Health and ergonomics at your desk

Set up your desk so your screen is at eye level, take a short break every hour and see a GP or physiotherapist about any persistent pain.

Your eyes

Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Equipment

A separate keyboard and mouse, a supportive chair and a second screen are worthwhile business expenses.

Good to know

• Save copies of quotes, invoices and client emails for at least 6 years for HMRC.
• Keep business and personal finances in separate bank accounts; it makes tax returns much easier.
• The members' forum has an active business board where colleagues share experiences of agencies and clients.

Downloads

• Rates survey 2026 full report (PDF, 7 KB)
• Late payment letters (Word, 37 KB)

Page last reviewed 15 November 2025