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2013 Annual Business Confidence Report

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Headlines

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous October.
  • October 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any month in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Tonbridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Tonbridge when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Tonbridge when compared to any previous November.

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. Annual Data (2013)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 576 companies were formed in Tonbridge in 2013. This total is 20.8% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearTonbridgeUK
    2013576529,363
    2012477491,893
    2011490452,870
    2010436400,358
    2009393362,675
    Record Year2013 (576)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 278 companies were formed in Tonbridge. This figure is 26.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Tonbridge occurred in 2013 when a total of 278 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)TonbridgeUK
    2013278259,931
    2012220238,743
    % change26.4%8.9%
    Record Year2013 (278)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 134 companies were registered in Tonbridge during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 41.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)TonbridgeUK
    2013134127,247
    201295119,875
    % change41.1%6.1%
    Record Year 2013 (134) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous November.

    October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any previous October.

    October 2013 was a record month for company registrations in Tonbridge when compared to any month in history.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013594728
    New companies in 2012303530
    % change96.7%34.3%-6.7%
    Record Year2013 (59)2013 (47)2011 (41)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 351 companies were dissolved in Tonbridge in 2013. This total is 26.3% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearTonbridgeUK
    2013351332,213
    2012278293,729
    2011300314,524
    2010349342,233
    2009368533,789
    Record Year2009 (368)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Tonbridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 174 companies were dissolved in Tonbridge. This figure is 27.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Tonbridge occurred in 2013 when a total of 174 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)TonbridgeUK
    2013174177,021
    2012137145,935
    % change27.0%21.3%
    Record Year2013 (174)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 90 companies were dissolved in Tonbridge during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 47.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)TonbridgeUK
    20139090,851
    20126170,027
    % change47.5%29.7%
    Record Year 2013 (90) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Tonbridge when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013322434
    Closed companies in 2012271618
    % change18.5%50.0%89%
    Record Year2004 (35)2005 (37)2013 (34)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 225 companies were added to the company register for Tonbridge in 2013. This number represents growth of 39.1% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 26 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2013 when the Tonbridge company register grew by 225 companies.

    YearTonbridgeUK
    2013225197,150
    2012199198,164
    2011190138,346
    20108758,125
    200925-171,114
    Record Year2013 (225)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Tonbridge increased by 104 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)TonbridgeUK
    201310482,910
    20128392,808
    Record Year1994 (129)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Tonbridge during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 44 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)TonbridgeUK
    20134436,396
    20123449,848
    Record Year 2013 (44) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Tonbridge when compared to any previous November.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20132723-6
    Net growth in 201231912
    Record Year1994 (30)2013 (23)1994 (31)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Tonbridge formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Tonbridge was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearTonbridge
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1994 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Tonbridge formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Tonbridge
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1994 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Tonbridge formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Tonbridge
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1994 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change82.8%32.0%-15.1%
    Record Year1994 (0.2%)1990 (0.2%)1994 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 45.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 46.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 46.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Tonbridge was 1973 when 50.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Tonbridge in 2013 was 26.8%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Tonbridge was 2007 when 40.8% of all directors were female.

    26.6% of all director appointments in Tonbridge in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Tonbridge was in 2007 when 43.1% of all directors were female.

    28.0% of all director appointments in Tonbridge in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2012-Dec 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.71%CONSULTING5.22%
    TRADING1.21%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    CONSTRUCTION1.01%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    KENT0.90%PROPERTY2.59%
    LONDON0.90%TRADING2.08%
    CONSULTANCY0.90%ENGINEERING1.87%
    MANAGEMENT0.80%LONDON1.86%
    ASSOCIATES0.70%DESIGN1.76%
    SYSTEMS0.70%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    PROPERTY0.70%CARE1.73%
    DESIGN0.70%BUSINESS1.71%
    GROUP0.60%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    PRODUCTIONS0.60%GLOBAL1.58%
    FINANCIAL0.50%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    PROPERTIES0.50%PROPERTIES1.54%
    CONSULTANTS0.50%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    BLUE0.50%J1.51%
    BUILDING0.50%MEDIA1.50%
    ENTERPRISES0.50%IT1.35%
    IT0.40%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    INVESTMENTS0.40%M1.23%
    MARKETING0.40%BUILDING1.21%
    HOUSE0.40%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    J0.40%CAPITAL1.19%
    LARCHFIELD0.40%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied226266,814
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management6136,164
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified5055,342
    99999 - Dormant Company4846,762
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities3427,183
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified2326,001
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1918,034
    86900 - Other human health activities149,543
    41100 - Development of building projects149,485
    56302 - Public houses and bars135,503
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing125,405
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities127,075
    74990 - Non-trading company1214,223
    62012 - Business and domestic software development119,360
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings116,191
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate118,733
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1112,511
    43210 - Electrical installation95,730
    81300 - Landscape service activities91,803
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis85,236

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08771395 REFLEX MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LIMITED 12 Nov 2013
    08775819 THE BREW EAGLE HOUSE LIMITED 14 Nov 2013
    08783496 OCEANSEA SERVICES LTD 20 Nov 2013
    08788502 SHADES-DIRECT.CO.UK LTD 25 Nov 2013
    08792355 POSITIVE SELF LTD 27 Nov 2013
    08760042 TR & M LIMITED 04 Nov 2013
    08759160 KEMPSTON LOCKYER LIMITED 04 Nov 2013
    08762581 CUPITOR LIMITED 05 Nov 2013
    08765060 BLOOMBOX FLOWERS LIMITED 07 Nov 2013
    08785780 BLUE LOGIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED 21 Nov 2013
    08787879 FLOORS & DOORS SPECIALIST CARPENTRY LTD 25 Nov 2013
    08757587 JACKSONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED 01 Nov 2013
    08764600 ANTEV LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08767211 SOPHYSICAL LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08767224 BANG IN TROUBLE LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08768729 AN ENGLISHROSE LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08769531 WALLGUARD SYSTEMS LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08769872 PAGE 1 CONTENT LTD 11 Nov 2013
    08770248 LITTLE KINGDOMS DESIGN LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08776854 A & G CONTROL SOLUTIONS LIMITED 15 Nov 2013
    OC389235 INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP LLP 15 Nov 2013
    08778018 DESIGN 999 LTD 15 Nov 2013
    08782765 HLDP LTD 20 Nov 2013
    08784244 PANTHER CATERERS LIMITED 20 Nov 2013
    08790404 WOMBAT WRAPPING LIMITED 26 Nov 2013

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