West Sussex
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,571 companies were registered in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 10.4% 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) West Sussex UK 2014 1,571 150,722 2013 1,423 134,802 % change 10.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (10,135) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,571 companies were registered in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 10.4% 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) West Sussex UK 2014 1,571 150,722 2013 1,423 134,802 % change 10.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (10,135) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,571 companies were registered in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 10.4% 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) West Sussex UK 2014 1,571 150,722 2013 1,423 134,802 % change 10.4% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (10,135) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 491 464 616 New companies in 2013 463 457 503 % change 6.0% 1.5% 22.5% Record Year 2007 (3,455) 2007 (6,086) 2006 (1,699) January February March New companies in 2014 491 464 616 New companies in 2013 463 457 503 % change 6.0% 1.5% 22.5% Record Year 2007 (3,455) 2007 (6,086) 2006 (1,699) January February March New companies in 2014 491 464 616 New companies in 2013 463 457 503 % change 6.0% 1.5% 22.5% Record Year 2007 (3,455) 2007 (6,086) 2006 (1,699)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 899 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well 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) West Sussex UK 2014 899 82,370 2013 907 77,914 % change -0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2008 (4,111) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 899 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well 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) West Sussex UK 2014 899 82,370 2013 907 77,914 % change -0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2008 (4,111) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 899 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well 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) West Sussex UK 2014 899 82,370 2013 907 77,914 % change -0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2008 (4,111) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 249 342 308 Closed companies in 2013 368 252 287 % change -32.3% 35.7% 7% Record Year 2008 (2,012) 2008 (2,083) 2009 (1,460) January February March Closed companies in 2014 249 342 308 Closed companies in 2013 368 252 287 % change -32.3% 35.7% 7% Record Year 2008 (2,012) 2008 (2,083) 2009 (1,460) January February March Closed companies in 2014 249 342 308 Closed companies in 2013 368 252 287 % change -32.3% 35.7% 7% Record Year 2008 (2,012) 2008 (2,083) 2009 (1,460)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 672 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 672 68,352 2013 516 56,888 Record Year 2007 (9,451) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 672 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 672 68,352 2013 516 56,888 Record Year 2007 (9,451) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Sussex during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 672 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 672 68,352 2013 516 56,888 Record Year 2007 (9,451) 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 242 122 308 Net growth in 2013 95 205 216 Record Year 2007 (3,245) 2007 (5,898) 2006 (1,536) January February March Net growth in 2014 242 122 308 Net growth in 2013 95 205 216 Record Year 2007 (3,245) 2007 (5,898) 2006 (1,536) January February March Net growth in 2014 242 122 308 Net growth in 2013 95 205 216 Record Year 2007 (3,245) 2007 (5,898) 2006 (1,536)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (6.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (6.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (6.1%) 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 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% % change -0.8% -6.3% 2.2% Record Year 2007 (8.4%) 2007 (10.4%) 2006 (3.9%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% % change -0.8% -6.3% 2.2% Record Year 2007 (8.4%) 2007 (10.4%) 2006 (3.9%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% % change -0.8% -6.3% 2.2% Record Year 2007 (8.4%) 2007 (10.4%) 2006 (3.9%)
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 45.5.
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 3.5% 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 45.5.
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 3.5% 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 45.5.
