL POWER (UK) LIMITED 09 Jun 2014
    09078658 IDREESI381 LIMITED 10 Jun 2014
    09080381 CBLAGEANU & CO LIMITED 10 Jun 2014
    09082285 MCCUCU LTD 11 Jun 2014
    09083108 DMIRON LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    09086286 VIC VATRA & CO LIMITED 16 Jun 2014
    09086654 ANDRIE-VATRA & CO LIMITED 16 Jun 2014
    09089428 HEUREUX SOFTWARE LAB LIMITED 17 Jun 2014
    09094445 DONCASTER NEW DIRECTIONS LIMITED 19 Jun 2014
    09102106 MORGAN-LISTER CONSULTANCY LTD 25 Jun 2014
    09105157 SOURCING 4 SOLUTIONS UK LTD 27 Jun 2014
    09094567 BENTLEY TOGETHER LIMITED 19 Jun 2014
    09106947 CENTRAL V33 LIMITED 30 Jun 2014
    09067274 R.E.D DISTRIBUTION LIMITED 03 Jun 2014
    09073924 FRIZELLE FREIGHT LTD 06 Jun 2014

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