Louis Barnett is a 15 year old British entrepreneur making waves in the chocolate industry. He has a great story of turning negatives into positives and overcoming obstacles to achieving success.

When Louis was 11 years old he was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia. He dropped out of school and began making chocolates at home.

In four years he has turned his hobby into a business, hired his parents, and won lucrative contracts which have allowed him to move to his own factory.

“I’ve always been a very foody person and conscious of where my food comes from. I’ve been doing bits of baking and making cakes with my mum since I was about four or five and really it was just one of my passions.”

Louis’ first machine made 12 oz (340 gram) chocolates which he would create one at a time and sell to family and friends.

The business quickly took off and since August his company has supplied 36,000 boxes various delis and supermarkets. Louis has also recently been nominated for a young entrepreneur of the year award.

According to his mother, Mary Barnett: “Louis has been like this right from day one, he is a hard worker and is very enthusiastic about his product.”

Evan Carmichael