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Wishaw, Lanarkshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any previous December.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company closures in Wishaw when compared to any quarter in history.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous November.
  • 2011 was a record year for net growth in Wishaw when compared to any year in history.

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 (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 104 companies were formed in Wishaw in 2011. This total is 33.3% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearWishawUK
    2011104452,870
    201078400,358
    200971362,675
    200868349,203
    200774457,649
    Record Year2011 (104)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 46 companies were formed in Wishaw. This figure is 53.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Wishaw occurred in 2011 when a total of 46 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WishawUK
    201146224,135
    201030196,609
    % change53.3%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (46)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 19 companies were registered in Wishaw during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WishawUK
    201119109,623
    20101995,117
    % change0.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2010 (19) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Wishaw when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011577
    New companies in 20101342
    % change-61.5%75.0%250.0%
    Record Year2010 (13)2006 (10)2011 (7)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 62 companies were dissolved in Wishaw in 2011. This total is 11.4% lower than in 2010 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearWishawUK
    201162314,523
    201070342,232
    200963533,773
    200827237,901
    200732220,295
    Record Year2010 (70)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 34 companies were dissolved in Wishaw. This figure is 12.8% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Wishaw occurred in 2009 when a total of 41 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WishawUK
    201134152,213
    201039164,601
    % change-12.8%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (41)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company closures in Wishaw when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 24 companies were dissolved in Wishaw during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 14.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WishawUK
    20112479,983
    20102176,896
    % change14.3%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (24) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous December.

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Wishaw when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011888
    Closed companies in 2010858
    % change0.0%60.0%0%
    Record Year2009 (12)2011 (8)2010 (8)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for net growth in Wishaw when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 42 companies were added to the company register for Wishaw in 2011. This number represents growth of 53.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 34 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Wishaw company register grew by 42 companies.

    YearWishawUK
    201142138,347
    2010858,126
    20098-171,098
    200841111,302
    200742237,354
    Record Year2011 (42)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Wishaw increased by 12 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WishawUK
    20111271,922
    2010-932,008
    Record Year2008 (25)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Wishaw during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was -5 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WishawUK
    2011-529,640
    2010-218,221
    Record Year 2004 (9) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011-3-1-1
    Net growth in 20105-1-6
    Record Year2010 (5)2007 (5)2005 (3)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Wishaw formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Wishaw was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearWishaw
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1961 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Wishaw formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Wishaw
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1969 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Wishaw formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Wishaw
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1978 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-66.6%50.0%209.5%
    Record Year1971 (0.1%)1979 (0.1%)1969 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 41.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    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 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 40.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 39.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Wishaw was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Wishaw in 2011 was 28.4%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Wishaw was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    26.3% of all director appointments in Wishaw in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Wishaw was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Wishaw in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    SUN1.95%CONSULTING5.07%
    SHACK1.95%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    CONSULTANCY1.95%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    CONSULTANTS1.46%PROPERTY2.37%
    W1.46%TRADING2.07%
    CALEDONIAN0.98%DESIGN1.92%
    GROUP0.98%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    GLASGOW0.98%ENGINEERING1.78%
    CONSULTING0.98%BUSINESS1.78%
    AUTO0.98%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    X0.98%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    DIRECT0.98%MEDIA1.71%
    WISHAW0.98%LONDON1.63%
    (SCOTLAND)0.98%J1.51%
    LOGISTICS0.98%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    LAPTOP0.98%GLOBAL1.46%
    SCOTLAND0.98%IT1.41%
    DESIGN0.98%CARE1.39%
    RESELLER0.98%PROPERTIES1.29%
    LANARKSHIRE0.98%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    R0.98%M1.27%
    PRINT,0.49%BUILDING1.26%
    GROCERS0.49%ENERGY1.25%
    NORTHMUIR0.49%S1.20%
    SIGN0.49%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied45205,525
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified411,768
    9999 - Dormant Company420,199
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified432,483
    7487 - Other business activities457,052
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering35,558
    9305 - Other service activities39,492
    46690 - Wholesale of other machinery and equipment2256
    7020 - Letting of own property21,606
    4534 - Other building installation22,091
    93130 - Fitness facilities2453
    33190 - Repair of other equipment2585
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings22,598
    43320 - Joinery installation21,158
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified28,671
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified21,594
    6023 - Other passenger land transport2357
    5248 - Other retail specialised stores21,968
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands22,264
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities212,072

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC412409 WALKER INSTRUMENTATION LIMITED 01 Dec 2011
    SC412420 LANARKSHIRE DIRECT LTD 01 Dec 2011
    SC412794 DALEY FITNESS 08 Dec 2011
    SC412912 SUN SHACK ALLOA LIMITED 09 Dec 2011
    SC413280 GOOD LUCK 205 LTD 15 Dec 2011
    SC413521 DANIEL ROSIE CARLO LTD 20 Dec 2011
    SC413792 ALLISON'S DESIGN ENGINEERING LIMITED 29 Dec 2011

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