Scottish training and development business secures contracts with Specsavers and the NHS

A Scottish training and development business has secured two contracts with Specsavers and the NHS after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.  

Posted 2 February 2026

About the business

After over 30 years in the NHS working with people at their most challenged, Michael Griffiths, a qualified mental health nurse and psychological therapist, saw the same pattern of great talent trapped by outdated habits, low resilience and misaligned behaviours. He founded Bonmotus in 2022 to turn that around, determined to equip organisations and individuals to act with purpose, adapt under pressure and deliver lasting performance. 

Working with Business Gateway over the last few years has been so beneficial to help get my idea for Bonmotus off the ground. I’m really grateful for the support they’ve provided and wouldn’t be where I am today without it.

Michael Grifiths, Founder, Bonmotus

Michael has worked with Business Gateway over the last few years, receiving one-to-one support from a dedicated business adviser, as well as advice on his business plan and marketing opportunities.  

Through Business Gateway outreach support, which was funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Michael was signposted to EH support from Gavin Howie, which helped to gain clarity and understanding around financial planning, pricing strategy and financial support software.  

Michael also made use of Business Gateway’s range of webinars, including writing a business plan, digital marketing strategy and using social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn for business.  

Michael Grifiths, founder, Bonmotus, said: “At Bonmotus, we focus on the psychological and behaviour foundations that underpin every business result – how people think, act and respond in real time. When individuals and teams learn to focus, adapt and align their actions with what truly matters, performance becomes consistent and sustainable.  

“Working with Business Gateway over the last few years has been so beneficial to help get my idea for Bonmotus off the ground. I’m really grateful for the support they’ve provided and wouldn’t be where I am today without it.” 

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