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 3.5% 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 West Sussex was in 2007 when 33.1% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 West Sussex was in 2007 when 33.1% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 West Sussex was in 2007 when 33.1% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 CONSULTING 2.38% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 1.57% MANAGEMENT 4.67% SUSSEX 1.48% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.05% PROPERTY 2.64% CONSULTANCY 0.99% TRADING 2.05% DESIGN 0.86% LONDON 1.88% CONSTRUCTION 0.80% ENGINEERING 1.86% BUSINESS 0.75% CARE 1.79% CONSULTANTS 0.72% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% ASSOCIATES 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.66% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.60% BUSINESS 1.71% MEDIA 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.60% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% GLOBAL 1.58% ENGINEERING 0.56% J 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.56% ASSOCIATES 1.48% J 0.50% MEDIA 1.48% HOUSE 0.50% IT 1.33% PLUMBING 0.45% TRANSPORT 1.30% BUILDING 0.45% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% ENERGY 0.42% BUILDING 1.24% PROJECT 0.42% M 1.21% GLOBAL 0.41% CAPITAL 1.20% TRAINING 0.41% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.38% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.69% SUSSEX 1.46% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.06% PROPERTY 2.64% CONSULTANCY 1.01% TRADING 2.05% DESIGN 0.88% LONDON 1.90% CONSTRUCTION 0.78% ENGINEERING 1.87% BUSINESS 0.77% CARE 1.80% CONSULTANTS 0.72% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% ASSOCIATES 0.71% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.68% CONSULTANTS 1.73% MEDIA 0.60% BUSINESS 1.71% CARE 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ENGINEERING 0.56% GLOBAL 1.59% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% MEDIA 1.49% ELECTRICAL 0.56% J 1.49% J 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HOUSE 0.50% IT 1.34% PLUMBING 0.45% TRANSPORT 1.30% BUILDING 0.45% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% PROJECT 0.42% BUILDING 1.24% GLOBAL 0.42% CAPITAL 1.21% ENERGY 0.41% M 1.21% TRAINING 0.39% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.37% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 1.54% MANAGEMENT 4.69% SUSSEX 1.51% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.06% PROPERTY 2.64% CONSULTANCY 1.00% TRADING 2.04% DESIGN 0.87% LONDON 1.90% CONSTRUCTION 0.78% ENGINEERING 1.87% BUSINESS 0.74% CARE 1.80% CONSULTANTS 0.72% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% ASSOCIATES 0.71% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.68% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.60% BUSINESS 1.71% PROPERTIES 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.60% MEDIA 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.59% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% GLOBAL 1.59% ENGINEERING 0.56% MEDIA 1.49% ELECTRICAL 0.56% J 1.48% J 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HOUSE 0.50% IT 1.34% BUILDING 0.45% TRANSPORT 1.30% PLUMBING 0.45% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% GLOBAL 0.42% BUILDING 1.24% ENERGY 0.41% CAPITAL 1.21% PROJECT 0.41% M 1.20% HEALTHCARE 0.39% 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 2,444 280,210 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 501 37,882 99999 - Dormant Company 499 47,084 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 397 56,411 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 325 27,750 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 233 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 191 18,491 62090 - Other information technology service activities 155 12,813 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 138 9,358 74990 - Non-trading company 117 14,135 86900 - Other human health activities 116 10,273 41100 - Development of building projects 114 9,855 62012 - Business and domestic software development 114 9,509 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 95 3,103 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 92 8,155 43210 - Electrical installation 92 5,885 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 91 5,949 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 88 9,284 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 82 6,559 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 5,130 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,181 254,725 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 519 39,157 99999 - Dormant Company 508 48,100 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 425 57,654 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 337 28,692 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 237 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 202 19,018 62090 - Other information technology service activities 156 13,149 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 145 9,673 41100 - Development of building projects 122 10,295 86900 - Other human health activities 120 10,681 62012 - Business and domestic software development 116 9,818 74990 - Non-trading company 116 14,336 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 97 3,278 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 95 8,495 43210 - Electrical installation 94 6,100 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 92 6,126 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 90 9,713 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 87 6,890 98000 - Residents property management 85 5,032 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,181 254,441 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 517 39,242 99999 - Dormant Company 502 47,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 422 57,543 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 340 28,770 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 236 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 202 18,956 62090 - Other information technology service activities 156 13,145 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 147 9,695 41100 - Development of building projects 125 10,399 86900 - Other human health activities 119 10,715 62012 - Business and domestic software development 118 9,838 74990 - Non-trading company 116 14,142 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 97 3,296 43210 - Electrical installation 95 6,124 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 94 8,503 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 92 9,832 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 92 6,118 98000 - Residents property management 87 5,073 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 86 6,917
Recent Companies
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