TWO young entrepreneurs are out to make a big noise in business circles with a series of contract wins.

Nick Bell and Olly Henderson are behind Zero Plus UK, an audio-visual company that installs sound and television systems in homes, bars, hotels, offices and retail outlets.

The Tyneside company has completed its latest contract, installing a system at the £5m Fawdington BMW dealership, in Newcastle.

Mr Bell said: "We have been trialling a lot of new technology with four or five different groups across the North-East this year, which are now converting to lucrative contracts for the business."

Zero Plus UK has equipped homes owned by some of the region's famous sporting, entertainment and business people.

Since its creation in 2002, it has seen a growth area in leisure and commercial contracts and has installed its audio-visual systems at the Northern Rock headquarters and city centre venues including The Apartment and The Attic.

Published: 15/06/2004