Staffordshire
Q3 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q3.
- Q3 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q3.
- Q3 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous September.
- September 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any month in history.
- August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous August.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous September.
- September 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any month in history.
- August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous August.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q3.
Q3 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q3.
Q3 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,307 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 15.5% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,307 143,414 2013 1,132 132,684 % change 15.5% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (1,307) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,307 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 15.5% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,307 143,414 2013 1,132 132,684 % change 15.5% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (1,307) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous September.
September 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any month in history.
August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous August.
July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous September.
September 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any month in history.
August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous August.
July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
July August September New companies in 2014 454 368 485 New companies in 2013 378 362 392 % change 20.1% 1.7% 23.7% Record Year 2014 (454) 2014 (368) 2014 (485) July August September New companies in 2014 454 368 485 New companies in 2013 378 362 392 % change 20.1% 1.7% 23.7% Record Year 2014 (454) 2014 (368) 2014 (485)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
A total of 1,019 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,019 101,670 2013 915 86,170 % change 11.4% 18.0% Record Year 2014 (1,019) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,019 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 11.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 1,019 101,670 2013 915 86,170 % change 11.4% 18.0% Record Year 2014 (1,019) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Staffordshire when compared to any previous July.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
July August September Closed companies in 2014 397 304 318 Closed companies in 2013 232 234 449 % change 71.1% 29.9% -29% Record Year 2014 (397) 2008 (443) 2009 (456) July August September Closed companies in 2014 397 304 318 Closed companies in 2013 232 234 449 % change 71.1% 29.9% -29% Record Year 2014 (397) 2008 (443) 2009 (456)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Net company growth for Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 288 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 288 41,744 2013 217 46,514 Record Year 2011 (445) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Staffordshire during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 288 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire UK 2014 288 41,744 2013 217 46,514 Record Year 2011 (445) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
July August September Net growth in 2014 57 64 167 Net growth in 2013 146 128 -57 Record Year 2003 (287) 2003 (202) 2002 (254) July August September Net growth in 2014 57 64 167 Net growth in 2013 146 128 -57 Record Year 2003 (287) 2003 (202) 2002 (254)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
In the third quarter of 2014, Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.9% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the third quarter of 2014, Staffordshire formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Staffordshire 2014 0.9% 2013 0.9% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.8% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% % change 9.1% -3.1% 13.5% Record Year 2002 (1.2%) 2002 (1.2%) 2002 (1.1%) July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.8% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% % change 9.1% -3.1% 13.5% Record Year 2002 (1.2%) 2002 (1.2%) 2002 (1.1%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 44.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The record third quarter for female directors in Staffordshire was in 2006 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
28.0% of all director appointments in Staffordshire in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record third quarter for female directors in Staffordshire was in 2006 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
