Staffordshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,597 companies were formed in Staffordshire. This figure is 14.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,597 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 2,597 300,731 2013 2,267 269,432 % change 14.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,597) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,597 companies were formed in Staffordshire. This figure is 14.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,597 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 2,597 300,731 2013 2,267 269,432 % change 14.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,597) 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 Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,304 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 15.2% 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) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,304 150,009 2013 1,132 134,630 % change 15.2% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,304) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,304 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 15.2% 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) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,304 150,009 2013 1,132 134,630 % change 15.2% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,304) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 425 452 427 New companies in 2013 389 380 363 % change 9.3% 18.9% 17.6% Record Year 2014 (425) 2014 (452) 2014 (427) April May June New companies in 2014 425 452 427 New companies in 2013 389 380 363 % change 9.3% 18.9% 17.6% Record Year 2014 (425) 2014 (452) 2014 (427)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,638 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire. This figure is 51.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,862 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,638 177,207 2013 1,079 155,192 % change 51.8% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,862) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,638 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire. This figure is 51.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,862 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,638 177,207 2013 1,079 155,192 % change 51.8% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,862) 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 877 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 59.7% 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) Staffordshire UK 2014 877 94,837 2013 549 77,278 % change 59.7% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,137) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 877 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 59.7% 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) Staffordshire UK 2014 877 94,837 2013 549 77,278 % change 59.7% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,137) 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 228 366 283 Closed companies in 2013 188 168 193 % change 21.3% 117.9% 47% Record Year 2009 (308) 2009 (502) 2009 (327) April May June Closed companies in 2014 228 366 283 Closed companies in 2013 188 168 193 % change 21.3% 117.9% 47% Record Year 2009 (308) 2009 (502) 2009 (327)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Staffordshire increased by 959 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 959 123,524 2013 1,188 114,240 Record Year 2003 (1,454) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Staffordshire increased by 959 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2014 959 123,524 2013 1,188 114,240 Record Year 2003 (1,454) 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 Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 427 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 427 55,172 2013 583 57,352 Record Year 2013 (583) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 427 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 427 55,172 2013 583 57,352 Record Year 2013 (583) 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 197 86 144 Net growth in 2013 201 212 170 Record Year 2007 (244) 2003 (264) 2008 (228) April May June Net growth in 2014 197 86 144 Net growth in 2013 201 212 170 Record Year 2007 (244) 2003 (264) 2008 (228)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.1%) 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 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.8% 0.9% % change -1.5% 9.8% 1.9% Record Year 1990 (1.0%) 1992 (1.3%) 2002 (1.2%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.8% 0.9% % change -1.5% 9.8% 1.9% Record Year 1990 (1.0%) 1992 (1.3%) 2002 (1.2%)
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 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 Staffordshire was 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was in 2005 when 33.9% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was in 2005 when 33.9% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 1.62% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 1.50% MANAGEMENT 4.64% ENGINEERING 1.34% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTING 1.11% PROPERTY 2.66% M 1.02% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 0.99% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.97% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% S 0.88% LONDON 1.93% TRAINING 0.86% CARE 1.85% ELECTRICAL 0.86% DESIGN 1.75% PROPERTIES 0.85% CONSULTANTS 1.73% MEMBER 0.85% BUSINESS 1.69% AM 0.85% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSTRUCTION 0.81% TRANSPORT 1.58% BUSINESS 0.79% GLOBAL 1.55% CARE 0.79% INVESTMENTS 1.55% TRANSPORT 0.76% J 1.51% P 0.72% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.72% MEDIA 1.44% R 0.67% ELECTRICAL 1.40% CONSULTANTS 0.65% IT 1.33% D 0.65% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% BUILDING 0.60% BUILDING 1.26% HOLDINGS 0.60% M 1.24% ASSOCIATES 0.58% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.64% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 1.50% MANAGEMENT 4.64% ENGINEERING 1.34% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 1.13% PROPERTY 2.66% M 1.00% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 0.95% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.93% LONDON 1.93% S 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ELECTRICAL 0.86% CARE 1.85% TRAINING 0.86% DESIGN 1.75% PROPERTIES 0.85% CONSULTANTS 1.73% AM 0.85% BUSINESS 1.69% MEMBER 0.85% PROPERTIES 1.63% BUSINESS 0.83% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSTRUCTION 0.81% GLOBAL 1.55% CARE 0.79% INVESTMENTS 1.55% TRANSPORT 0.76% J 1.50% P 0.72% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.72% MEDIA 1.44% D 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% R 0.65% IT 1.33% CONSULTANTS 0.63% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% HOLDINGS 0.63% BUILDING 1.26% ASSOCIATES 0.60% M 1.23% BUILDING 0.58% 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 1,956 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 465 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 362 40,250 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 289 57,421 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 265 2,638 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 207 28,352 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 160 19,058 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 152 29,029 49410 - Freight transport by road 130 9,265 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 116 9,900 86900 - Other human health activities 99 11,292 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 94 8,533 62090 - Other information technology service activities 94 13,024 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 93 10,133 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 92 6,631 41100 - Development of building projects 91 10,527 43210 - Electrical installation 89 6,050 56302 - Public houses and bars 88 6,099 74990 - Non-trading company 78 14,351 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 77 5,075 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,937 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 466 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 362 40,375 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 292 57,459 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 265 2,629 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 206 28,340 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 160 19,026 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 152 29,145 49410 - Freight transport by road 130 9,318 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 116 9,940 86900 - Other human health activities 98 11,353 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 94 6,665 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 94 8,555 62090 - Other information technology service activities 94 13,042 41100 - Development of building projects 92 10,664 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 91 10,262 56302 - Public houses and bars 89 6,119 43210 - Electrical installation 88 6,091 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 78 5,099 74990 - Non-trading company 78 14,184
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