28.0% of all director appointments in Staffordshire in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Sep 2013-Sep 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.68% CONSULTING 5.17% CONSULTANCY 1.49% MANAGEMENT 4.63% ENGINEERING 1.34% CONSULTANCY 3.55% CONSULTING 1.18% PROPERTY 2.62% J 1.04% ENGINEERING 2.07% S 1.01% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% PROPERTY 0.96% TRADING 2.00% CARE 0.96% LONDON 1.95% M 0.92% CARE 1.94% CONSTRUCTION 0.91% TRANSPORT 1.76% ELECTRICAL 0.89% DESIGN 1.70% PROPERTIES 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.70% TRANSPORT 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRAINING 0.74% BUSINESS 1.62% P 0.72% J 1.53% DESIGN 0.70% ELECTRICAL 1.53% BUSINESS 0.70% GLOBAL 1.51% R 0.68% INVESTMENTS 1.50% CONSULTANTS 0.63% ASSOCIATES 1.48% C 0.60% MEDIA 1.38% ASSOCIATES 0.60% CO., 1.36% D 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% HOLDINGS 0.60% BUILDING 1.30% LOGISTICS 0.58% IT 1.30% ROAD 0.56% M 1.23% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.68% CONSULTING 5.18% CONSULTANCY 1.49% MANAGEMENT 4.63% ENGINEERING 1.33% CONSULTANCY 3.54% CONSULTING 1.20% PROPERTY 2.63% J 1.01% ENGINEERING 2.08% S 1.01% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% CARE 0.96% TRADING 2.01% PROPERTY 0.92% LONDON 1.95% CONSTRUCTION 0.91% CARE 1.94% M 0.91% TRANSPORT 1.76% ELECTRICAL 0.89% DESIGN 1.70% PROPERTIES 0.87% CONSULTANTS 1.69% TRANSPORT 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.63% BUSINESS 0.75% BUSINESS 1.63% TRAINING 0.74% ELECTRICAL 1.53% P 0.72% J 1.53% DESIGN 0.70% GLOBAL 1.52% R 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.50% HOLDINGS 0.63% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CONSULTANTS 0.62% MEDIA 1.38% ASSOCIATES 0.62% CO., 1.36% D 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% C 0.58% BUILDING 1.30% LOGISTICS 0.58% IT 1.30% AM 0.56% M 1.23%
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 2,129 278,481 99999 - Dormant Company 489 48,286 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 355 40,717 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 274 57,264 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 261 2,630 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 206 28,224 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 163 29,313 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 154 18,890 49410 - Freight transport by road 144 9,960 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 112 9,914 86900 - Other human health activities 104 11,807 41100 - Development of building projects 95 10,604 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 95 8,501 62090 - Other information technology service activities 92 12,795 56302 - Public houses and bars 89 6,056 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 88 10,361 43210 - Electrical installation 81 5,922 74990 - Non-trading company 79 14,006 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 79 6,630 56101 - Licensed restaurants 72 8,546 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,985 263,052 99999 - Dormant Company 495 48,811 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 357 41,421 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 282 58,078 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 261 2,658 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 209 28,864 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 164 29,780 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 158 19,117 49410 - Freight transport by road 147 10,336 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 118 10,125 86900 - Other human health activities 104 12,105 41100 - Development of building projects 98 10,983 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 96 8,701 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 93 10,684 56302 - Public houses and bars 93 6,211 62090 - Other information technology service activities 92 12,999 43210 - Electrical installation 83 6,050 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 82 6,781 74990 - Non-trading company 79 14,053 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 73 6,458
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09197769 FEANDER & SONS LIMITED 01 Sep 2014 09202586 A&P TRANSPORT LTD 03 Sep 2014 09222050 DUCK & FERRET LIMITED 17 Sep 2014 09231821 MB DIRECT LTD 23 Sep 2014 09234190 PACKINGTON POULTRY LIMITED 24 Sep 2014 09240195 OLIVIAN LIMITED 29 Sep 2014 09202206 REDBUD BUSINESS LTD 03 Sep 2014 09205912 ACORN CLUBS LTD 05 Sep 2014 09211776 VELRAN LIMITED 10 Sep 2014 09213569 BSNB TRANSPORT LTD 11 Sep 2014 09233608 JERKY HOUSE LTD 24 Sep 2014 09235412 PUNCH TAVERNS INTERMEDIATE HOLDCO (B) LIMITED 25 Sep 2014 09236906 VADER HOLDINGS LIMITED 26 Sep 2014 09211054 PROSERVE SURVEY LIMITED 10 Sep 2014 09197185 DRACKAR COMPANY LIMITED 01 Sep 2014 09207573 HARSHA BROUCHERS LTD 08 Sep 2014 09208649 C. MCGRAW COMPANY LTD 08 Sep 2014 09212737 HAMIDA DF LTD 10 Sep 2014 09226337 TMG FUELS LIMITED 19 Sep 2014 09240867 PL RAIL LIMITED 30 Sep 2014 09216043 TAYLORED HOME ACCESSORIES LIMITED 12 Sep 2014 09230787 TRENT VIEW GROVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 23 Sep 2014 09198863 EMI RESOURCING LTD. 02 Sep 2014 09205592 POSITIVE CONNECTION ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED 05 Sep 2014 09217959 LIGHTWOOD TRADING LTD 15 Sep 2014
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